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Components, Plant Systems, and Design Engineering

Development of Modern Electronic Control Systems for Power Distribution

Brian D. Gaffney

IJPGC 2002; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26004

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View Articletitled, Development of Modern Electronic Control Systems for Power Distribution

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Topics: Control systems , Generators , Power stations , Accounting , Distributed power generation , Energy generation , Energy industry , Instrumentation , Monitoring systems , Power systems (Machinery)

Improving Natural Draft Cooling Tower Performance With Heat Injection

Eugene Grindle, John Cooper, Roger Lawson

IJPGC 2002; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26028

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View Articletitled, Improving Natural Draft Cooling Tower Performance With Heat Injection

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Topics: Cooling towers , Heat , Cycles , Vapors , Air flow , Computers , Density , Steam , Water temperature , Boilers

An Assessment of Margin in Design Steam Hammer Forces for Combined Cycle Power Plants

D. Zheng, A. T. Vieira, J. M. Jarvis

IJPGC 2002; 15-22https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26045

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View Articletitled, An Assessment of Margin in Design Steam Hammer Forces for Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Design , Steam hammers , Pipes , Valves , Steam , Flow (Dynamics) , Piping systems , Stress , Combined cycles

Water Recovery Systems for Steam-Injected Gas Turbines: Size Optimization and Life Cycle Savings

Gabriel Blanco, Lawrence L. Ambs

IJPGC 2002; 23-30https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26049

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View Articletitled, Water Recovery Systems for Steam-Injected Gas Turbines: Size Optimization and Life Cycle Savings

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Topics: Cycles , Gas turbines , Optimization , Steam , Water reuse

Centrifugal Compressors as a Viable Method for Fuel Gas Boosting

Omar M. Kabir, Keith Stewart

IJPGC 2002; 31-34https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26053

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View Articletitled, Centrifugal Compressors as a Viable Method for Fuel Gas Boosting

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Topics: Compressors , Gaseous fuels , Gas turbines

Feasibility of Combustion Turbine Inlet Air-Cooling in the Arabian Gulf Region

Montaser M. Zamzam, Abdalla M. Al-Amiri

IJPGC 2002; 35-42https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26057

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View Articletitled, Feasibility of Combustion Turbine Inlet Air-Cooling in the Arabian Gulf Region

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Topics: Combustion , Cooling , Turbines , Temperature , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Stress

Advanced Steam Turbine Bypass Valve Design for Flexible Power Plants

Andreas Logar, Thomas Depolt, Edwin Gobrecht

IJPGC 2002; 43-49https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26071

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advanced Steam Turbine Bypass Valve Design for Flexible Power Plants

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Topics: Design , Power stations , Steam turbines , Valves , Condensers (steam plant) , Steam , Coating processes , Coatings , Combined cycle power stations , Temperature

Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints: Maximum Tensile Stress and Contact Pressure Due to Thermal Loading and Temperature Cycling

Mahdi A. Allam, Andre Bazergui, Luc Marchand, Michel Derenne

IJPGC 2002; 51-62https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26082

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View Articletitled, Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints: Maximum Tensile Stress and Contact Pressure Due to Thermal Loading and Temperature Cycling

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Pressure , Temperature , Tension

Parametric Studies of Power Plant Performance Monitoring

Vijiapurapu Sowjanya, Robert Craven, Sastry Munukutla

IJPGC 2002; 63-70https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26083

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View Articletitled, Parametric Studies of Power Plant Performance Monitoring

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Topics: Power stations , Coal , Boilers , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Monitoring systems , Robustness , Testing performance

Tribomechanical Properties of Self Lubricated Oxide Ceramic Hard Coatings

Maksim Kireitseu, Sergey Yerakhavets, M. Istomin

IJPGC 2002; 71-75https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26089

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View Articletitled, Tribomechanical Properties of Self Lubricated Oxide Ceramic Hard Coatings

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Topics: Coatings , Oxide ceramics , Lubrication , Bronze , Stress , Adhesion , Aluminum , Ceramic coatings , Flames , Friction

Fatigue of Aluminum-Alumina-Chrome Carbide Composite Coating

Maksim Kireitseu, L. Yerakhavets, Ion Nemerenco

IJPGC 2002; 77-80https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26090

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View Articletitled, Fatigue of Aluminum-Alumina-Chrome Carbide Composite Coating

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Topics: Aluminum , Coatings , Composite materials , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Ceramics , Deformation , Design , Failure , Fatigue cracks

Mechanical Properties of Alumina Composite Hardened by Ultra Dispersed Diamonds

Maksim Kireitseu, L. Yerakhavets, Ion Nemerenco

IJPGC 2002; 81-84https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26091

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties of Alumina Composite Hardened by Ultra Dispersed Diamonds

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Topics: Composite materials , Diamonds , Mechanical properties , Coatings , Stress , Density , Impulse (Physics) , Microhardness , Porosity , Pressing

Weak-Link Analysis of Motor-Operated Butterfly Valve

Donghae Kim

IJPGC 2002; 85-89https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26095

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View Articletitled, Weak-Link Analysis of Motor-Operated Butterfly Valve

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Topics: Engines , Motors , Valves , Stress , Torque , Bending (Stress) , Design , Earthquakes , Manufacturing , Shear (Mechanics)

Exergy Analysis of Carryover Leakage Irreversibilities of a Power Plant Regenerative Air Heater

Rahim K. Jassim, Badr A. Habeebullah, Abdulraof S. Habeebullah

IJPGC 2002; 91-99https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26102

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View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis of Carryover Leakage Irreversibilities of a Power Plant Regenerative Air Heater

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Topics: Exergy , Exergy analysis , Leakage , Power stations

Experimental Study on a Packed Bed Humidifier in an Evaporative Gas Turbine

Farnosh Dalili, Mats Westermark

IJPGC 2002; 101-109https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26106

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on a Packed Bed Humidifier in an Evaporative Gas Turbine

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Topics: Gas turbines , Humidifiers , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Temperature , Compressed air , Exhaust systems , Heat , Mass transfer , Phase transition temperature

Design and Construction of a Gas Turbine Engine to Test Validity of Hybrid Combustion Systems for Use in High Altitude Aircraft Propulsion

Michael J. Fuchs, Nader D. Ebrahimi

IJPGC 2002; 111-118https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26107

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View Articletitled, Design and Construction of a Gas Turbine Engine to Test Validity of Hybrid Combustion Systems for Use in High Altitude Aircraft Propulsion

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Topics: Aircraft propulsion , Combustion systems , Construction , Design , Gas turbines

Calculation Cross-Reference Database

Gregory C. Wilson, Keith D. Wooten

IJPGC 2002; 119-127https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26120

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View Articletitled, Calculation Cross-Reference Database

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Topics: Construction , Databases , Design , Engineering drawings , Engineers , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Power stations , Regulations

Thin-Wall Titanium Condenser Tubing: The Next Plateau

Dennis J. Schumerth

IJPGC 2002; 129-137https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26121

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View Articletitled, Thin-Wall Titanium Condenser Tubing: The Next Plateau

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Thin wall structures , Titanium , Tubing , Corrosion , Alloys , Design , Diluents , Education , Erosion

The Cleaning of Air Cooled Condensers to Improve Performance

Richard E. Putman, Dirk Jaresch

IJPGC 2002; 139-146https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26123

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View Articletitled, The Cleaning of Air Cooled Condensers to Improve Performance

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant)

A Consideration on Energy Transfer Mechanism Caused Between Impeller Blade and a Fluid Particle in Centrifugal Pump

Takaharu Tanaka

IJPGC 2002; 147-155https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26125

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View Articletitled, A Consideration on Energy Transfer Mechanism Caused Between Impeller Blade and a Fluid Particle in Centrifugal Pump

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Topics: Blades , Centrifugal pumps , Energy transformation , Fluids , Impellers , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Centrifugal force , Centripetal force , Rotation

Evaluation of Pump Performance in Complex Systems by Dynamic Modeling

Paul Biba

IJPGC 2002; 157-161https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26139

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Pump Performance in Complex Systems by Dynamic Modeling

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Topics: Complex systems , Dynamic modeling , Pumps , Accidents , Dynamic models , In-service testing

Prompt Leak Detection for High Pressure Feedwater Heaters

Steven A. Kidwell

IJPGC 2002; 163-166https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26140

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View Articletitled, Prompt Leak Detection for High Pressure Feedwater Heaters

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Topics: Feedwater , High pressure (Physics) , Leakage , Damage , Emergencies , Flow (Dynamics) , Electromagnetic induction , Power stations , Stress , Turbines

Wolf Creek Feedwater Heater Repair

Bruce W. Schafer, Stan Wahlmeier

IJPGC 2002; 167-177https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26150

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View Articletitled, Wolf Creek Feedwater Heater Repair

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Topics: Feedwater , Maintenance , Wear , Damage , Design , Eddy current testing , Failure , Leakage , Nuclear power stations , String

Reducing Dissolved Oxygen Under Conditions of High Air Ingress

Joseph W. Harpster

IJPGC 2002; 179-188https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26192

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View Articletitled, Reducing Dissolved Oxygen Under Conditions of High Air Ingress

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Topics: Oxygen , Condensers (steam plant) , Leakage , Condensed matter , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pressure , Steam , Stress , Turbines

Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability

Rational Allocation of Heat-Electricity Cost Allocation in Cogeneration

Chunxi Li, Xuemin Ye

IJPGC 2002; 189-194https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26006

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View Articletitled, Rational Allocation of Heat-Electricity Cost Allocation in Cogeneration

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Heat , Exergy , Heating

Squirter™ DTI’s Make SCR/HRSG Bolting Easy

Wayne Wallace, Peter J. Carrato

IJPGC 2002; 195-203https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26018

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View Articletitled, Squirter™ DTI’s Make SCR/HRSG Bolting Easy

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Topics: Heat recovery steam generators , Inspection , Manufacturing , Ocean engineering , Steelwork , Tension

Creating a Successful Corporate Maintenance Council

S. Bradley Peterson

IJPGC 2002; 205-212https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26024

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View Articletitled, Creating a Successful Corporate Maintenance Council

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Topics: Maintenance , Concretes

Performance Improvements at the Boardman Coal Plant as a Result of Testing and Input/Loss Monitoring

David A. T. Rodgers, Fred D. Lang

IJPGC 2002; 213-224https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26026

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View Articletitled, Performance Improvements at the Boardman Coal Plant as a Result of Testing and Input/Loss Monitoring

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Topics: Coal , Testing , Heat , Chemistry , Fuels , Heating , Composite materials , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage , Rivers

MSR Upgrade at Duane Arnold Uses Modularization to Cut Radiation Exposure and Erection Time

Eric S. Sorenson, Abraham L. Yarden, Chester S. Sullivan, Clement W. Tam

IJPGC 2002; 225-228https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26033

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View Articletitled, MSR Upgrade at Duane Arnold Uses Modularization to Cut Radiation Exposure and Erection Time

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Topics: Molten salt reactors , Radiation (Physics) , Turbines , Valves , Boiling water reactors , Design , Life extension , Optimization , Separation (Technology) , Shells

Assessment of Plant Maintenance Program Cost-Effectiveness Using ProCost©

David H. Worledge, Stephen M. Hess

IJPGC 2002; 229-236https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26037

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Plant Maintenance Program Cost-Effectiveness Using ProCost©

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Topics: Approximation , Engineering instruments , Maintainability , Maintenance , Plant maintenance , Reliability

Distributed Plant Data for Improved Predictive Maintenance

John B. Kalanik, Walter Walejeski

IJPGC 2002; 237-245https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26038

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View Articletitled, Distributed Plant Data for Improved Predictive Maintenance

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Topics: Maintenance , Decision making , Energy industry , Generators , Lumber , Microscopes , Power stations , Public utilities

Analysis of Effects on Wet Compression on Surge Margin of a Small Gas Turbine

Yunhui Wang, Guoxue Wang, Shuying Li, Yufen Sun

IJPGC 2002; 247-252https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26042

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Effects on Wet Compression on Surge Margin of a Small Gas Turbine

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Topics: Compression , Gas turbines , Surges , Flow (Dynamics) , Compressors , Energy transformation , Engineering simulation , Pressure , Simulation , Simulation results

Wall Thinning Analyses for Secondary Side Piping of Korean NPPS Using CHECWORKS Code

K. M. Hwang, T. E. Jin, S. H. Lee, S. C. Jeon

IJPGC 2002; 253-258https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26054

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View Articletitled, Wall Thinning Analyses for Secondary Side Piping of Korean NPPS Using CHECWORKS Code

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Failure , Wear , Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Inspection , Leakage , Rupture

Accurate Measurement of Water in Feedwater Heaters

Boyce Carsella, Jr.

IJPGC 2002; 259-264https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26055

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View Articletitled, Accurate Measurement of Water in Feedwater Heaters

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Topics: Density , Feedwater , Radar , Water , Waves

Challenges and Solutions to Workforce Qualification at Power Generation Facilities

Russ Garrity

IJPGC 2002; 265-272https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26060

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View Articletitled, Challenges and Solutions to Workforce Qualification at Power Generation Facilities

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Topics: Energy generation , Chemistry , Fuels , Maintenance , Plant design , Power stations , Statistics

Experience With the Non-Contacting Blade Vibration Measurement Method Using Two Sensors in a Low Pressure Model Steam Turbine

Zechun Hu, Gerhard Eyb, David Regnery

IJPGC 2002; 273-281https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26070

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View Articletitled, Experience With the Non-Contacting Blade Vibration Measurement Method Using Two Sensors in a Low Pressure Model Steam Turbine

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Topics: Blades , Pressure , Sensors , Steam turbines , Vibration , Vibration measurement

A Study of Integrity Changes in Structures During Exploitation

Slavko Sebastijanovic, Milan Opalic, Nebojsa Sebastijanovic

IJPGC 2002; 283-288https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26072

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View Articletitled, A Study of Integrity Changes in Structures During Exploitation

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Service life (Equipment)

Improving Power Plant Availability Through Advanced Engine Diagnostic Techniques

Suresh Sampath, Stephen Ogaji, Riti Singh

IJPGC 2002; 289-298https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26080

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View Articletitled, Improving Power Plant Availability Through Advanced Engine Diagnostic Techniques

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Topics: Engines , Power stations , Simulation , Artificial neural networks , Gas turbines , Artificial intelligence , Combined cycles , Genetic algorithms , Industrial gases , Life cycle costing

Case Study: Solving Vibration Problems in High Speed Boiler Feedwater Pumps Using Experimental and Analytical Techniques

William C. Livoti, James Steiger

IJPGC 2002; 299-305https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26085

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View Articletitled, Case Study: Solving Vibration Problems in High Speed Boiler Feedwater Pumps Using Experimental and Analytical Techniques

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Topics: Feedwater , Pumps , Vibration , Bearings , Design , Rotors , Boilers , Computers , Horsepower , Modal analysis

Cost Optimization for Steam Turbine Control Upgrades

Gerhard J. Weiss, Jerry A. Kopczynski

IJPGC 2002; 307-312https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26094

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View Articletitled, Cost Optimization for Steam Turbine Control Upgrades

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Topics: Optimization , Steam turbines , Control systems , Turbines , Power stations , Design , Energy generation , Programmable controllers , Reliability , Safety

Fuel Consumption Index for Proper Monitoring of Power Plants: Revisited

Fred D. Lang

IJPGC 2002; 313-324https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26097

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View Articletitled, Fuel Consumption Index for Proper Monitoring of Power Plants: Revisited

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Topics: Fuel consumption , Power stations , Fuels , Heat , Combustion , Cycles , Electric power generation , Energy dissipation , Engineers , Feedback

Applying New and Improved Technology to an Existing Generator-Drive Steam Turbine

Mike Mindock, Jerry DiOrio, Sam Golinkin

IJPGC 2002; 325-330https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26099

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View Articletitled, Applying New and Improved Technology to an Existing Generator-Drive Steam Turbine

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Topics: Generators , Steam turbines , Design , Pressure , Steam , Blades , Construction , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Economics

Case History: Automation of an Existing Cogeneration Facility — Metamorphosis of an Existing Central Utility Plant Facility

Ole E. Haaland, Michael Conway

IJPGC 2002; 331-338https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26100

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View Articletitled, Case History: Automation of an Existing Cogeneration Facility — Metamorphosis of an Existing Central Utility Plant Facility

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Absorption , Boilers , Cooling towers , Design , Ducts , Firing , Fuels , Gas turbines , Generators

Power Plant Life/Risk Assessment Techniques

M. A. Clark, R. Browne, M. Flaman, E. M. LeHockey, I. Thompson

IJPGC 2002; 339-363https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26101

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View Articletitled, Power Plant Life/Risk Assessment Techniques

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Topics: Power stations , Risk assessment , Creep , Damage , Risk , Welded joints , Coal , Computer software , Design , Electrical discharge machining

A Method for Evaluating Market Value of Turbine Gaspath Component Alternatives

Fred T. Willett

IJPGC 2002; 365-372https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26118

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View Articletitled, A Method for Evaluating Market Value of Turbine Gaspath Component Alternatives

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Topics: Combined cycles , Cooling , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas turbines , Maintenance , Natural gas , Parity (Physics) , Power plant operators

A Synthetical Numerical Model for Evaluating the Reliability of Turbine Blade

Yonghui Xie, Di Zhang

IJPGC 2002; 373-379https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26149

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View Articletitled, A Synthetical Numerical Model for Evaluating the Reliability of Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Computer simulation , Fatigue life , Reliability , Stress , Turbine blades

Probabilistic Analysis of Turbine Disc SCC Incubation and Propagation

Tony C. T. Lam, Robert Dewey

IJPGC 2002; 381-387https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26156

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Analysis of Turbine Disc SCC Incubation and Propagation

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Topics: Disks , Turbines , Rotors , Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking

Predictive Maintenance of Cogeneration Engines Through the Analysis of the Circulating Fluids

J. R. Gonza´lez, J. Velayos, M. Comamala

IJPGC 2002; 389-396https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26179

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View Articletitled, Predictive Maintenance of Cogeneration Engines Through the Analysis of the Circulating Fluids

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Engines , Fluids , Maintenance

Shared BMS Logic Systems in Boiler Applications: A Hypothetical Study

Glenn A. Raney

IJPGC 2002; 397-402https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26180

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View Articletitled, Shared BMS Logic Systems in Boiler Applications: A Hypothetical Study

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Topics: Boilers , Combustion systems , Failure , Fire , Hazards , Reliability , Scram

Initial Operating Experiences and Overall Enhancements at the Chilean Coke Fired Petropower Cogeneration Facility

Bruce C. Studley, Victor Fuentes

IJPGC 2002; 403-411https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26182

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View Articletitled, Initial Operating Experiences and Overall Enhancements at the Chilean Coke Fired Petropower Cogeneration Facility

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Topics: Coke , Combined heat and power , Fuels , High pressure (Physics) , Steam , Sulfur , Air pollution control , Boilers , Cogeneration plants , Combustion

Thermographic Quality Assurance of Turbine Engine Components

Bharat B. Chaudhry, Hank Holmes, Sr., Steven M. Shepard, Tasdiq Ahmed

IJPGC 2002; 413-415https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26193

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View Articletitled, Thermographic Quality Assurance of Turbine Engine Components

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines , Quality control , Inspection , Alloys , Calibration , Computer software , Excitation , Imaging , Manufacturing

Beyond RAM: What’s It Worth? When Do We Do It?

Michael E. G. Schmidt

IJPGC 2002; 417-423https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26202

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View Articletitled, Beyond RAM: What’s It Worth? When Do We Do It?

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Topics: Plant maintenance , Power stations , Risk , Stress

Combined Cycles, Combustion Turbines, Steam Turbines and Generators

Peterhead Power Station: Parallel Repowering Innovative Steam Turbine Enhancement

Thomas Depolt, Edwin Gobrecht, Gu¨nter Musch

IJPGC 2002; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26016

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View Articletitled, Peterhead Power Station: Parallel Repowering Innovative Steam Turbine Enhancement

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Topics: Power stations , Steam turbines , Cylinders , Cycles , Steam , Valves , Boilers , Combined cycles , Condensers (steam plant) , Design

Study and Design of Heat Recovery Steam Generators

S. Vedanth

IJPGC 2002; 433-440https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26017

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View Articletitled, Study and Design of Heat Recovery Steam Generators

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Topics: Design , Heat recovery steam generators , Flow (Dynamics) , Cogeneration plants , Industrial plants , Power stations , Steam , Energy / power systems , Erosion , Fluids

Hybrid Dual-Fuel Combined Cycles: General Performance Analysis

Miroslav P. Petrov, Andrew R. Martin, Laszlo Hunyadi

IJPGC 2002; 441-448https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26043

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Dual-Fuel Combined Cycles: General Performance Analysis

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Topics: Combined cycles , Fuels , Cycles , Natural gas , Electrical efficiency , Biomass , Coal , Power stations , Boilers , Construction

Gas Turbine Exhaust Energy Margin in a Combined Cycle Power Plant

Paul B. Johnston

IJPGC 2002; 449-456https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26048

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View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Exhaust Energy Margin in a Combined Cycle Power Plant

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Risk , Combined heat and power , Construction , Risk mitigation , Testing

Integrated Diagnostic System for the Equipment of Power Plants: Part I — Formulation and Algorithms

J. Kubiak, A. Garci´a-Gutie´rrez, G. Urquiza, G. Gonza´lez

IJPGC 2002; 457-466https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26051

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View Articletitled, Integrated Diagnostic System for the Equipment of Power Plants: Part I — Formulation and Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Power stations , Expert systems , Compressors , Bearings , Pumps , Rotors , Vibration , Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant)

Integrated Diagnostic System for the Equipment of Power Plants: Part II — The Expert System

J. Kubiak S., G. Urquiza B., A. Garci´a-Gutierrez

IJPGC 2002; 467-473https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26052

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View Articletitled, Integrated Diagnostic System for the Equipment of Power Plants: Part II — The Expert System

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Topics: Expert systems , Power stations , Algorithms , Compressors , Gas turbines , Heat , Monitoring systems , Steam turbines , Turbines , Vibration analysis

Fulfilling the Need for Turbine Retrofits Which Match Demand on “Date and Duration” of Outage

Alan Hesketh, John McCoach

IJPGC 2002; 475-483https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26058

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View Articletitled, Fulfilling the Need for Turbine Retrofits Which Match Demand on “Date and Duration” of Outage

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Topics: Turbines , Cylinders , Design , Emissions , Machinery , Maintenance , Reliability , Rotors , Steam turbines , Testing

Repowering and Retrofitting

Andreas Pickard

IJPGC 2002; 485-493https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26059

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View Articletitled, Repowering and Retrofitting

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Topics: Combined cycles , Cycles , Design , Economics , Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators , Heating , Optimization , Power stations , Regulations

Corrosion Fatigue Life Evaluation Method for the Bladed Disk Attachments of Low-Pressure Steam Turbine

Kunio Asai, Eiji Saito, Kiyoshi Namura, Shigeo Sakurai, Kenichiro Nomura

IJPGC 2002; 495-501https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26073

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View Articletitled, Corrosion Fatigue Life Evaluation Method for the Bladed Disk Attachments of Low-Pressure Steam Turbine

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Topics: Corrosion , Disks , Evaluation methods , Fatigue life , Pressure , Steam turbines , Blades , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Uncertainty

Performance Monitoring Systems for Power Plants: General Features and Application Models

M. Gambini, M. Vellini

IJPGC 2002; 503-512https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26074

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View Articletitled, Performance Monitoring Systems for Power Plants: General Features and Application Models

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Topics: Monitoring systems , Power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat recovery steam generators

Troubleshooting Turbine Steam Path Damage

Thomas McCloskey

IJPGC 2002; 513-528https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26108

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View Articletitled, Troubleshooting Turbine Steam Path Damage

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Topics: Damage , Steam , Turbines , Blades , Steam turbines , Disks , Electric power generation , Erosion , Failure , Failure mechanisms

Thermodynamic Performance of Complex Gas Turbine Cycles

Sanjay, Onkar Singh, B. N. Prasad

IJPGC 2002; 529-535https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26109

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Performance of Complex Gas Turbine Cycles

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Topics: Cycles , Gas turbines , Cooling , Temperature , Blades , Turbines , Coating processes , Coatings , Compression , Convection

40 Years of Combined Cycle Power Plants

Lothar Balling, Heinz Termuehlen, Ray Baumgartner

IJPGC 2002; 537-548https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26111

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View Articletitled, 40 Years of Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Gas turbines , Energy generation , Heat recovery steam generators

Steam System Design Considerations for Three Pressure Reheat Cycles With Cascade Bypass System

Brandon Greer, Kurt Schnaithmann, Stefan Klatt

IJPGC 2002; 555-562https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26116

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View Articletitled, Steam System Design Considerations for Three Pressure Reheat Cycles With Cascade Bypass System

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Cycles , Design , Pressure , Steam , Turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat recovery steam generators

An Application of LES for Gas Turbine Combustor

Mitsuru Yaga, Kazutaka Suzuki, Hajime Endo, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Hideyuki Aoki, Takatoshi Miura

IJPGC 2002; 563-570https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26119

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Application of LES for Gas Turbine Combustor

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Energy dissipation , Gas turbines , Large eddy simulation , Sprays , Turbulence , Simulation , Carbon dioxide

Combating of the Solid Particle Erosion in a Steam Turbines

Z. Mazur, G. Urquiza, R. Campos

IJPGC 2002; 571-578https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26147

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combating of the Solid Particle Erosion in a Steam Turbines

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Topics: Erosion , Particulate matter , Steam turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Steam , Valves , Wheels , Blades , Particle flow

Numerical Optimization of Stator Blade Sweep and Lean in an LP Turbine Stage

Piotr Lampart

IJPGC 2002; 579-592https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26161

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Optimization of Stator Blade Sweep and Lean in an LP Turbine Stage

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Topics: Blades , Optimization , Stators , Turbines , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam turbines , Computation , Design , Rotors

Several Case Histories of Generator Rotor Fan Failures and Methods of Repair

William G. Moore

IJPGC 2002; 593-597https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26163

Abstract

View Articletitled, Several Case Histories of Generator Rotor Fan Failures and Methods of Repair

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Topics: Failure , Generators , Maintenance , Rotors

Application of the Manometric Engine to Increase Power Plant Efficiency

Alan E. Belcher

IJPGC 2002; 599-606https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26164

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of the Manometric Engine to Increase Power Plant Efficiency

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Topics: Engines , Power stations , Heat , Waste heat , Combined heat and power , Compressed air , Condensers (steam plant) , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions

Repowering Considerations for Converting Existing Power Plants to Combined Cycle Power Plants

Anup Singh, Don Kopecky

IJPGC 2002; 607-613https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26169

Abstract

View Articletitled, Repowering Considerations for Converting Existing Power Plants to Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Coal , Heat recovery steam generators , Steam turbines , Construction , Demolition , Heat , Reliability , Shapes

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station: Unit 3 Turbine Generator Repair Following the Loss of Lubrication Oil Incident

Stuart Leech, Russell Chetwynd, Fred Simma

IJPGC 2002; 615-626https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26188

Abstract

View Articletitled, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station: Unit 3 Turbine Generator Repair Following the Loss of Lubrication Oil Incident

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Topics: Lubrication , Maintenance , Power stations , Turbogenerators , Damage , Rotors , Circuit breakers , Design , Turbines , Bearings

Fogging for Evaporative Cooling Effects on Siemens V94.2 Gas Turbine Performance

S. Brusca, R. Lanzafame

IJPGC 2002; 627-634https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26189

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fogging for Evaporative Cooling Effects on Siemens V94.2 Gas Turbine Performance

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Topics: Evaporative cooling , Gas turbines , Temperature , Compressors , Engines , Humidifiers , Compression , Energy generation , Engineering simulation , Inlet guide vanes

Fuels, Combustion, and Emission Issues

Kinetic Study of Waste Wood and Its Carbonization

Hoque Md. Mozammel, Masahiro Ota

IJPGC 2002; 635-641https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26030

Abstract

View Articletitled, Kinetic Study of Waste Wood and Its Carbonization

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Topics: Wood products , Electron spectroscopy , Electrical conductivity , Fuels , Heating , Ignition , Thermal analysis , X-ray diffraction

Heat Flux Evaluation in a Test Furnace Equipped With High Temperature Air Combustion (HTAC) Technique

Simon Lille, Wlodzimierz Blasiak, Magnus Mo¨rtberg, Tomasz Dobski, Weihong Yang

IJPGC 2002; 643-649https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26031

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heat Flux Evaluation in a Test Furnace Equipped With High Temperature Air Combustion (HTAC) Technique

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Topics: Combustion , Furnaces , Heat flux , High temperature , Cycles , Radiation (Physics) , Computer simulation , Fuels , Heat , Aluminum

Statistical Determination of Natural Gas Superheat Requirements

Colin Wilkes

IJPGC 2002; 651-658https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26036

Abstract

View Articletitled, Statistical Determination of Natural Gas Superheat Requirements

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Topics: Joules , Natural gas

A Numerical Investigation of Turbulent Non-Premixed Nozzle-Mixed Industrial Burner

Per Stralin, Achintya Mukhopadhyay, Ishwar K. Puri

IJPGC 2002; 659-666https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26039

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Numerical Investigation of Turbulent Non-Premixed Nozzle-Mixed Industrial Burner

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Topics: Nozzles , Turbulence , Fuels , Flames , Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Separation (Technology) , Air jets , Annulus

Modelling and Simulation for Extra Heavy Oil Gasification on Entrained Flow Gasifier

Hiroaki Watanabe, Maromu Otaka, Saburo Hara, Masami Ashizawa, Kazuhiro Kidoguchi, Jun Inumaru

IJPGC 2002; 667-674https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26062

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modelling and Simulation for Extra Heavy Oil Gasification on Entrained Flow Gasifier

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel gasification , Modeling , Simulation , Computer simulation , Design , Carbon , Coke , Drops , Explosions

Numerical Investigation on Premixed Combustion Using a Fiber Mat Burner With a Boiler

T. Golder, O. Kawaguchi

IJPGC 2002; 675-681https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26066

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation on Premixed Combustion Using a Fiber Mat Burner With a Boiler

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Topics: Boilers , Combustion , Fibers , Flames , Porous materials , Radiation (Physics) , Convection , Electromagnetic scattering , Heat conduction , Heat transfer

Effect of H₂ Addition on Soot Formation in Fuel-Rich CH₄/Air Turbulent Diffusion Flames

Takeshi Ochi, Norio Arai, Tomohiko Furuhata, Naoki Kishi

IJPGC 2002; 683-688https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26067

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of H2 Addition on Soot Formation in Fuel-Rich CH4/Air Turbulent Diffusion Flames

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Topics: Flames , Fuels , Methane , Soot , Turbulent diffusion , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Diffusion flames , Exhaust systems , Sensors

Reaction Characteristics of Wastepaper Gasification With CO₂ Catalyzed by Molten Carbonate Salts

Hiroyuki Iwaki, Gong Jin, Tomohiko Furuhata, Norio Arai

IJPGC 2002; 689-694https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26076

Abstract

View Articletitled, Reaction Characteristics of Wastepaper Gasification With CO2 Catalyzed by Molten Carbonate Salts

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fuel gasification , Carbon , Steam , Catalysts , Lithium , Hydrogen , Potassium , Sodium , Temperature

Use of CFD Modeling for Design of NOx Reduction Systems in Utility Boilers

Bradley Adams, Marc Cremer, James Valentine, Venkata Bhamidipati, David O’Connor, J. J. Letcavits, Scott Vierstra

IJPGC 2002; 695-702https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26081

Abstract

View Articletitled, Use of CFD Modeling for Design of NOx Reduction Systems in Utility Boilers

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Topics: Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Furnaces , Emissions , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Combustion

Implementation of SCR Systems for Three Boilers at the TVA Paradise Fossil Site

Donald Schreyer, Arnold Manaker, Scot Pritchard

IJPGC 2002; 703-708https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26084

Abstract

View Articletitled, Implementation of SCR Systems for Three Boilers at the TVA Paradise Fossil Site

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Topics: Boilers , Nitrogen oxides , Catalysts , Dampers , Design , Emissions , Coal , Construction , Demolition , Ducts

Parametric Study to Optimize Air/Fuel Mixing for Lean, Premix Combustion Systems

Ibrahim Yimer, Ian Campbell

IJPGC 2002; 709-715https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26086

Abstract

View Articletitled, Parametric Study to Optimize Air/Fuel Mixing for Lean, Premix Combustion Systems

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Topics: Combustion systems , Fuels , Combustion chambers , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Computer software

Development of Surface-Stabilized Fuel Injectors With Sub-Three PPM NO_x Emissions

Christopher K. Weakley, Steven J. Greenberg, Robert M. Kendall, Neil K. McDougald, Leonel O. Arellano

IJPGC 2002; 717-724https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26088

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Surface-Stabilized Fuel Injectors With Sub-Three PPM NOx Emissions

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Topics: Emissions , Fuel injectors , Nitrogen oxides , Ejectors , Engines , Solar energy , Temperature , Flames , Turbines , Combustion chambers

Achieving Uniform Combustion Using Burner Line Orifices to Balance Coal Flow Distribution

F. P. Haumesser, R. E. Thompson, T. A. Davey, J. N. Kuipers

IJPGC 2002; 725-733https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26093

Abstract

View Articletitled, Achieving Uniform Combustion Using Burner Line Orifices to Balance Coal Flow Distribution

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Orifices , Pipes , Emissions , Flow measurement , Nitrogen oxides , Boilers , Ducts

Numerical Simulation of Low Heating Value Fuel Turbulent Diffusion Combustion

Norio Arai, Takahisa Yamamoto, Tomohiko Furuhata

IJPGC 2002; 735-741https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26113

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Low Heating Value Fuel Turbulent Diffusion Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Computer simulation , Fuels , Heating , Turbulent diffusion , Gas turbines , Turbulence , Combustion chambers , Energy dissipation , Scalars

NO_x Reduction of a 165 MW Wall-Fired Boiler Utilizing Air and Fuel Flow Measurement and Control

Marion Cherry, Dave Earley, David Silzle

IJPGC 2002; 743-759https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26131

Abstract

View Articletitled, NOx Reduction of a 165 MW Wall-Fired Boiler Utilizing Air and Fuel Flow Measurement and Control

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Topics: Boilers , Combustion , Flow measurement , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides

Exhaust Gas Analysis in a Catalytic Combustion System With a Methane Mixture

Kazuhiro Hayashida, Kenji Amagai, Masataka Arai

IJPGC 2002; 761-767https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26133

Abstract

View Articletitled, Exhaust Gas Analysis in a Catalytic Combustion System With a Methane Mixture

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion systems , Exhaust systems , Fluorescence , Methane

LIF Thermometry in a Sooty Flame: An Application of Excitation-Emission Spectrum

Taru Miyakawa, Kazuhiro Hayashida, Kenji Amagai, Masataka Arai

IJPGC 2002; 769-775https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26134

Abstract

View Articletitled, LIF Thermometry in a Sooty Flame: An Application of Excitation-Emission Spectrum

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Emissions , Excitation , Flames , Fluorescence , Lasers , Temperature measurement

Advanced CFD Post-Processing for Pulverized Fuel Flame Structure and Emissions

Stephen Niksa, Gui-Su Liu, Larry G. Felix, P. Vann Bush

IJPGC 2002; 777-783https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26136

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advanced CFD Post-Processing for Pulverized Fuel Flame Structure and Emissions

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Topics: Biomass , Coal , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Flames , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Simulation

Effect of Elliptical Burner Geometry on Stability and Global Emission Characteristics of Pre-Mixed Flames

Benjamin D. Baird, S. R. Gollahalli

IJPGC 2002; 785-790https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26141

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Elliptical Burner Geometry on Stability and Global Emission Characteristics of Pre-Mixed Flames

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Topics: Emissions , Flames , Geometry , Stability , Combustion , Fuels , Hydrogen , Carbon , Pollution , Renewable energy

Performance of Water Cannons at Labadie

Charlie Breeding, Thomas W. Ziegler

IJPGC 2002; 791-795https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26142

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance of Water Cannons at Labadie

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Topics: Artillery , Water , Furnaces , Coal , Fuels , Boilers , Combustion , Heat , Heat transfer , Slags

Leveraging Physical and Computational Flow Modeling Techniques in the Optimization of Commercial Selective Catalytic Reduction System Designs

David K. Anderson, Martin J. Kozlak

IJPGC 2002; 797-804https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26145

Abstract

View Articletitled, Leveraging Physical and Computational Flow Modeling Techniques in the Optimization of Commercial Selective Catalytic Reduction System Designs

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Optimization , Selective catalytic reduction

Cofiring Tire-Derived Fuel With Coal

N. Stanley Harding

IJPGC 2002; 805-812https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26151

Abstract

View Articletitled, Cofiring Tire-Derived Fuel With Coal

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Topics: Coal , Co-firing , Fuels , Tires , Boilers , Combustion systems , Fluidized beds , Furnaces , Materials preparation , Potential energy

Alstom Power’s Flash Dryer Absorber for Flue Gas Desulfurization

Stefan Ahman, Charles B. Barranger, Peter G. Maurin

IJPGC 2002; 813-819https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26154

Abstract

View Articletitled, Alstom Power’s Flash Dryer Absorber for Flue Gas Desulfurization

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Topics: Flue gas desulfurization , Food and Drug Administration , Frequency-domain analysis , Construction , Design , Fly ash

Petroleum Coke as a Supplementary Fuel for Cyclone Boilers: Characteristics and Test Results

David A. Tillman

IJPGC 2002; 821-832https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26157

Abstract

View Articletitled, Petroleum Coke as a Supplementary Fuel for Cyclone Boilers: Characteristics and Test Results

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Topics: Boilers , Coke , Fuels , Petroleum , Emissions , Firing , Coal , Co-firing , Metals , Nitrogen oxides

Investigation of Intermediate Products in Post-Catalytic Combustion Using an Ion Probe

Toshio Mogi, Masataka Arai

IJPGC 2002; 833-839https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26160

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Intermediate Products in Post-Catalytic Combustion Using an Ion Probe

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Topics: Combustion , Probes , Flames , Catalysts , Honeycomb structures , Exhaust systems , Ions , Fuels , Ceramics , Combustion chambers

Optimizing Selection of Appropriate Power Generation Systems in Indonesia by Using Distance Based Approach Method

Anugerah Widiyanto, Seizo Kato, Naoki Maruyama

IJPGC 2002; 841-848https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26167

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimizing Selection of Appropriate Power Generation Systems in Indonesia by Using Distance Based Approach Method

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Energy resources , Electricity (Physics) , Power stations , Electric power generation , Composite materials , Computers , Developing nations , Energetics , Energy industry

Hydrogen Gasifier From Acid Water and Its Energy Systems

Seizo Kato, Tatsuya Shimizu

IJPGC 2002; 849-855https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26168

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hydrogen Gasifier From Acid Water and Its Energy Systems

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Hydrogen , Water , Turbochargers , Electric vehicles , Electrodes , Fossil fuels , Generators , Carbon dioxide , Combustion

Low Solids Coal Water Slurry Cofiring for NOx Trim

Joseph J. Battista, Evan E. Hughes

IJPGC 2002; 857-863https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26172

Abstract

View Articletitled, Low Solids Coal Water Slurry Cofiring for NOx Trim

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Topics: Coal , Co-firing , Nitrogen oxides , Slurries , Solids , Water , Emissions , Boilers , Combustion , Electric power generation

Utility Perspectives on Opportunity Fuels

Kirby Letheby

IJPGC 2002; 865-872https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26175

Abstract

View Articletitled, Utility Perspectives on Opportunity Fuels

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Topics: Fuels , Power stations , Power plant operators , Public utilities

The Occurrence of Inorganic Elements in Various Biofuels and Its Effect on the Formation of Melt Phases During Combustion

Sharon Falcone Miller, Bruce G. Miller

IJPGC 2002; 873-880https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26177

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Occurrence of Inorganic Elements in Various Biofuels and Its Effect on the Formation of Melt Phases During Combustion

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Topics: Biofuel , Combustion , Fuels , Coal , Equilibrium (Physics) , Aluminum , Biomass , Boilers , Co-firing , Feedstock

Jet Injection Into Swirling Crossflow for Improved Mixing and Combustion

David G. Lilley

IJPGC 2002; 881-888https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26178

Abstract

View Articletitled, Jet Injection Into Swirling Crossflow for Improved Mixing and Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Swirling flow , Turbulence , Air flow , Aerodynamics , Blades , Bubbles , Combustion chambers , Computers , Engineers

Heat Transfer Characteristics of Turbulent Flames in Three-Dimensional Furnaces

Essam E. Khalil

IJPGC 2002; 889-897https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26190

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Characteristics of Turbulent Flames in Three-Dimensional Furnaces

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Topics: Flames , Furnaces , Heat transfer , Turbulence , Combustion chambers , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Fuels , Geometry , Modeling

Development of the RSFC Low NOx Burner: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications

J. M. Bee´r, M. A. Toqan, J. M. Haynes, R. W. Borio

IJPGC 2002; 899-906https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26198

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of the RSFC Low NOx Burner: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications

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Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Design , Boilers , Coal , Density , Engineering prototypes , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Industrial research

Four Large Units at Lakeview Generating Station Achieve 50% NOx Reduction Cost Effectively With a Reduced Schedule

Kal Raman, Edmund Schindler

IJPGC 2002; 907-922https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26201

Abstract

View Articletitled, Four Large Units at Lakeview Generating Station Achieve 50% NOx Reduction Cost Effectively With a Reduced Schedule

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Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Power stations , Boilers , Coal , Emissions , Energy generation , Engineers , Firing , Furnaces , Lakes

Advanced Energy Systems

An Example Evaluation of IGCC Performance Test Code ASME PTC47

Ashok K. Anand, Jeff Parmar, David L. Breton, Patrick Le

IJPGC 2002; 923-929https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26010

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Example Evaluation of IGCC Performance Test Code ASME PTC47

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Topics: Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Performance test codes , Power stations , Construction , Fuels , Rivers , Testing performance

Biomass Boundary Layer Turbine Power System

Nikhil Patel, Darren D. Schmidt

IJPGC 2002; 931-934https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26035

Abstract

View Articletitled, Biomass Boundary Layer Turbine Power System

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Topics: Biomass , Boundary layers , Power systems (Machinery) , Turbines , Fuels , Disks , Distributed power generation , Erosion , Plates (structures) , Rotors

Engineering Aspects of a Novel High Efficiency Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine

Mike W. Coney, Andrew M. Cross, Claus Linnemann, Robert E. Morgan, Bruce Wilson

IJPGC 2002; 935-943https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26047

Abstract

View Articletitled, Engineering Aspects of a Novel High Efficiency Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Compression , Internal combustion engines

Vortex Tube Applications in Micro-Power Generation

Selin Arslan, Bojan Mitrovic, Michael R. Muller

IJPGC 2002; 945-952https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26056

Abstract

View Articletitled, Vortex Tube Applications in Micro-Power Generation

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Topics: Vortices , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat recovery steam generators , Pressure drop , Power systems (Machinery) , Pressure , Steam turbines , Turbines , Compressed air

Economical and Environmental Aspects of the Microturbine’s Application in Brazil

Eli Eber Batista Gomes, Vladimir Rafael Melian Cobas, Marco Antoˆnio Rosa do Nascimento, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora

IJPGC 2002; 953-958https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26063

Abstract

View Articletitled, Economical and Environmental Aspects of the Microturbine’s Application in Brazil

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Electric power generation , Emissions , Generators , Microturbines , Natural gas , Thermal systems

Experimental Results of an Ammonia-Water Mixture Turbine System: Part 2 — Effect of the Ammonia Mass Fraction

Keisuke Takeshita, Yoshiharu Amano, Takumi Hashizume, Akira Usui, Yoshiaki Tanzawa

IJPGC 2002; 959-964https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26064

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Results of an Ammonia-Water Mixture Turbine System: Part 2 — Effect of the Ammonia Mass Fraction

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Topics: Turbines , Water , Cycles , Heat , Steam turbines , Gas turbines , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Cogeneration systems , Combined cycles , Combined heat and power

Overall Performance of H₂/O₂ Cycle Power Plants Based on Steam-Methane Reforming

M. Gambini, M. Vellini

IJPGC 2002; 965-977https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26075

Abstract

View Articletitled, Overall Performance of H2/O2 Cycle Power Plants Based on Steam-Methane Reforming

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Topics: Cycles , Methane , Power stations , Steam , Water , Fuels , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Compression , Flow (Dynamics)

A Computational Workbench Environment for Virtual Simulation of a Vision 21 Energyplex

Michael J. Bockelie, David A. Swensen, Martin K. Dension, Zumao Chen, Constance L. Senior, Adel F. Sarofim

IJPGC 2002; 979-986https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26087

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Computational Workbench Environment for Virtual Simulation of a Vision 21 Energyplex

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Topics: Simulation , Heat , Power stations

A Novel Thermally Induced Draft Air Power Generation System for Very Tall, Man-Made and Natural Geo-Physical Phenomena

Francis A. Di Bella, Jonathan Gwiazda

IJPGC 2002; 987-995https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26098

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Thermally Induced Draft Air Power Generation System for Very Tall, Man-Made and Natural Geo-Physical Phenomena

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Topics: Air conditioning , Air flow , Atmospheric pressure , Bernoulli's principle , Density , Design , Ejectors , Electrical components , Electricity (Physics) , Elevators

Knock Prevention of Gas SI Engine by Adjunction of Inert Gases to the Fuel

Guillaume Brecq, Je´roˆme Bellettre, Mohand Tazerout, Thomas Muller

IJPGC 2002; 997-1004https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26112

Abstract

View Articletitled, Knock Prevention of Gas SI Engine by Adjunction of Inert Gases to the Fuel

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Topics: Fuels , Gases , Spark-ignition engine , Carbon dioxide , Natural gas

Utilization of Low Temperature Waste Heat for Cold TES

James J. Rizza

IJPGC 2002; 1005-1012https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26117

Abstract

View Articletitled, Utilization of Low Temperature Waste Heat for Cold TES

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Topics: Low temperature , Waste heat , Thermal energy storage , Air conditioning , Lithium , Combined heat and power , Commercial construction , Heat pumps , Refrigerants , Storage

Biomass Combustion and Its Utilization to the Distributed Power Generation

Hideyuki Aoki, Yohsuke Matsushita, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Takatoshi Miura

IJPGC 2002; 1013-1018https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26128

Abstract

View Articletitled, Biomass Combustion and Its Utilization to the Distributed Power Generation

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Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Distributed power generation , Turbulence , Wood chips

A Concept of Energy Network Combined With Distributed Power Generation and Internet Systems

Yoichi Tone, Kunihiko Mouri

IJPGC 2002; 1019-1026https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26130

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Concept of Energy Network Combined With Distributed Power Generation and Internet Systems

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Electroluminescence , Internet

Control of Spray Flame Characteristics Using High Shear in a Double Concentric Swirl Burner

P. Mehresh, B. Habibzadeh, A. K. Gupta

IJPGC 2002; 1027-1037https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26146

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control of Spray Flame Characteristics Using High Shear in a Double Concentric Swirl Burner

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Topics: Flames , Shear (Mechanics) , Sprays , Combustion , Drops , Particulate matter , Air flow , Annulus , Density , Flow (Dynamics)

Technical Demonstration of Distributed Power Generation From Solid Wastes

Kunio Yoshikawa

IJPGC 2002; 1039-1046https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26148

Abstract

View Articletitled, Technical Demonstration of Distributed Power Generation From Solid Wastes

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Solid wastes , Fuel gasification , High temperature steam , Energy generation , Pyrolysis , Diesel engines , Dust , Emissions , Energy / power systems

CAREM-25: Energy and Safety for the Future

La´zaro E. Pomier Ba´ez

IJPGC 2002; 1047-1054https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2002-26187

Abstract

View Articletitled, CAREM-25: Energy and Safety for the Future

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Topics: Safety , Design , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Fuels , Reactor vessels , Boilers , Containers , Coolants , Electric power generation