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ASME 2004 Power Conference

Components, Plant Systems and Design Engineering

Tube Failure During Startup in a Steam Surface Condenser Installed in a Combined Cycle Plant Operating in Cold Climate

Ranga Nadig

POWER 2004; 1-5https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52001

View Articletitled, Tube Failure During Startup in a Steam Surface Condenser Installed in a Combined Cycle Plant Operating in Cold Climate

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Topics: Climate , Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Failure , Steam , Flow-induced vibrations , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Water , Cold climates

Interrelation Between Mechanical Energy Supply and Flow Rate in Practical Operation of Centrifugal Pump

Takaharu Tanaka

POWER 2004; 7-17https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52004

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View Articletitled, Interrelation Between Mechanical Energy Supply and Flow Rate in Practical Operation of Centrifugal Pump

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

Improving Condenser Efficiency With Innovative Scale Removal System Technology

Jon T. Hansen, George E. Saxon, Jr.

POWER 2004; 19-23https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52020

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View Articletitled, Improving Condenser Efficiency With Innovative Scale Removal System Technology

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Descaling (Metals)

Retrofitting Cooling Towers: Estimates Required to Achieve the Next Level of CWA 316(b) Compliance

J. M. Burns, D. C. Burns, J. S. Burns

POWER 2004; 25-33https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52051

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View Articletitled, Retrofitting Cooling Towers: Estimates Required to Achieve the Next Level of CWA 316(b) Compliance

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling systems , Cooling towers , Design , Regulations , Water

Steam Generator Replacement Project at TVA’s Sequoyah Unit 1 Nuclear Power Plant

Myron R. Anderson

POWER 2004; 35-40https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52069

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View Articletitled, Steam Generator Replacement Project at TVA’s Sequoyah Unit 1 Nuclear Power Plant

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Topics: Boilers , Nuclear power stations , Roofs , Concretes , Construction , Design , Maintenance , Blasting , Cranes , Cutting

Resolution of Circulating Water Pump Problems Caused by Low River Levels at the Neal North Generating Station

Kevin Calloway, Terry Larson

POWER 2004; 41-51https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52075

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View Articletitled, Resolution of Circulating Water Pump Problems Caused by Low River Levels at the Neal North Generating Station

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Topics: Power stations , Pumps , Resolution (Optics) , Rivers , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Axial flow , Coal , Cooling towers , Design

A Simplified Method for Predicting Performance of Power Plants With Hybrid Cooling Systems

Ram Srinivasan, Dan Yasi

POWER 2004; 53-58https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52077

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View Articletitled, A Simplified Method for Predicting Performance of Power Plants With Hybrid Cooling Systems

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Topics: Cooling systems , Power stations , Rivers , Water temperature , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Water , Cooling , Cooling towers

Are Your Pumps Operating at Optimum Efficiency?

Vidhu S. Gairola

POWER 2004; 59-63https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52080

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View Articletitled, Are Your Pumps Operating at Optimum Efficiency?

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Topics: Pumps , Maintenance , Power stations , Boilers , Condensed matter , Cooling , Process industries , Water

Multi-Pressure Surface Condenser Performance Evaluation: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2004; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52089

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View Articletitled, Multi-Pressure Surface Condenser Performance Evaluation: A Case Study

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Performance evaluation , Pressure , Design , Turbines , Modeling , Turbogenerators , Nuclear power stations , Optimization , Plant design

Common Design Deficiencies in Counterflow Cooling Towers

Hector L. Cruz

POWER 2004; 73-82https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52102

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View Articletitled, Common Design Deficiencies in Counterflow Cooling Towers

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Topics: Cooling towers , Design , Power stations , Water , Cogeneration plants , Combined heat and power , Engineering standards , Errors , Industrial plants , Stress

Maximizing Plant Power Output Using Dry Cooling System

Ram Chandran

POWER 2004; 83-85https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52109

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View Articletitled, Maximizing Plant Power Output Using Dry Cooling System

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Topics: Cooling systems , Turbines , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Energy consumption , Energy industry , Exhaust systems , Steam

A Model for Thermo-Economic Analysis and Optimization of Steam Power Plants for Power and Cogeneration

I. Arsie, V. Marano, G. Rizzo

POWER 2004; 89-98https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52132

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View Articletitled, A Model for Thermo-Economic Analysis and Optimization of Steam Power Plants for Power and Cogeneration

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Optimization , Thermal power stations , Thermoeconomics , Computer programming , Computers , Design , Energy generation , Engineering simulation , Fuels

The Effect and Remedy of Nozzle Loads on Boiler Feed Pumps

Alan P. Flory, William C. Livoti

POWER 2004; 99-105https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52157

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View Articletitled, The Effect and Remedy of Nozzle Loads on Boiler Feed Pumps

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Topics: Boilers , Nozzles , Pumps , Stress , Pipes , Design , Bearings , Combined cycle power stations , Engineers , Engines

Performance Improvement of a Simple Gas Turbine Power Station Using Pulse Combustion Technology

Mohamed A. Gadalla

POWER 2004; 107-116https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52163

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View Articletitled, Performance Improvement of a Simple Gas Turbine Power Station Using Pulse Combustion Technology

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Combustion technologies , Gas turbines , Power stations

Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Reliability Software to Design New Generating Plants

J. K. August, Krishna Vasudevan, W. H. Magninie

POWER 2004; 117-124https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52003

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View Articletitled, Reliability Software to Design New Generating Plants

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Topics: Computer software , Design , Power stations , Reliability , Failure mechanisms , Maintenance , Risk , Certainty , Engineers , Failure

Generator Recovery Project Case Study

Carl A. Marsh

POWER 2004; 125-134https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52017

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View Articletitled, Generator Recovery Project Case Study

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Topics: Generators , Maintenance , Temperature , Damage , Contamination , Reliability , Rotors , Testing , Winding (process)

Waterwall Quench Crack Inspection Without Cleaning or Scaffolding

George W. Rhodes, Corey J. Hennessy

POWER 2004; 135-142https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52018

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View Articletitled, Waterwall Quench Crack Inspection Without Cleaning or Scaffolding

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Corrosion , Accuracy and precision , Bridges (Structures) , Cement clinkers , Cracking (Materials) , Electronics , Erosion , Ferromagnetic materials

Detection of Tube Leaks and Their Location Using Input/Loss Methods

Fred D. Lang, David A. T. Rodgers, Loren E. Mayer

POWER 2004; 143-150https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52027

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View Articletitled, Detection of Tube Leaks and Their Location Using Input/Loss Methods

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Topics: Leakage , Failure , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Fuels , Boilers , Chemistry , Coal , Combustion

Get Rid of Those Pad Welds and Other Temporary Repairs

Robert D. Bartholomew, Ewa M. Labuda, Gary H. Roberts

POWER 2004; 151-154https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52030

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View Articletitled, Get Rid of Those Pad Welds and Other Temporary Repairs

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Topics: Failure , Maintenance , Welded joints

The Need for In-Situ Pipe Support Testing

Gerry May

POWER 2004; 155-163https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52031

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View Articletitled, The Need for In-Situ Pipe Support Testing

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Topics: Pipes , Testing , Stress , Damage , Piping systems , Springs , Bearings , Creep , Design , Failure

Practical Issues of Combustion Oxygen Measurement Specifically Related to NOx Emissions

Jim Scott, Bobby Dennis

POWER 2004; 165-173https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52045

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View Articletitled, Practical Issues of Combustion Oxygen Measurement Specifically Related to NOx Emissions

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Oxygen

Enhancing Plant Start-Up Reliability: Independent Critical Equipment Evaluations

Calvin E. Kinsel, Jr., Richard Eckersley, Stephen Stulak

POWER 2004; 175-179https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52052

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View Articletitled, Enhancing Plant Start-Up Reliability: Independent Critical Equipment Evaluations

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Topics: Reliability

Asset Preservation: Mothballing and Lay-Up

Scott Paul

POWER 2004; 181-187https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52053

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View Articletitled, Asset Preservation: Mothballing and Lay-Up

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Topics: Computers , Condensation , Control panels , Cooling systems , Corrosion , Corrosion protection , Electrolytic corrosion , Electronic components , Energy generation , Fluctuations (Physics)

Using Improved Remote Visual Inspection Tools to Reach Intermediate Stages in Turbomachinery

Christopher P. Brown, David B. Smith

POWER 2004; 189-198https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52055

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View Articletitled, Using Improved Remote Visual Inspection Tools to Reach Intermediate Stages in Turbomachinery

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Topics: Optical quality control , Steam turbines , Turbines , Turbomachinery

Finally: A Reliable, On-Line Carbon-in-Ash Analyzer

J. J. Letcavits, Hans Conrads, Ed Shelton, Todd Sommer

POWER 2004; 199-204https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52066

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View Articletitled, Finally: A Reliable, On-Line Carbon-in-Ash Analyzer

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Topics: Carbon , Fly ash

Optimizing Compliance Cost for Coal-Fired Electric Generating Facilities in a Multipollutant Control Environment

James E. Staudt

POWER 2004; 205-214https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52090

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Compliance Cost for Coal-Fired Electric Generating Facilities in a Multipollutant Control Environment

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Topics: Coal , Risk , Uncertainty , Control systems , Clearances (Engineering) , Decision making , Emissions , Generators , Instrumentation , Natural gas

Capacity Losses in Nuclear Plants: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2004; 215-222https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52097

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View Articletitled, Capacity Losses in Nuclear Plants: A Case Study

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Cycles , Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Nozzles , Thermal energy

Cyclone Maintenance Improvement via Special Refractory Anchor Pin Studs

Stephen R. Swartz, Jr.

POWER 2004; 223-226https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52183

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View Articletitled, Cyclone Maintenance Improvement via Special Refractory Anchor Pin Studs

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Topics: Maintenance , Coating processes , Coatings , Oxidation , Alloys , Corrosion , Cycles , Heat , High temperature , Sprays

Combined Cycles, Combustion Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Generators

An Improved Analytical Approach to Steam Turbine Heat Transfer

Howard M. Brilliant, Anil K. Tolpadi

POWER 2004; 227-235https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52002

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View Articletitled, An Improved Analytical Approach to Steam Turbine Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Steam turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Cycles , Computational fluid dynamics , Boundary-value problems , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

Rotating Effects on Heat Transfer Rate in a Cooling Air Passage of a Gas Turbine Blade

Fernando Z. Sierra, Juan C. Garci´a, Janusz Kubiak, Gustavo Urquiza

POWER 2004; 237-242https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52008

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View Articletitled, Rotating Effects on Heat Transfer Rate in a Cooling Air Passage of a Gas Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Cooling , Gas turbines , Heat transfer , Rotation , Flow (Dynamics) , Secondary cells , Computation , Cooling systems , Design

Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Liquid Droplet Vaporization in a Compression System With Wet Compression

Kunpeng Zhang, Song Zou, Weiming Pan, Fei Xue

POWER 2004; 243-248https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52029

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Liquid Droplet Vaporization in a Compression System With Wet Compression

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Topics: Compression , Computer simulation , Drops , Sprays , Computation , Cooling systems , Design , Wind tunnels

Preoperational Cleaning Requirements for HRSG Units

Robert D. Bartholomew, Emory H. Hull

POWER 2004; 249-254https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52033

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View Articletitled, Preoperational Cleaning Requirements for HRSG Units

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Topics: Heat recovery steam generators

Design Considerations and Operation of Condenser Bypass Systems in Combined Cycle Power Plants: Part 1

Richard H. Eaton, Edward R. Blessman, Kevin G. Schoonover

POWER 2004; 255-262https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52056

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View Articletitled, Design Considerations and Operation of Condenser Bypass Systems in Combined Cycle Power Plants: Part 1

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Failure , Maintenance , Steam , Steam turbines , Stress

Design Considerations and Operation of Condenser Bypass Systems in Combined Cycle Power Plants: Part 2

Richard H. Eaton, Edward R. Blessman, Kevin G. Schoonover

POWER 2004; 263-268https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52057

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View Articletitled, Design Considerations and Operation of Condenser Bypass Systems in Combined Cycle Power Plants: Part 2

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Failure , Steam , Energy dissipation , Erosion , Fatigue , Reliability

Risk Assessment of an L-0 Stage Blade Retrofit

Tony C.-T. Lam, Lewis H. Shuster, Robert P. Dewey

POWER 2004; 269-277https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52058

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View Articletitled, Risk Assessment of an L-0 Stage Blade Retrofit

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Topics: Blades , Risk assessment , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Resonance , Stress , Design , Disks , Finite element model , Power stations

The Planning and Execution of Taiwan’s Largest Combined Cycle Plant

S. J. Huang, C. C. Kuo, H. W. Kwan

POWER 2004; 279-284https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52060

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View Articletitled, The Planning and Execution of Taiwan’s Largest Combined Cycle Plant

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Governments , Design , Fuels

Upgrade and Life Extension of 4 × 110 MW Units: A Case Study

Nynar Ayodhi, Y. Radhakrishnamurthy

POWER 2004; 285-289https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52062

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View Articletitled, Upgrade and Life Extension of 4 × 110 MW Units: A Case Study

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Topics: Building renovation , Life extension , Power stations

Combined Cycle Plant Performance Monitoring

Michael McClintock, Kenneth L. Cramblitt

POWER 2004; 291-294https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52070

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View Articletitled, Combined Cycle Plant Performance Monitoring

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Plant personnel , Gas turbines , Steam turbines , Testing

Introducing the 1S.W501G Single-Shaft Combined-Cycle Reference Power Plant

Christian Engelbert, Joseph J. Fadok, Robert A. Fuller, Bernd Lueneburg

POWER 2004; 295-299https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52072

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View Articletitled, Introducing the 1S.W501G Single-Shaft Combined-Cycle Reference Power Plant

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Topics: Combined cycles , Power stations , Cycles , Gas turbines , Combined cycle power stations , Design , Heat recovery steam generators , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Fuels

Power Augmentation of Heavy Duty and Two-Shaft Small and Medium Capacity Combustion Turbines With Application of Humid Air Injection and Dry Air Injection Technologies

Michael Nakhamkin, Robert Pelini, Manu I. Patel, Ron Wolk

POWER 2004; 301-306https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52095

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View Articletitled, Power Augmentation of Heavy Duty and Two-Shaft Small and Medium Capacity Combustion Turbines With Application of Humid Air Injection and Dry Air Injection Technologies

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Topics: Combustion , Turbines , Combined cycles , Compressors , Distributed power generation , Electric power generation , Emissions , Engines , Natural gas , Pipelines

A High Performance Optimized Reaction Blade for High Pressure Steam Turbines

Kiyoshi Segawa, Yoshio Shikano, Tsuyoshi Takano

POWER 2004; 307-314https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52110

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View Articletitled, A High Performance Optimized Reaction Blade for High Pressure Steam Turbines

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Topics: Blades , High pressure (Physics) , Steam turbines , Design , Turbines , Chords (Trusses) , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage flows

Performance Guarantee and Testing of Steam Turbine Retrofits

Phillip J. Kearney, Simon I. Hogg, Robert D. Brown

POWER 2004; 315-324https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52116

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View Articletitled, Performance Guarantee and Testing of Steam Turbine Retrofits

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Topics: Steam turbines , Testing

Metallurgical Assessment of Degradation of a Gas Turbine Bucket Made of Inconel 738LC Alloy After 24000 H in Service

Zdzislaw Mazur, Alberto Luna-Rami´rez, Julio A. Jua´rez-Islas

POWER 2004; 325-331https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52127

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View Articletitled, Metallurgical Assessment of Degradation of a Gas Turbine Bucket Made of Inconel 738LC Alloy After 24000 H in Service

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Topics: Alloys , Gas turbines , High temperature , Nickel

Turbine Blade Fatigue Crack Growth

Ronald N. Salzman, Neville F. Rieger, Letian Wang

POWER 2004; 333-339https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52138

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View Articletitled, Turbine Blade Fatigue Crack Growth

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Turbine blades

Due Informative Support for Steam Turbine Operators Keeps Down Detriment From Transients

Alexander Leyzerovich, Leonid Moroz

POWER 2004; 341-345https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52144

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View Articletitled, Due Informative Support for Steam Turbine Operators Keeps Down Detriment From Transients

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Topics: Fuels , Low cycle fatigue , Reliability , Steam turbines , Thermal stresses , Transients (Dynamics)

Rewind and Core Restack of AEP Conesville #5 Generator

J. Timperley, J. Michalec, W. Moore, H. Moudy, J. Hutt

POWER 2004; 347-352https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52145

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View Articletitled, Rewind and Core Restack of AEP Conesville #5 Generator

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Topics: Generators , Stators , Design , Damage , Failure , Fibers , Inspection , Instrumentation , Lamination , Machinery

Effect of Inlet Air Refrigeration on the Performance of Combined Cycle Power Plants

G. Srivastava, R. Yadav

POWER 2004; 353-360https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52147

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View Articletitled, Effect of Inlet Air Refrigeration on the Performance of Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Refrigeration , Vapors , Absorption , Compression , Exhaust systems , Heat recovery steam generators , Combined cycles , Cooling , Generators

Thermodynamic Evaluation of Combined Cycle Using Different Methods of Steam Cooling

Sanjay, Onkar Singh, B. N. Prasad

POWER 2004; 361-367https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52152

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Evaluation of Combined Cycle Using Different Methods of Steam Cooling

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Topics: Combined cycles , Cooling , Steam , Cycles , Coolants , Gas turbines , Modeling , Pressure

Generator Performance Plus™ Hydrogen Seal System

P. C. Rice, A. McNickle

POWER 2004; 369-372https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52153

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View Articletitled, Generator Performance Plus™ Hydrogen Seal System

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Topics: Generators , Hydrogen , Manufacturing

Experiences With Stainless Steel Hollow Conductors for Generator Stator Water Cooling

Robert Svoboda, Claudio Picech, Herbert Hehs

POWER 2004; 373-377https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52155

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View Articletitled, Experiences With Stainless Steel Hollow Conductors for Generator Stator Water Cooling

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Topics: Cooling , Generators , Stainless steel , Stators , Water , Water chemistry , Copper , Copper alloys , Corrosion , Failure

Common Electronic Platform for the Steam Turbine and Generator Controls: Upgrade Installed at the Mt. Poso Cogeneration Power Station — A Case Study

Jerry A. Kopczynski, Bill Dickson, Gerhard J. Weiss

POWER 2004; 379-384https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52159

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View Articletitled, Common Electronic Platform for the Steam Turbine and Generator Controls: Upgrade Installed at the Mt. Poso Cogeneration Power Station — A Case Study

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Topics: Boiler controls , Cogeneration plants , Computer software , Control equipment , Control systems , Gas turbines , Generators , Governors , Hardware , Maintenance

Increasing Steam Turbine Capacity

Deborah H. Cioffi

POWER 2004; 389-400https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52160

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View Articletitled, Increasing Steam Turbine Capacity

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Topics: Steam turbines

A New Approach for Investigation of the Turbine Generator Oscillatory Behavior Affecting Power System Quality and Reliability

Rajiv Kumar, Michael Merkle, Thomas Leibfried

POWER 2004; 401-408https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52167

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View Articletitled, A New Approach for Investigation of the Turbine Generator Oscillatory Behavior Affecting Power System Quality and Reliability

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Topics: Capacitors , Fatigue life , Generators , Oscillations , Power systems (Machinery) , Reliability , Resonance , Rotors , Turbogenerators

Mobile Nitrogen Pumper: A Valuable Tool

Joseph V. Daily

POWER 2004; 409-415https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52168

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View Articletitled, Mobile Nitrogen Pumper: A Valuable Tool

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Topics: Nitrogen , Flow (Dynamics) , Natural gas , Testing , Piping systems , Pressure , Temperature , Combined cycle power stations , Combustion , Construction

Fuels, Combustion, and Emission Issues

Simulation and Diagnostics of the External and Internal Circulation Flows of Solids in a Biomass Fired CFB Boiler

Daniel Ha¨ggsta˚hl, Catrin Bartusch, Erik Dahlquist, Shilie Weng

POWER 2004; 417-424https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52010

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View Articletitled, Simulation and Diagnostics of the External and Internal Circulation Flows of Solids in a Biomass Fired CFB Boiler

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Topics: Biomass , Boilers , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Solids , Agglomeration (Materials) , Combustion , Heat , Fuels , Stress

Effect of Equivalence Ratio and Burner Geometry on the Characteristics of Laminar Premixed Flames at Moderate Coflow

P. Hariharan, S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2004; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52015

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View Articletitled, Effect of Equivalence Ratio and Burner Geometry on the Characteristics of Laminar Premixed Flames at Moderate Coflow

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Topics: Flames , Geometry , Combustion , Heating , Hydrogen , Ovens , Renewable energy , Stability , Temperature , Temperature profiles

A Computational Study of the Evaporation Characteristics of an Air-Blast Atomized, Kerosene Spray in Porous Media

Chendhil Periasamy, Sathish K. Sankara Chinthamony, S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2004; 433-440https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52016

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View Articletitled, A Computational Study of the Evaporation Characteristics of an Air-Blast Atomized, Kerosene Spray in Porous Media

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Topics: Evaporation , Porous materials , Sprays

Using Virtual Engineering Tools to Reduce NO_x Emissions

Douglas S. McCorkle, Kenneth M. Bryden, David A. Swensen

POWER 2004; 441-446https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52021

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View Articletitled, Using Virtual Engineering Tools to Reduce NOx Emissions

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Topics: Emissions , Engineering instruments , Nitrogen oxides , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Power stations , Engineering simulation , Engineers , Engines , Geometry

Theoretical Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion in an Industrial Combustor With Combustion Gases Recirculation

Kunpeng Zhang, Fei Xue, Weiming Pan

POWER 2004; 447-452https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52025

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion in an Industrial Combustor With Combustion Gases Recirculation

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Combustion gases , Computer simulation , Turbulence , Ejectors

Monitoring and Improving Coal-Fired Power Plants Using the Input/Loss Method: Part IV

Fred D. Lang

POWER 2004; 453-461https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52026

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View Articletitled, Monitoring and Improving Coal-Fired Power Plants Using the Input/Loss Method: Part IV

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Topics: Coal , Power stations , Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Chemistry , Error analysis , Boilers , Heating , Pressurized water reactors , Water

Infrared Image Processing for Operating Point Control of Gas Turbine Combustor

Mahesh Subramanya, Srikanth Natarajan, Ahsan R. Choudhuri

POWER 2004; 463-471https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52034

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View Articletitled, Infrared Image Processing for Operating Point Control of Gas Turbine Combustor

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Gas turbines , Image processing , Flames

Underground Coal Gasification for Power Generation: High Efficiency and CO₂-Emissions

Michael S. Blinderman, Bernard Anderson

POWER 2004; 473-479https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52036

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View Articletitled, Underground Coal Gasification for Power Generation: High Efficiency and CO2-Emissions

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Coal , Emissions , Energy generation , Fuel gasification

Slag and Deposit Monitoring at TVA Cumberland

Charlie Breeding, Rabon Johnson, Ben Zimmerman

POWER 2004; 481-486https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52042

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View Articletitled, Slag and Deposit Monitoring at TVA Cumberland

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Topics: Slags , Boilers , Cement clinkers , Furnaces , Soot , Strain gages , Superheaters , Teams

Effect of Swirl and Fuel Pulsation on Flow Dynamics, Flame Structure and Droplet Motion in Swirl-Stabilized Spray Flames

Martin B. Linck, Michael D. Armani, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2004; 487-494https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52048

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View Articletitled, Effect of Swirl and Fuel Pulsation on Flow Dynamics, Flame Structure and Droplet Motion in Swirl-Stabilized Spray Flames

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Topics: Drops , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Sprays , Shear (Mechanics) , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Air flow , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Spectroscopic Analysis of Fuel Lean Flames for Propulsion Applications

Vivek Gautam, A. K. Gupta

POWER 2004; 495-504https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52074

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View Articletitled, Spectroscopic Analysis of Fuel Lean Flames for Propulsion Applications

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Topics: Flames , Fuels , Propulsion , Spectroscopy , Temperature , Chemiluminescence , Combustion chambers , Emission spectroscopy , Filters , Fluids

Flow Dynamics of Unconfined and Confined Swirl Stabilized Gaseous Flames

S. Archer, A. K. Gupta

POWER 2004; 505-514https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52079

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View Articletitled, Flow Dynamics of Unconfined and Confined Swirl Stabilized Gaseous Flames

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Topics: Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion , Geometry , Combustion chambers , Gas turbines , Ejectors , Fuels , Model development , Model validation

Multi-Pollution Removal System Using Oxides of Manganese

Richard M. Boren, Charles F. Hammel, Mark R. Bleckinger

POWER 2004; 515-523https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52081

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View Articletitled, Multi-Pollution Removal System Using Oxides of Manganese

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Topics: Pollution , Sorbents , Nitrogen oxides , Testing , Sprays , Fertilizers , Particulate matter , Power stations , Coal , Drying

ESP Performance Enhancement Analysis by Advanced Modeling Techniques

K. R. Parker, N. Plaks, A. M. Zykov, K. I. Kolchin, V. K. Konavalov

POWER 2004; 525-532https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52088

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View Articletitled, ESP Performance Enhancement Analysis by Advanced Modeling Techniques

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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Co-firing , Electrodes , Particulate matter , Power stations , Algorithms , Natural gas , Physics

Computational Modeling of Mercury Control by Sorbent Injection

Jens I. Madsen, William A. Rogers, Thomas J. O’Brien

POWER 2004; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52099

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View Articletitled, Computational Modeling of Mercury Control by Sorbent Injection

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Topics: Computer simulation , Sorbents , Particulate matter , Computational fluid dynamics , Mass transfer , Activated carbon , Coal , Control systems , Ducts , Emissions

Temperature and Product Species With Oxygen-Deficient “Air” Fuel Combustion

David S. Olinger, David G. Lilley

POWER 2004; 543-551https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52100

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View Articletitled, Temperature and Product Species With Oxygen-Deficient “Air” Fuel Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Oxygen , Temperature , Flames , Carbon dioxide , Computers , Computation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Helium

On the Modeling of Transient Combustion and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Furnaces

Ramiz Kameel, Essam E. Khalil

POWER 2004; 553-560https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52123

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View Articletitled, On the Modeling of Transient Combustion and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Furnaces

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Furnaces , Heat transfer , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics)

Mechanism of the Effect of Dilution With Different Inert Gases on Smoke Point of Propylene Diffusion Flames

S. F. Goh, S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2004; 561-567https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52134

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View Articletitled, Mechanism of the Effect of Dilution With Different Inert Gases on Smoke Point of Propylene Diffusion Flames

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Gases , Smoke , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Nitrogen , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Helium , Radiation (Physics)

ESP Performance Improvement: Flue Gas Conditioning Finally Arrives in India

Chandan Roy, Anupam Sanyal, Sanjay Pande

POWER 2004; 569-580https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52162

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View Articletitled, ESP Performance Improvement: Flue Gas Conditioning Finally Arrives in India

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Topics: Flue gases , Coal , Economics , Electrical resistivity

NOX Control Systems: SCR Bypass Systems — 20,000 MW of Case Studies

John M. Brotzman

POWER 2004; 581-590https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52173

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View Articletitled, NOX Control Systems: SCR Bypass Systems — 20,000 MW of Case Studies

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Topics: Construction , Control systems , Design , Maintenance , Nitrogen oxides , Power stations , Pressure drop , Public utilities , Wear

Spectroscopic Analysis of Diffusion Flame Using High Temperature Combustion Air

M. Ghaderi, A. K. Gupta

POWER 2004; 591-603https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52179

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View Articletitled, Spectroscopic Analysis of Diffusion Flame Using High Temperature Combustion Air

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Topics: Combustion , Diffusion flames , High temperature , Spectroscopy , Flames , Temperature , Oxygen , Spontaneous emission , Temperature distribution , Wavelength

Comparison of Products of Incomplete Combustion of Waste Polystyrene and Styrene in Diffusion Flames and Ethyl Benzene in Fuel-Rich Premixed Flames

Ali Ergut, Yiannis A. Levendis, Joel Carlson

POWER 2004; 605-611https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52180

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Products of Incomplete Combustion of Waste Polystyrene and Styrene in Diffusion Flames and Ethyl Benzene in Fuel-Rich Premixed Flames

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Topics: Benzene , Combustion , Diffusion flames , Ethyl compounds , Flames , Fuels , Furnaces , Emissions , Nitrogen , Aerosols

Utilization of the MK Combustion Optimization System™ to Maximize Combustion Efficiency in an Environment-First Fashion

David Krzysik

POWER 2004; 613-625https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52182

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View Articletitled, Utilization of the MK Combustion Optimization System™ to Maximize Combustion Efficiency in an Environment-First Fashion

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Topics: Combustion , Optimization , Nitrogen oxides , Fuels , Coal , Emissions , Fossil fuels , Particulate matter , Public utilities , Regulations

Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems

The Bioceanic Amazon Corridors: An Opportunity for Development of Sustainable Energy System

Pedro Mendoza G., Maximiliano Arroyo Ulloa, Vincenzo Naso

POWER 2004; 627-631https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52040

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View Articletitled, The Bioceanic Amazon Corridors: An Opportunity for Development of Sustainable Energy System

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Topics: Biomass , Combustion systems , Distributed power generation , Economics , Energy / power systems , Energy consumption , Energy resources , Energy sustainability , Ethanol , Fuels

Wind Power for Urban Applications

Christopher D. Duggan, Michiel J. G. Jak

POWER 2004; 633-636https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52041

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View Articletitled, Wind Power for Urban Applications

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Topics: Cities , Wind power , Turbines , Wind , Regulations , Renewable energy , Design , Structures , Turbulence , Wind turbines

Economical and Environmental Aspects of Heat Pump System Utilizing Unused Energy in Aquarium

Satoru Okamoto

POWER 2004; 637-645https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52101

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View Articletitled, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Heat Pump System Utilizing Unused Energy in Aquarium

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Heat pumps , Latent heat , Storage

R&D On Micro-Gasifier for Power Generation From Solid Wastes

Kunio Yoshikawa

POWER 2004; 647-653https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52111

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View Articletitled, R&D On Micro-Gasifier for Power Generation From Solid Wastes

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Topics: Diesel engines , Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Engines , Fuel gasification , Fuels , High temperature , Plastics , Solid wastes , Steam

The First Commercial Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant: Taking a Renewable Energy Technology Project From Concept to Commercial Operation

Dennis Loria, Robert Nicholson, Edward Sullivan

POWER 2004; 655-670https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52114

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View Articletitled, The First Commercial Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant: Taking a Renewable Energy Technology Project From Concept to Commercial Operation

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Topics: Ocean thermal energy conversion , Power stations , Renewable energy , Water , Cycles , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Seawater , Temperature , Economics

What Powers the Chevrolet in 2030?

Richard C. Hill

POWER 2004; 671-673https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52126

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View Articletitled, What Powers the Chevrolet in 2030?

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Topics: Electric power generation , Energy policy , Fuels , Hydrogen , Petroleum , Transportation systems

Improving Coal-Fired Power Plant Performance and Operating Flexibility Today

Heinz Termuehlen

POWER 2004; 675-685https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52129

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View Articletitled, Improving Coal-Fired Power Plant Performance and Operating Flexibility Today

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Topics: Coal , Power stations , Carbon dioxide , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Fossil fuels , Stress

Comparative Analysis of Advanced H₂/Air Cycle Power Plants Based on Different Hydrogen Production Systems From Fossil Fuels

M. Gambini, M. Vellini

POWER 2004; 687-698https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52154

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View Articletitled, Comparative Analysis of Advanced H2/Air Cycle Power Plants Based on Different Hydrogen Production Systems From Fossil Fuels

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Topics: Cycles , Fossil fuels , Hydrogen production , Power stations , Coal , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycle power stations , Emissions , Fuel gasification , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations

Capturing the Energy of Ocean Waves

Douglas E. Wolfe

POWER 2004; 699-702https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52170

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View Articletitled, Capturing the Energy of Ocean Waves

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Topics: Ocean waves , Oceans , Shorelines , Building materials , Flywheels , Inertia (Mechanics) , Renewable energy , Storms , Waves

Coal Based Methanol for Use in Fuel Cells: Research Needed

Paul A. Erickson, Robert J. Kamisky, Nathan Moock

POWER 2004; 703-710https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52175

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View Articletitled, Coal Based Methanol for Use in Fuel Cells: Research Needed

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Topics: Coal , Fuel cells , Methanol , Hydrogen , Fuels , Catalysts , Electrolytes , Feedstock , Fuel cell applications , Fuel cell vehicles

Management Issues

Managing New Energy Technology Alternatives for India’s Captive Power Industry

Vijai P. Atavane

POWER 2004; 711-721https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52043

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View Articletitled, Managing New Energy Technology Alternatives for India’s Captive Power Industry

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Topics: Cycles , Decision analysis , Economics , Emissions , Energy generation , Energy industry , Fuel cell technology , Innovation , Modeling , Natural gas

Application of Neural Network in Monitoring an Industrial Plant for a Complex

Babak Seyedan, Rory Hynes

POWER 2004; 723-730https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52073

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View Articletitled, Application of Neural Network in Monitoring an Industrial Plant for a Complex

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Industrial plants , Boilers , Energy consumption , Heat , Algorithms , Combined heat and power , Computational methods , Feedforward control , Gas engines

Minimizing the Impact of SCR Catalyst on Total Generating Cost Through Effective Catalyst Management

James E. Staudt

POWER 2004; 731-740https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52091

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View Articletitled, Minimizing the Impact of SCR Catalyst on Total Generating Cost Through Effective Catalyst Management

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Topics: Catalysts , Nitrogen oxides , Stress , Boilers , Coal , Power plant operators , Selective catalytic reduction , Tradeoffs

Management Challenges in Emerging European Union Eco-Standards

Ted A. Aanstoos

POWER 2004; 741-752https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52115

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View Articletitled, Management Challenges in Emerging European Union Eco-Standards

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Topics: Decontamination , Design , Economics , Energy efficiency , Engineering drawing and drafting , Pollution control , Product planning , Regulations , Sales , Sustainability

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Using CFD to Model Coal Roping Phenomenon in Coal Transport Systems

Gengxun Huang, Kenneth M. Bryden, Edmundo Vasquez, Ravikanth Avancha

POWER 2004; 753-759https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52076

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View Articletitled, Using CFD to Model Coal Roping Phenomenon in Coal Transport Systems

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Topics: Coal , Computational fluid dynamics , Pipes , Centrifugal force , Flow (Dynamics) , Nitrogen oxides , Particulate matter , Ropes , Two-phase flow

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