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ASME 2005 Power Conference

April 5–7, 2005

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-4182-0

In This Volume

Components, Plant Systems and Design Engineering (31)
Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (25)
Steam Turbines and Generators (30)
Fuels, Combustion and Emission Issues (31)
Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems (27)
Management Issues (7)
Combined Cycles and Combustion Turbines (25)
Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes (10)
ICOPE Sessions (17)

ASME 2005 Power Conference

Components, Plant Systems and Design Engineering

Design of a Provisory Axle for Substitution of a 69MW Generator’s Rotor

Salustiano Martins Pinto Junior, Hernani De Pinho Carvalho

POWER 2005; 1-6doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50016

Topics: Design , Rotors , Modal analysis , Bearings , Blast furnaces , Flanges , Generators , Geometry , Maintenance , Power stations

Advancements In Hydraulic Modeling of Cooling Water Intakes in Power Plants

Andrew E. Johansson, Philip S. Stacy, Dean K. White, Fangbiao Lin

POWER 2005; 7-16doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50041

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Cooling , Modeling , Power stations , Pumps , Vortices , Water

Predicting Performance of a Condenser With Plugged Tubes

Gene L. Minner, Gerald Weber

POWER 2005; 17-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50057

Topics: Condensers (steam plant)

An Integrated Cooling Water Intake System Enhancement Strategy

Jeffrey M. Jones, Bert Mayer

POWER 2005; 29-33doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50061

Topics: Cooling , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Design , Lakes , Acoustics , Maintenance , Modeling , Pumps

Low Pressure Injection System Crossconnect Modification

Ronnie T. Broughton

POWER 2005; 35-39doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50075

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure

Coupling Effect of Flexible Geared Rotor on Quick Return Mechanism

J. R. Chang, W. C. Hsu

POWER 2005; 41-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50093

Topics: Rotors

Advances in Desuperheating Technology for Reliable Performance of Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP)

Peter Borzsony, Sanjay V. Sherikar

POWER 2005; 53-61doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50108

Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Reliability , Steam , Temperature , Temperature control

T/P92: The Future of High Energy Power Plant Piping?

P. Jason Dobson

POWER 2005; 63-85doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50110

Topics: Pipes , Power stations , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Emissions , Temperature , ASME Standards , Construction , Generators , Manufacturing , Mechanical engineers

Case Study of an Alternative Solution to a High-Energy Drain Problem in a Surface Condenser

Steven Kidwell

POWER 2005; 87-93doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50120

Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Steam , Maintenance , Damage , Fatigue cracks , Pipes , Pressure , Service life (Equipment) , Superheating , Temperature

Numerical Simulation of Pressure Drop Through a Rotating Plenum Fan

John P. Borg

POWER 2005; 95-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50132

Topics: Computer simulation , Pressure drop , Blades , Design , Resolution (Optics) , Turbulence , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Fans , Flow (Dynamics)

Design of a Moderate Speed-High Capacity Centrifugal Compressor With Application to PSA and VPSA Air Separation Processes

Ahmed Abdelwahab

POWER 2005; 101-108doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50140

Topics: Compressors , Design , Separation (Technology) , Cycles , Pressure , Machinery , Vacuum , Inlet guide vanes , Displacement , Feedback

The Practical Application and Innovation of Cleaning Technology for Condensers

Andy Howell, George Saxon, Jr.

POWER 2005; 109-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50173

Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Corrosion , Innovation

Analysis on Technology of High-Frequency Vibratory Stress Relief

Wen He, Yaoxing Ren, Caijin Chen, Fai Ma

POWER 2005; 119-122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50175

Topics: Dislocations , Stress

An Investigation on Real and Imaginary Energy Transfer Mechanism Caused in Rotating Flow Passage of Centrifugal Pump

Takaharu Tanaka, Chao Liu

POWER 2005; 123-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50188

Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Energy transformation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Particulate matter , Rotation

Optimizing Feedwater Heater Operation in a Nuclear Power Plant

Bill Fitzgerald

POWER 2005; 135-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50197

Topics: Feedwater , Nuclear power stations , Boiling , Control systems , Cycles , Fracture toughness , Heat , Maintenance , Nuclear reactors , Pneumatic control

Rated Fan Performance: Determining If It Is Accurate and Acceptable — A Case for Laboratory Verification Testing

Steven G. Kaufman, Vern Martin

POWER 2005; 139-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50202

Topics: Testing , Testing performance , Design , Acceptance criteria , Corrective actions , Fans , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Probability , Risk

Preventing Failures by Using No-Tube-in-the-Window (NTIW) Baffling in Feedwater Heater Design

Thomas J. Muldoon

POWER 2005; 147-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50215

Topics: Design , Failure , Feedwater , Stress , Engineers , Failure mechanisms , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow-induced vibrations , Power stations , Steam

Repairing Feedwater Heater Tubes Using Explosively Welded and Brazed Sleeves

Thomas J. Muldoon

POWER 2005; 153-156doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50217

Topics: Feedwater , Maintenance , Failure , Electromagnetic induction , High pressure (Physics) , Leakage , Reliability , Risk , Stress , Turbines

A Design Model of a New Positive Displacement Rotary Compressor Based on Trochoidal Geometry for High Pressure Applications

Ahmed Abdelwahab

POWER 2005; 157-165doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50220

Topics: Compressors , Design , Displacement , Geometry , High pressure (Physics) , Rotors , Compression , Coolants , Engineering prototypes , Equations of motion

Dry and Hybrid Condenser Cooling Design to Maximize Operating Income

Richard B. Boulay, Miroslav J. Cerha, Mo Massoudi

POWER 2005; 167-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50225

Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Design , Economics

General Calculation Model on the Influence of Heater Terminal Temperature Difference on Turbine Power

Songling Wang, Xuelei Zhang, Haiping Chen, Lanxin Zhou

POWER 2005; 177-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50300

Topics: Temperature , Turbines , Enthalpy , Heat , Thermal systems , Design , Economics , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Water

Temperature-Field and Thermal Stress in Tube and Its Accessories of Power-Boiler

Baojiang Chen

POWER 2005; 181-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50301

Topics: Temperature , Thermal stresses , Water tube boilers , Stress , Absorption , Boundary-value problems , Design , Differential equations , Heat , Safety

Study on Characteristic Curves of Creep-Fatigue Interaction on 12Cr1MoV Steel

Jie-Fu Chen, Hou-Yi Li, Hong-Shu Lin, Hong-Jie Liu

POWER 2005; 187-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50302

Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Steel , Damage , Fatigue damage , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , China , Welding

The Flow Characteristics of Flue Gas Between the Fins of a Single Spiral Finned Tube

Fengzhong Sun, Yuetao Shi, Zhihang Han, Yang Liu, Xinyuan Huang, Naihua Wang

POWER 2005; 193-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50303

Topics: Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases , Abrasion , Boilers , Heat exchangers

Research and Implementation of Soot-Blowing Optimization on 600MW Coal-Fired Boiler

Yu-Dong Zhu, Wei-Ping Yan, Zheng-Yang Gao, Xing-He Wang, Zhan-Feng Qin

POWER 2005; 199-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50304

Topics: Boilers , Coal , Optimization , Soot , Convection , Economics , Security , Steam

Research on Optimization Model for Power Coal Blending Based on Genetic Algorithm

Yanfen Liao, Changhong Wu, Xiaoqian Ma

POWER 2005; 203-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50305

Topics: Coal , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Power stations , Furnaces , Pressure , Sulfur

High Temp. High Pressure CFB Boiler Superheater Layout and Optimum Design

Yigong Zhou

POWER 2005; 209-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50306

Topics: Boilers , Design , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Superheaters

The Low Load Characteristic and Energy-Saving Optimizing Control of Large Capacity Power Plant

Chunfa Zhang, Liping Li, Huijie Wang, Ning Zhao, Xuelei Zhang

POWER 2005; 215-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50307

Topics: Power stations , Stress , Thermal systems , Economics , Steam , Design , Heat , Optimization , Pressure

FRD-200 Sea Water Desalination Spent Fuel Reactor

Danrong Song, Xiaoting Ding

POWER 2005; 221-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50308

Topics: Seawater , Spent nuclear fuels , Cities , Heat , Low temperature , Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Refrigeration

Mechanism Study and Influence Factors Analysis of Desulphurization in Flue Gas Circulating Fluidized Bed

Yi Zhao, Shuang-Chen Ma, Xiao-Jun Sun

POWER 2005; 225-231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50309

Topics: Desulfurization , Flue gases , Fluidized beds , Flue gas desulfurization , Absorption , Mass transfer , Particulate matter , Abrasion , Absorbents , Agglomeration (Materials)

Development of Sound Source Inquiry Equipment: The Sound-Visualizing Camera

Hiroyuki Wada, Akira Suzuki, Yasuo Sugimoto, Takeshi Sugiyama, Masanao Owaki, Yasuhiro Yamashita

POWER 2005; 233-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50339

Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Fans , Loudness (Acoustics) , Noise (Sound)

Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Performance Considerations in Power Uprates of Nuclear Power Plants: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2005; 239-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50003

Topics: Nuclear power stations , Power uprate , Feedwater , Flow measurement , Measurement uncertainty , Pumps , Turbogenerators , Boiling water reactors , Condensed matter , Condensers (steam plant)

Analysis of Turbine Cycle Performance Losses Using Entropy Balance Techniques

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2005; 251-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50004

Topics: Cycles , Entropy , Turbines , Power stations , Boilers , Enthalpy , Feedwater , Laws of thermodynamics , Modeling , Pipes

Performance Considerations in Replacement of Low-Pressure Turbine Rotors for Nuclear Power Plants: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2005; 259-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50005

Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Rotors , Turbines , Power uprate , Maintainability , Reliability , Cycles , Design , Disks

Piping System Noise Issues: Multiple Noise Sources

Denis G. Karczub, Fred W. Catron, Charles DePenning, Allen C. Fagerlund

POWER 2005; 269-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50015

Topics: Noise (Sound) , Piping systems , Valves , Flow (Dynamics) , Manifolds , Pipes , Power stations

Investigation on Dynamic Rule Method for Optimum Load-Burdening About Turbine Units of Thermal Power Plant Basing on the Economy and Reliability

Jingyu Ran, Lin Yang, Li Zhang

POWER 2005; 273-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50019

Topics: Economics , Reliability , Stress , Thermal power stations , Turbines

Contribution on Rotordynamics Analysis With Gear Coupling: Application to Damage Tracking in Reducers

Malal Kane, Guy Ferraris

POWER 2005; 277-285doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50025

Topics: Damage , Gears , Rotordynamics , Computer simulation , Machinery , Stiffness , Wavelet transforms

Baselining Strategies to Improve PM Implementation

J. K. August, Brian Ramey, Krishna Vasudevan

POWER 2005; 287-297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50032

Topics: Maintenance , Optimization

Inverse Methodologies for Actual Status Recognition of Gas Turbine Components

Giovanni Cerri, Sandra Borghetti, Coriolano Salvini

POWER 2005; 299-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50033

Topics: Algorithms , Gas turbines , Inverse problems , Calibration , Artificial neural networks , Monitoring systems

In-Site Machining of Steam Turbine High-Pressure Casing-Case History

Zdzislaw Mazur, Alejandro Herna´ndez, Alberto Luna, Enrique Nieblas, Rafael Ferna´ndez

POWER 2005; 307-311doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50034

Topics: Deformation , High pressure (Physics) , Machining , Steam turbines

Experiments on Fault Analysis About Valves of 2D12 Reciprocating Compressors

JingBo Gao, RiXin Wang, MinQiang Xu

POWER 2005; 313-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50043

Topics: Compressors , Valves , Leakage , Springs , Failure , Instrumentation , Sensors , Signals , Suction

Successful Vibration Trouble-Shooting of Large Power Plant Rotating Machinery

Maurice L. Adams, Jr., Michael L. Adams

POWER 2005; 317-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50059

Topics: Machinery , Power stations , Vibration , Computer simulation , Cutting , Feedwater , Pumps , Turbogenerators

On-Line Heat Rate Monitoring as a Basis for an On-Line Turbine Diagnostic System

Y. Bercovich, S. Glickman, L. Levin, A. Gordinsky, V. Belfor, M. Berman

POWER 2005; 325-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50071

Topics: Heat , Turbines , Cycles , Errors , Accuracy and precision , Condensers (steam plant) , Filtration , Instrumentation , Noise (Sound) , Quality control

Lessons Learned: Low Condenser Vacuum/High Condensate Dissolved Oxygen Levels at D. C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant

Komandur S. Sunder Raj, Richard A. Harris

POWER 2005; 333-340doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50084

Topics: Condensed matter , Condensers (steam plant) , Nuclear power stations , Oxygen , Vacuum , Ejectors , Steam , Design , Corrective actions , Inspection

Is Insufficient NPSH Available Always the Cause of Cavitation in Centrifugal Pumps?

Vidhu S. Gairola

POWER 2005; 341-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50099

Topics: Cavitation , Centrifugal pumps , Pumps , Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat , Pressure , Temperature , Vapors

Study on Self-Learning for Vibration Fault Diagnosis System of Rotating Machinery

Zhihua Ge, Yuguang Niu, Zhiping Song, Zhongguang Fu

POWER 2005; 347-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50123

Topics: Dimensions , Fault diagnosis , Fractals , Machinery , Vibration

A Sequential Approach for Gas Turbine Power Plant Preventive Maintenance Scheduling

Yongjun Zhao, Vitali Volovoi, Mark Waters, Dimitri Mavris

POWER 2005; 353-362doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50131

Topics: Gas turbines , Maintenance , Power stations , Optimization , Combined cycle power stations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Economics , Electricity (Physics) , Inspection , Reliability

The Roles of Operations, Maintenance, and Management in a Preventable Power Plant Explosion

John A. Palmer

POWER 2005; 363-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50164

Topics: Explosions , Maintenance , Power stations , Boilers , Accidents , Coal , Damage , Disasters , Failure , Fuels

The Changing Face of Power Plant Statistics: New Changes to IEEE 762 and GADS

G. Michael Curley

POWER 2005; 367-371doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50170

Topics: Electrical engineers , Power stations , Reliability , Statistics

Applying Weibull Methods in Gas Turbine Component Data Analysis

Ronald H. Salzman

POWER 2005; 373-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50205

Topics: Gas turbines , Weibull distribution , Approximation , Blades , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fuels , Log normal distribution , Nozzles , Thermocouples

Fuzzy Neural Network Modeling for Fault Diagnosis in Turbine Startup of a Power Plant

Weiliang Chen, Guodong Xia, Hongyu Sun

POWER 2005; 383-386doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50310

Topics: Fault diagnosis , Fuzzy neural nets , Modeling , Power stations , Turbines , Neural network models

Study and Application on Real Time Optimum Operation for Plant Units

Yanfen Liao, Jiejin Cai, Xiaoqian Ma

POWER 2005; 387-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50311

Topics: Coal , Optimization , Power stations , Stress

A New Method’s Application Study on the Main Steam Temperature System

Junjie Gu, Luanying Zhang, Zhiming Qin

POWER 2005; 391-395doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50312

Topics: Steam , Temperature , Control equipment , Algorithms , Simulation results , Stress

Integrated Optimum Gray Neural Network Model of Monthly Power Load Forecasting Based on Optimum Credibility

Dong-Xiao Niu, Jian-Chang Lu, Yuan-Yuan Li

POWER 2005; 397-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50313

Topics: Load forecasting , Neural network models , Stress , Algorithms , Modeling , Power systems (Machinery)

The Application and Research of Fieldbus and Expert System in the Chemical Examination Station of the Power Plant

Tianhong Wang, Guili Yuan, Yan Bai, Zijie Wang

POWER 2005; 401-405doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50314

Topics: Expert systems , Power stations , Control systems , Power systems (Machinery) , Process control , Design , Exhaust systems , Water , Workshops (Work spaces)

Study on Applications of State Feedback Based on NN Observer in Super-Heated Steam Temperature Control

Luanying Zhang, Zhiming Qin, Junjie Gu

POWER 2005; 407-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50315

Topics: State feedback , Steam , Superheating , Temperature control , Control systems , Artificial neural networks , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Power stations , Simulation , State estimation

Steam Turbines and Generators

Analysis of Turbo-Generator Circulating Current Between Stator Winding Parallel-Connected Branches Under Fault Conditions

Shuting Wan, Heming Li, Yonggang Li, Fanchao Meng

POWER 2005; 411-415doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50046

Topics: Circuits , Generators , Rotors , Stators , Turbogenerators , Winding (process)

Numerical Estimation of Losses in Steam Flow Through LP Turbine Stages

Slawomir Dykas, Wlodzimierz Wroblewski

POWER 2005; 417-424doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50047

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Turbines , Computational fluid dynamics , Condensation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Geometry , Rotors , Steam turbines , Computational methods

Modern Reaction HP/IP Turbine Technology Advances and Experiences

Paul Hurd, Frank Truckenmueller, Norbert Thamm, Helmut Pollak, Matthias Neef, Mathias Deckers

POWER 2005; 425-435doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50085

Topics: Advanced materials , Coal , Combined cycles , Cylinders , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Reliability , Steam turbines , Thermal power stations , Turbines

Dynamic Analysis of an 1150 MW Turbine-Generator

Edgar J. Gunter, Wen Jeng Chen

POWER 2005; 437-443doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50142

Topics: Dynamic analysis , Turbogenerators , Bearings , Damping , Blades , Finite element analysis , Transient analysis , Eigenvalues , Excitation systems , Cycles

Turbine Generator Lubrication Oil Supply Reliability Improvements at Southern California Edison’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station

Fred Y. Simma, Russell J. Chetwynd, Stuart A. Rowe

POWER 2005; 445-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50149

Topics: Lubrication , Power stations , Reliability , Turbogenerators , Bearings , Lubricating oils , Pumps , Turbines , Damage , Failure

Research on Life Assessment and Monitoring System of Steam Turbine

Qing He, Dongmei Du

POWER 2005; 453-456doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50152

Topics: Monitoring systems , Steam turbines , Temperature , Thermal stresses

A Whole Transfer Matrix Method for the Eigensolutions of Multi-Rotor Systems

Shan Chai, Xianyue Gang, Qinwen Qu

POWER 2005; 457-463doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50159

Topics: Rotors

A Dynamic Analysis for the Loose Lashing Wire Grouped Blade

Shan Chai, Xianyue Gang, Yigang Sun, Ensun Yu

POWER 2005; 465-472doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50162

Topics: Blades , Dynamic analysis , Emission spectroscopy , Entropy , Spectroscopy , Transients (Dynamics) , Wire

High-Temperature and High-Pressure Steam Flow Through a Steam Turbine Bypass Valve Line

R. S. Amano

POWER 2005; 473-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50194

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Steam , Steam turbines , Valves , Turbines , Turbulence , Design , Finite volume methods

A New Intelligent Measurement System of Torsional Vibration for Turbine-Generator Set

Dongmei Du, Qing He, Zengqin Wang

POWER 2005; 483-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50207

Topics: Measurement systems , Turbogenerators , Vibration

Orbit Shape Automatic Recognition Based on Artificial Neural Network

Dongmei Du, Qing He

POWER 2005; 489-492doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50208

Topics: Artificial neural networks , Fault diagnosis , Shapes

Experience With Advanced Monitoring Tools

Brad McNamara, Carl-Ernst Stephan, Max Hobelsberger

POWER 2005; 493-498doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50212

Topics: Data mining , Design , Expert systems , Generators , Inspection , Machinery , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Reliability

Experience With Emergency Response Planning and Rotor Flux Monitoring to Improve Generator Reliability

Richard Williams, Paul Michael

POWER 2005; 499-507doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50214

Topics: Emergency response , Generators , Reliability , Rotors

Case History: Generator Rotor Shorted Turn Induced Vibration Excursion

Ken A. Palmer

POWER 2005; 509-517doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50219

Topics: Generators , Rotors , Vibration

The Positive Effects of Utilizing Continuous Hydrogen Replenishment in Electric Power Generators

John Speranza, Lawrence Dusold

POWER 2005; 519-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50226

Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Generators , Hydrogen , Thermal conductivity , Cooling , Forced convection , Friction , Heat , Pressure

ALSTOM-CPS San Antonio Retrofit of JK Spruce Unit 1 HP-IP Turbine: An Example of an Advanced Steam Turbine Upgrade for Improved Performance by a Non-OEM Supplier

Simon Hogg, Donald Stephen

POWER 2005; 525-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50227

Topics: Steam turbines , Turbines , Cylinders , Steam , Testing , Valves , Blades , Design , Enthalpy , Impulse (Physics)

Study on Reliability Design Technology of Steam Turbine Blades

Jin-Yuan Shi, Yu Yang, Qing Sun, Zhi-Cheng Deng

POWER 2005; 539-544doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50316

Topics: Blades , Design , Reliability , Steam turbines , Design methodology , Stress , Oscillating frequencies , Safety , Steam , Turbine blades

Application Study of the Intelligent Integration Fuzzy Control in Steam Turbine Governing System

Guili Yuan, Tianhong Wang, Jizhen Liu, Zijie Wang

POWER 2005; 545-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50317

Topics: Fuzzy control , Steam turbines , Algorithms , Control systems , Errors , Nonlinear systems , Steady state , Computers , Engines , Motors

Study on the Method of On-Line Measurement of Water Content in Turbine Oil Based on Resonant Cavity Perturbation

Song-Feng Tian, Zhong-He Han, Kun Yang

POWER 2005; 549-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50318

Topics: Cavities , Resonance , Turbines , Water , Accuracy and precision , Deflection , Economics , Microwaves , Q-factor , Safety

Calculation of Static Strength of Steam Turbine Impeller

Chang-Fu Ding, Song-Feng Tian, Li Sun, Jiang-Bo Qian

POWER 2005; 555-558doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50319

Topics: Impellers , Steam turbines , Differential equations , Deformation , Design , Optimization , Rotors , Safety , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering)

An Analysis on Disk Vibration in Steam Turbine

Yigang Sun, Ensun Yu

POWER 2005; 559-564doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50320

Topics: Disks , Steam turbines , Vibration , Shapes , Blades , Modal analysis , Mode shapes , Safety

MHI Approach to Upgrading Old Steam Turbines

Yoshihiro Minami, Nobuhiro Osaki, Yuji Akaishi, William Newsom

POWER 2005; 565-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50340

Topics: Steam turbines , Design , Power stations , Turbine components , Turbines , Turbogenerators

Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Geothermal Steam Turbines

A. Sakuma, T. Matsuura, T. Suzuki, O. Watanabe, M. Fukuda

POWER 2005; 571-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50341

Topics: Geothermal engineering , Life extension , Steam turbines , Steam , Pressure , Reliability , Blades , Corrosion , Damage , Design

Recent Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Existing Steam Turbines

T. Suzuki, T. Matsuura, A. Sakuma, H. Kodama, K. Takagi, A. Curtis

POWER 2005; 577-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50342

Topics: Life extension , Steam turbines , Design , Public utilities , Blades , Case studies , Electric power generation , Generators , Maintenance , Reliability

Recent Development of Steam Turbines With High Steam Temperatures

Hideo Nomoto, Yoshikazu Kuroki, Masafumi Fukuda, Shinya Fujitsuka

POWER 2005; 583-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50343

Topics: High temperature , Steam , Steam turbines , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Development and Operating Experience of a Two-Casing 600MW Ultra-Super-Critical Steam Turbine

Yoshinori Tanaka, Hiroharu Ohyama, Naoto Tochitani, Tamiaki Nakazawa

POWER 2005; 589-595doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50344

Topics: Steam turbines , Pressure , Design , Blades , Steel , Turbines , Construction , Electricity (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery

Recent Life Assessment Technology for Existing Steam Turbines

K. Saito, A. Sakuma, M. Fukuda

POWER 2005; 597-602doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50345

Topics: Steam turbines , Creep , Fatigue , High temperature , Steel , High temperature steam , Life extension , Maintenance , Materials degradation , Reliability

Application of CFD to Partial Admission Stages of Steam Turbine

Naoto Sakai, Tetsuya Harada, Yoshinobu Imai

POWER 2005; 603-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50346

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Steam turbines , Turbines , Dimensional analysis , Modeling , Pressure , Stress

Development and Verification of 3000 rpm 48 Inch Integral Shroud Blade for Steam Turbine

Yasutomo Kaneko, Kazushi Mori, Hiroharu Ohyama

POWER 2005; 609-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50347

Topics: Blades , Steam turbines , Vibration , Design , Stress , Resonance , Centrifugal force , Damping , Friction , Reliability

Development of Welded Rotors for High-Temperature Steam Turbines

Ryotaro Magoshi, Yoshinori Tanaka, Takashi Nakano, Tetsu Konishi, Shin Nishimoto, Takashi Shige, Yoshikuni Kadoya

POWER 2005; 617-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50348

Topics: High temperature steam , Rotors , Turbines , Combined cycle power stations , High temperature , Inspection , Low temperature , Machinery , Steam turbines , Steel

Fuels, Combustion and Emission Issues

Flow and Thermal Structure of Burner-Wake Stabilized Elliptic Jet Flames in a Cross-Flow

S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2005; 625-630doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50029

Topics: Cross-flow , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Wakes

Characteristics of a Laminar Diffusion Flame in a Cross-Flow of Combustion Products

M. A. Simon, B. D. Baird, S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2005; 631-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50030

Topics: Combustion , Cross-flow , Diffusion flames

Mitigation of Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Coal Power Stations

B. Chudnovsky, G. Jinjikhashvily, Y. Schweitzer, A. Talanker, R. Meir

POWER 2005; 639-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50037

Topics: Carbon dioxide , Coal power , Emissions , Coal , Pollution , Power stations , Flue gases , Boilers , Gases , Optimization

We Energies’ Pleasant Prairie Power Plant: AQCS Retrofit Project

Dan Bichler, Samuel R. Barnes, Aklima Hossain

POWER 2005; 657-665doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50050

Topics: Power stations , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Coal , Steam , Air pollution , Boilers , Construction , Firing , Flue gas desulfurization

Seawater Scrubbing for the Removal of Sulfur Dioxide in a Steam Turbine Power Plant

Akili D. Khawaji, Jong-Mihn Wie

POWER 2005; 667-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50051

Topics: Power stations , Seawater , Steam turbines , Sulfur , Flue gas desulfurization , Flue gases , Absorption , Chemistry , Combustion , Construction

The Use of Selective Bunkering to Optimise PRB Utilisation at Nanticoke Generating Station

Lester W. Marshall

POWER 2005; 679-682doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50082

Topics: Coal , Combustion systems , Firing , Furnaces , Grinding , Innovation , Power stations , Rivers , Stress

Increasing SCR NOx Removal From 85 to 93% at the Duke Power Cliffside Steam Station

Terence R. Ake, Clayton A. Erickson, Linton K. Hutcheson

POWER 2005; 683-686doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50086

Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Steam

Low Cost ESP Performance Enhancement: A Proactive Approach

Norman Plaks, Ken Parker, Anupam Sanyal, Jeff Allen

POWER 2005; 687-696doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50089

Topics: Coal , Computers , Design , Electrodes , Emissions , Gas flow , Particle size , Particulate matter , Power stations , Regulations

Moisture Content Measurements on Sawdust With Radio Frequency Spectroscopy

Jenny Nystro¨m, Eva Thorin, Stefan O. Backa, Erik Dahlquist

POWER 2005; 697-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50119

Topics: Biofuel , Spectroscopy , Wood wastes , Power stations , Biomass , Density , Fuels , Calibration , Containers , Errors

Development of a CFD-Based Coal Pipe Design Tool

Gengxun Huang, Kenneth M. Bryden

POWER 2005; 703-709doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50130

Topics: Coal , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Pipes , Power stations

A Comprehensive Approach to NO_x Reduction Without Low NO_x Burners

Stephen K. Storm, Maureen M. Moss

POWER 2005; 711-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50151

Topics: Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Optimization , Stress , Fuels , Furnaces , Reliability , Air flow , Carbon , Catalysts

Confinement Effects on Flow Dynamics in Swirling Flames

S. Archer, A. K. Gupta

POWER 2005; 717-726doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50167

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

A General C-H-O-N-S Fuel Combustion Program for Temperature and Product Species

David S. Olinger, David G. Lilley

POWER 2005; 727-735doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50181

Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Temperature , Computers , Oxygen , Carbon dioxide , Combustion chambers , Energy generation , Flames , Heat transfer

Volume, Temperature and Location of Smoke in Fires

David G. Lilley

POWER 2005; 737-742doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50183

Topics: Fire , Smoke , Temperature , Oxygen , Combustion , Computers , Fuels , Heat losses , Air entrainment , Algorithms

Performance of a Natural Gas Engine Using Variable Air Composition

Munidhar S. Biruduganti, Sreenath B. Gupta, Steve McConnell, Raj Sekar

POWER 2005; 743-749doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50193

Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Fuels , Gas engines , Generators , Ignition , Maintenance

Reduce Fuel Costs and NOx Emissions by Controlling Excess Oxygen in the Firebox

Gary A. Lang, Brien Knight, Paul Barker

POWER 2005; 751-754doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50195

Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Oxygen

Coal Quality and Its Impact on Power Stations Emissions Control

J. W. Allen, K. R. Parker, A. Sanyal

POWER 2005; 755-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50196

Topics: Air pollution control , Coal , Power stations , Nitrogen oxides , Boilers , Firing , Particulate matter , Sulfur , Carbon , Combustion

Simulation of Gas Turbine Reacting Flows

R. S. Amano, J. Xie

POWER 2005; 761-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50198

Topics: Ceramic foam , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Firing , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas turbines

Ash Measurement at NRG Huntley Using High Temperature Strain Gauges

Charlie Breeding, Joe Schmitt, Huiying Zhuang

POWER 2005; 767-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50203

Topics: High temperature , Strain gages , Soot , Gages , Superheaters , Boilers , Coal , Control systems , Rods , Steam

Experimental Study on the Performance of Heat Transfer of a Novel Liquid-Gas Two-Phase Flow Scrubber for Flue Gas Desulfurization

Li-Jun Fang, Hong-Peng Song, Qu-Lan Zhou, Shi-En Hui, Tong-Mo Xu

POWER 2005; 775-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50321

Topics: Flue gas desulfurization , Heat transfer , Two-phase flow , Flue gases , Heat transfer coefficients , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Mass transfer , Temperature distribution

Calculation of the Multiphase Equilibrium of the Reaction in Wet Flue Gas Desulfuration

Qulan Zhou, Shi’en Hui, Tongmo Xu, Caihong Zhao, Zhenhai Shi

POWER 2005; 779-783doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50322

Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Flue gases , Carbon dioxide , Temperature , Design , Desulfurization , Pressure , Water

Spectral Analysis of Pulverized Coal Combustion Stability

Yuefeng Yu, Jun Ma, Haojie Fan

POWER 2005; 785-789doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50323

Topics: Coal , Combustion , Emission spectroscopy , Spectroscopy , Stability , Flames , Signals , Artificial neural networks , Radiation (Physics) , Algorithms

Study on Techniques for Online Measurement to Air and Pulverized Coal Mixture Flow Parameters of Coal-Fired Boiler in Power Plant

Wei-Guo Pan, Yu Wang, Jiangmin Cao, Yunlong Zhou

POWER 2005; 791-793doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50324

Topics: Boilers , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Power stations

RES Introduced Through Flame Image Processing and Visualization of 3-D Temperature Distribution in a Coal-Fired Boiler Furnace

Zixue Luo, Huai-Chun Zhou, Lubin Wu, Zhiwei Liu

POWER 2005; 795-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50325

Topics: Boilers , Coal , Flames , Furnaces , Image processing , Temperature distribution , Visualization , Combustion , Fuels , Control systems

Volatiles and Elements Release Characters of Micronized Coal at High Temperature

Zhong Liu, Wei-Ping Yan, Li Zhao, Xiao-Min Wang

POWER 2005; 801-806doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50338

Topics: Coal , High temperature , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Heating , Power stations

Development of Low-NOx DME Multi-Ports Burner

Ryosuke Matsumoto, Mamoru Ozawa, Isao Ishihara, Shingo Sasaki, Masahiro Takaichi

POWER 2005; 807-812doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50349

Topics: Gates (Closures) , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Combustion , Fuels , Air jets , Combustion systems , Diffusion (Physics) , Flames , Flow (Dynamics)

Influence of Radiation Reabsorption on Laminar Burning Velocity of Methane Premixed Flame Composed With Steam and Carbon Dioxide

Takumi Ebara, Norihiko Iki, Sanyo Takahashi, Won-Hee Park

POWER 2005; 813-817doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50350

Topics: Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Flames , Gas turbines , Methane , Radiation (Physics) , Steam

Characterization of Coal Ash Emissivity in High-Temperature Atmospheres

Miki Shimogori, Hidehisa Yoshizako, Yoshio Shimogori, Mark Richardson

POWER 2005; 819-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50351

Topics: Coal , Emissivity , High temperature , Furnaces , Radiation (Physics) , Errors , Fittings , Pyrometers , Reflection , Rivers

Modeling of NOx and CO Reactions for Commercial Scale Pulverized Coal Firing Boilers

Hirofumi Okazaki, Masayuki Taniguchi, Kenji Yamamoto, Kenichi Ochi

POWER 2005; 825-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50352

Topics: Boilers , Coal , Firing , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Oxidation , Pyrolysis , Power stations , Simulation

Operation Results of IHI Flue Gas Desulfurization System for Unit 1(1,000MW) at Hitachinaka Power Station and Unit 1 at Mizue Power Station

Yoshiki Sasaki, Yoshimitsu Tsumita, Masahiro Torii, Yuusuke Mori

POWER 2005; 831-837doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50353

Topics: Flue gas desulfurization , Power stations , Temperature , Desulfurization , Cities , Coal , Construction , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Firing

DME-Fired Water-Tube Boiler: An R&D Study

Mamoru Ozawa, Ryosuke Matsumoto, Nobuo Higuchi, Yoshio Hayashi, Hiroki Uematsu, Yoshitaka Suita

POWER 2005; 839-844doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50354

Topics: Water tube boilers , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion technologies , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Flames , Furnaces , Ignition , Temperature

Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems

A New Concept for Renewable Power Generation: Integrating Off-Shore Wind Turbines With a Unique Wave Power Generation System

Edwin Polido, James P. Ulery, Francis A. Di Bella

POWER 2005; 845-863doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50009

Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Renewable energy , Wave power generation , Wave energy , Wind turbines , Civil engineering , Design , Generators , Storage , Testing

Renewable Energy: Myths, Legends, and Reality

Charles A. Powell, Thomas W. Johnson

POWER 2005; 865-870doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50044

Topics: Fuel gasification , Renewable energy , Wood wastes

Microgrid Viability for Small-Scale Cooling, Heating, and Power

Lubomir A. Ribarov, David S. Liscinsky

POWER 2005; 871-877doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50045

Topics: Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heating , Microgrids

Small-Scale Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems for the Remote Communities of the Developing Countries

Mazharul Islam, A. K. M. Sadrul Islam, M. Ruhul Amin

POWER 2005; 879-890doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50068

Topics: Developing nations , Renewable energy , Education , Solar energy , Sustainable development , Biomass , Dimensions , Distributed power generation , Energy sustainability , Exergy

Rethinking the Benefits of CHP

C. Thomas Tucker

POWER 2005; 891-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50073

Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Cogeneration systems , Economics , Homeland security , Natural gas , Reliability , Sustainability

Observation of Pressure Drop Behavior in an Operating Fuel Cell Stack

Frano Barbir, Haluk Gorgun, Xinting Wang

POWER 2005; 899-903doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50074

Topics: Drying , Floods , Fuel cells , Pressure drop , Proton exchange membranes

Dynamic Behaviour in a Hydro Power Rotor System Due to the Influence of Generator Shape and Fluid Dynamics

Martin Karlsson, Jan-Olov Aidanpa¨a¨

POWER 2005; 905-913doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50079

Topics: Fluid dynamics , Generators , Rotors , Shapes , Turbines

Multi-Physics Simulations of Fuel Cells Using Multi-Component Modeling

Andrei Smirnov, Andrew Burt, Hanzhoug Zhang, Ismail Celik

POWER 2005; 915-922doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50088

Topics: Engineering simulation , Fuel cells , Modeling , Physics , Simulation

Real Time Simulation for Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motor Drive Powered by a Fuel Cell System

Meranda Salem, Tuhin Das, Xiang Chen, Shankar Akella, Shiva Sivashankar

POWER 2005; 923-928doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50090

Topics: Fuel cells , Motor drives , Simulation , Hardware , Industrial research , Computer software , Engines , Motors , Computer simulation , Cycles

The Cities’ Role in the Switch From Destructable to Sustainable Energy Systems

Jude Iyinbor

POWER 2005; 929-931doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50098

Topics: Energy sustainability , Switches , Design , Energy / power systems , Fossil fuels , Sustainability

Determination of Journal Bearing Stiffness and Damping at Hydropower Generators Using Strain Gauges

Rolf K. Gustavsson, Mattias L. Lundstro¨m, Jan-Olov Aidanpa¨a¨

POWER 2005; 933-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50109

Topics: Damping , Generators , Hydropower , Journal bearings , Stiffness , Strain gages , Bearings , Stress , Displacement , Rotors

Overall Performance of Advanced H₂/Air Cycle Power Plants Based on Coal Decarbonisation

M. Gambini, M. Vellini

POWER 2005; 941-952doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50117

Topics: Coal , Cycles , Power stations , Hydrogen , Heat , Hydrogen production , Combined cycle power stations , Cooling , Economics , Energy sustainability

Impact of Voltage and Short Circuit Level on Harmonics Generated by Wind Turbines

G. R. Bhagwatikar, W. Z. Gandhare

POWER 2005; 953-958doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50121

Topics: Circuits , Wind turbines

Characterization of Air Flow Management and Control in a Fuel Cell Turbine Hybrid Power System Using Hardware Simulation

David Tucker, Larry Lawson, Randall Gemmen

POWER 2005; 959-967doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50127

Topics: Air flow , Fuel cells , Hardware , Hybrid power systems , Simulation , Turbines , Gas turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion chambers , Compressors

Scenarios for the Peruvian Rural Electrification Program

Pedro Mendoza G., Maximiliano Arroyo U., Wilson Jime´nez

POWER 2005; 969-973doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50135

Topics: Biomass , Energy / power systems , Renewable energy , Risk

Energy Systems for Rural Communities in Peru

Pedro Mendoza G., Maximiliano Arroyo U., Wilson Jime´nez

POWER 2005; 975-979doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50136

Topics: Construction , Design , Energy / power systems , Renewable energy sources , Shorelines , Sustainability , Wind energy , Wind energy systems

Transient Stefan Flows at Wet and Heated Equipment Boundaries

Luca J. Gratton

POWER 2005; 981-986doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50139

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Drying , Heat , Fluids , Insulation , Mass transfer , Modeling

A Model of a Hybrid Power Plant With Wind Turbines and Compressed Air Energy Storage

I. Arsie, V. Marano, G. Nappi, G. Rizzo

POWER 2005; 987-1000doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50187

Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Hybrid power systems , Wind turbines , Compressors , Design , Optimization , Simulation , Energy generation , Heat

Visualization of Flooding in Operating Fuel Cell

Feng-Yuan Zhang, Xiao-Guang Yang, Chao-Yang Wang

POWER 2005; 1001-1010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50206

Topics: Floods , Fuel cells , Visualization , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Drops , Durability , Gas diffusion layers , Resolution (Optics)

Real-Time Vehicle System Controller Design for a Hybrid Fuel Cell Bus

Bin He, Minggao Yang, Jiangqiu Li, Languang Lu

POWER 2005; 1011-1019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50224

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Fuel cells , Vehicles , Batteries , Control systems , Design methodology , Engines , Hardware , Modeling

Operating Results of Phosphoric Acid Type 100kW Fuel Cell Co-Generation System

Shigemi Kato, Shunsuke Ohga

POWER 2005; 1021-1025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50355

Topics: Boilers , Carbon dioxide , Cogeneration systems , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Fuel cells , Heat , Micro gas turbines , Personnel management

Development of New Heat Supply Unit Using Latent Heat: Dynamic Characteristics of Heat Storage Unit by a Use of Plate Fin Type Heat Exchanger

Hitoshi Asano, Terushige Fujii, Yoshinori Hisazumi, Toshihiro Hori, Tetsuo Abiko, Seiichi Kubokawa

POWER 2005; 1027-1032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50356

Topics: Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat storage , Latent heat , Cogeneration systems , Heat transfer , Melting point , Paraffin wax , Brazing , Cooling

Performance Evaluation of the Micro Cogeneration System Composed of Microturbine, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, and H₂O/LIBR Absorption Refrigerator

Hideo Yoshida, Yuhei Iwamoto, Akio Ueda, Motohiro Saito

POWER 2005; 1033-1038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50357

Topics: Absorption , Combined heat and power , Microturbines , Performance evaluation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Water , Temperature , Design , Energy generation , Fuels

Comparison of Hybrid Configurations of Power Generation and Refrigeration Cycles Using Ammonia-Water Mixture

Keisuke Takeshita, Masao Tomizawa, Akinori Nagashima, Yoshiharu Amano, Takumi Hashizume

POWER 2005; 1039-1044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50358

Topics: Absorption , Energy generation , Refrigeration cycles , Water

R&D on Gasification and Reforming Technology of Waste Wood as a Hydrogen Fuel Process of MCFC

Wei Wu, Katsuya Kawamoto, Hidetoshi Kuramothi

POWER 2005; 1045-1051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50359

Topics: Fuel gasification , Hydrogen fuels , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Wood products , Hydrogen , Catalysts , Fuels , Syngas , Biomass , Carbon

Effect of H₂S on MCFC 10kW-Stack Performance

H. Morita, M. Kawase, Y. Izaki, M. Komoda, T. Matsuyama

POWER 2005; 1053-1057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50360

Topics: Molten carbonate fuel cells , Fuel cells , Fuels , High temperature , Fuel gasification , Gaseous fuels , Anodes , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Coal

Vibration Analysis on the Rotating Machinery

Masao Morita

POWER 2005; 1059-1064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50361

Topics: Machinery , Pumps , Vibration , Vibration analysis , Bearings , Electricity (Physics) , Failure , Feedwater , Gears , Laser Doppler vibrometers

Management Issues

Protecting Intellectual Property in Power

Kathleen M. Kaplan, John J. Kaplan

POWER 2005; 1065-1070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50007

Topics: Intellectual property

Technology Growth and Cost Trends of Power Stations in India

Arjun Sarathi Ray

POWER 2005; 1071-1078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50020

Topics: Power stations , Construction , Design , Developing nations , Feedback , Plant design , Thermal power stations

Scenarios for Evaluation of Technology Development Options for Power Generation Equipment

Flavio J. Franco

POWER 2005; 1079-1089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50083

Topics: Energy generation , Technology development , Economics , Emissions , Energy consumption

Open Access Transmission System Pricing in a Restructured Power Sector: A Case Study of Ghana

William Kwasi Gboney

POWER 2005; 1091-1097doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50116

Topics: Generators , Signals , Stress , Transmission lines

Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization (WFGD) Slurry Spray Header Design System

J. W. Santavicca

POWER 2005; 1099-1105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50126

Topics: Design , Flue gas desulfurization , Slurries , Sprays , Radiological dispersal devices , Computer software , Bills of materials , Computers , Cycles , Design engineering

Impact of the Evolution of Rule-Driven Design

Thomas J. Capozzi

POWER 2005; 1107-1114doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50147

Topics: Design , Radiological dispersal devices

Energy Management Systems: How They Work and Why They Save Money

Dirk Mahling

POWER 2005; 1115-1117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50177

Topics: Energy management , Energy management systems , Fluctuations (Physics) , Structures , Supply and demand

Combined Cycles and Combustion Turbines

Heat Recovery Steam Generator Optimization Using Analysis of Variance

S. Brusca, R. Lanzafame

POWER 2005; 1119-1131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50008

Topics: Heat recovery steam generators , Optimization , Pressure , Steam , Analysis , Computer programming languages , Energy generation , Exhaust systems , Generators , Heat

Modeling and Simulation of Synchronous-Self-Shifting Clutch

Ying Tian, Yufeng Sun, Qingchun Lu

POWER 2005; 1133-1135doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50012

Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Power stations , Diesel , Engines , Gas turbines , Matlab

Design on the Gear Box of Combined Diesel or Gas Turbine Power Plant Experiment Rig

Ying Tian, Yufeng Sun, Qingchun Lu

POWER 2005; 1137-1140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50013

Topics: Design , Diesel , Gas turbines , Gears , Power stations

Predicting Creep Initiation in Gas Turbine Blades

Tony C.-T. Lam, Suong Tran, Robert P. Dewey

POWER 2005; 1141-1148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50022

Topics: Blades , Creep , Gas turbines , Rupture , Combustion , Design , Failure , Firing , Fracture (Materials) , Life cycle management

Evaluating Performance Degradation in Gas Turbines: A Challenging Task

Justin Zachary

POWER 2005; 1149-1155doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50024

Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Control systems , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas turbines , Hardware , Heat , Machinery

Preliminary Wave Rotor Design by Means of Basic Thermodynamic and Fluid Dynamic Laws

Ulrich Siol, Stephan Staudacher, Norbert Mu¨ller

POWER 2005; 1157-1165doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50066

Topics: Design , Fluids , Rotors , Waves , Turbines , Compressors , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Pressure , Combustion

CFD Aerodynamic Investigation of Air-Water Trajectories on Rotor-Stator Blade of an Axial Compressor

Zainol Mustafa, Pericles Pilidis, Joao A. Amaral Teixeira

POWER 2005; 1167-1173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50069

Topics: Blades , Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Stators , Water

Probabilistic Performance Analysis of Eroded Compressor Blades

A. Kumar, P. B. Nair, A. J. Keane, S. Shahpar

POWER 2005; 1175-1183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50070

Topics: Blades , Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Computer-aided design , Erosion , Experimental design , Geometry , Mesh generation , Modeling

Automated Design Life Evaluation for a Gas Turbine HRSG

Steve V. Torkildson, Susheerlal Somasundaran

POWER 2005; 1185-1197doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50076

Topics: Design , Fatigue , Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators

Field Experience in Fog Power Augmentation of Frame 9E Gas Turbine

Y. Hain, V. Litinetski, A. Litinetsky

POWER 2005; 1199-1207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50091

Topics: Gas turbines

Optimization of MHD Generator Based Combined Cycle Efficiency

M. H. Saidi, A. A. Mozafari, H. D. Rezaei, A. J. Dehkordy

POWER 2005; 1209-1214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50113

Topics: Combined cycles , Entropy , Generators , Magnetohydrodynamics , Optimization

Root Cause Analysis of a Gas Turbine Compressor Stator Blade Failure

Filippo Gavelli, Jude Foulds, Robert Sire, Harri Kytomaa

POWER 2005; 1215-1223doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50125

Topics: Acoustics , Blades , Compressors , Failure , Gas turbines , Root cause analysis , Stators

Challenging Project Requirements Lead to Unique Design for TID’s Walnut Energy Center

Randy Baysinger, Les Mathine, Steve Clark

POWER 2005; 1225-1234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50128

Topics: Combined cycles , Construction , Design , Energy generation , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Water

Gas Turbine Nozzle and HRSG Damage Due to Liquids in Natural Gas Fuel

R. S. Norek, T. D. Newbound

POWER 2005; 1235-1241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50168

Topics: Damage , Fuels , Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators , Natural gas , Nozzles

Dual Open Cycle Peaking Gas Turbine Power Plant

Rodger O. Anderson

POWER 2005; 1243-1245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50169

Topics: Cycles , Gas turbines , Power stations , Electric power generation , Exhaust systems , Heat , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Low temperature

Gas Turbine Compressor Casing Repair

Rodger O. Anderson

POWER 2005; 1247-1251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50176

Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Maintenance , Blades , Fracture (Materials) , Engines , Cast iron , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Aerodynamics

Study of Blade Sweep Effects of Compressor

C. Xu, R. S. Amano

POWER 2005; 1253-1259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50191

Topics: Blades , Compressors , Turbine blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbomachinery , Design , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Turbines

Combined Cycle Equipment Standardization: How Much Is Too Much?

Roger Fontes, Richard Casey, Robert Alder, Roger Prewitt

POWER 2005; 1261-1270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50218

Topics: Combined cycles

Third Party Certification of CCPP Personnel Raises the Level of Training Provided

Larry G. Tarvin

POWER 2005; 1271-1276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50222

Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Combustion , Cycles , Engineers , Licensing , Osmosis , Power stations , Turbines

Repair of Advanced Gas Turbine Blades

Julie McGraw, Reiner Anton, Christian Ba¨hr, Mary Chiozza

POWER 2005; 1277-1284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50229

Topics: Blades , Coating processes , Coatings , Gas turbines , Maintenance

Economic Evaluation on GTCC Inlet Air Cooling With Absorption Chiller

Cheng Yang, Zeliang Yang, Ruixian Cai

POWER 2005; 1285-1290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50326

Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Economic analysis , Temperature , Fuel consumption , Cooling systems , Design , China , Fuels , Gas turbines

Performance Improvement of an Ammonia-Water Mixture Turbine Cycle With Ejector

Yoshiharu Amano, Keisuke Takeshita, Takumi Hashizume

POWER 2005; 1291-1297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50362

Topics: Cycles , Ejectors , Turbines , Water , Pressure , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat recovery , Engineering simulation , Exhaust systems

The Development of the Hybrid Vaporization and Power Generation System for the Gas Turbine Using LNG Cold

Yoshinori Hisazumi, Seiji Yamashita, Yasuhiro Fukuyoshi, Keizo Nakamura

POWER 2005; 1299-1304doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50363

Topics: Energy / power systems , Gas turbines , Liquefied natural gas , Combined cycles , Combustion chambers , Compressors , Cooling , Exergy analysis , Fuels , Heating

New Concept of a Micro Gas Turbine Based Co-Generation Package for Performance Improvement in Practical Use

Kenichiro Mochizuki, Satoshi Shibata, Umeo Inoue, Toshiaki Tsuchiya, Hiroko Sotouchi, Masanori Okamoto

POWER 2005; 1305-1310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50364

Topics: Combined heat and power , Micro gas turbines , Steam , Heat recovery steam generators , Thermal efficiency , Emissions , Energy consumption , Firing

Development of a Dual-Fuel Gas Turbine Engine of Liquid and Low-Calorific Gas

Masamichi Koyama, Hiroshi Fujiwara

POWER 2005; 1311-1316doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50365

Topics: Combustion chambers , Fuels , Gas turbines

Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Guidance on Conducting Tests of Inlet Chiller Systems Installed in GT Inlets

Terry B. Sullivan, Michael Giampetro

POWER 2005; 1317-1321doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50048

Topics: Air conditioning , Combustion , Cooling systems , Design , Gas turbines , Teams , Testing , Testing performance , Turbines

Testing Steam Turbines in Combined Cycle Applications

Michael P. McHale, Kevin D. Stone

POWER 2005; 1323-1332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50049

Topics: Combined cycles , Steam turbines , Testing , Cycles , Instrumentation , Performance test codes , Rankine cycle , Uncertainty , Combined heat and power , Feedwater

Introduction of Improved Orifice Flow Measurement Methods in ASME PTC 19.5

David R. Keyser, Jeffrey R. Friedman

POWER 2005; 1333-1341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50072

Topics: Flow measurement , Calibration , Discharge coefficient , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Nozzles , Orifices , Performance test codes , Pipes , Uncertainty

The Importance of Temporary Instrumentation in ASME Performance Testing

Thomas Keith Kirpatrick, Wesley Newland, Michael Giampetro

POWER 2005; 1343-1347doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50081

Topics: Instrumentation , Testing performance , Power stations , Testing , ASME Standards , Economics , Electrical conductance , Energy generation , Measurement uncertainty , Mechanical engineers

A Review of Seasonal Dispatch Modeling Methods

J. W. Milton

POWER 2005; 1349-1355doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50087

Topics: Cooling , Design , Modeling , Power stations , Rankine cycle , Water temperature

Combined Measurement Uncertainty on Two Dependent Performance Tests

Mehdi Soltani, Ron Dieck, Sang Ip

POWER 2005; 1357-1371doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50210

Topics: Measurement uncertainty , Testing performance , Uncertainty , Trains , Combined cycle power stations , Errors , Heat , Heat recovery steam generators , Power stations , Gas turbines

Combined Cycle Performance Test Correction With Duct Firing

Sang Ip, Mehdi Soltani

POWER 2005; 1373-1379doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50211

Topics: Combined cycles , Ducts , Firing , Testing performance , Cycles , Performance test codes , Engineers , Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators

Energy Saving in Operating Steam Power Plants Based on ASME Performance Test Codes

Siamak Farhad, Maryam Younessi-Sinaki, M. Saffar-Avval

POWER 2005; 1381-1387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50228

Topics: Performance test codes , Thermal power stations

Correction and Its Application for Flue Gas Measured Temperature of Boiler

Yueliang Shen, Tiansong He

POWER 2005; 1389-1393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50327

Topics: Boilers , Flue gases , Temperature , Thermocouples , Errors , Evaporation , Heat transfer , Ceramics , Computational methods , Design

Diagnosis of Thermal Efficiency of Advanced Combined Cycle Power Plants Using Optical Torque Sensor

Shuichi Umezawa

POWER 2005; 1395-1400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50366

Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Sensors , Thermal efficiency , Torque

ICOPE Sessions

Guangdong Electric Power Sustainable Development Strategy

Bin Ma, Hua Yang, Hongkai Liao

POWER 2005; 1401-1405doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50328

Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Sustainable development , Electric power transmission , Flue gases , Liquefied natural gas , Nuclear power stations , Stress , Wind

Improvement on Dynamic Combustion Model of Dense-Phase Zone in Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Furnace

Weiping Yan, Xining Yu, Libao Yin

POWER 2005; 1407-1411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50329

Topics: Boilers , Combustion , Fluidized beds , Furnaces , Coal , Delays , Firing , Heat , Heating , Particulate matter

Thermodynamic Cycle Theory of Multiple Energy Levels in Thermal Power Plant

Shui-Bao Yan, Xin-Li Wei

POWER 2005; 1413-1416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50330

Topics: Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Thermal power stations , Thermodynamic cycles , Control systems , Cycles , Enthalpy , Thermal systems

Experimental Study for NO_x Reduction Using Four Chinese Pulverized Coals

Zhihua Wang, Junhu Zhou, Jun Cheng, Hao Zhou, Kefa Cen

POWER 2005; 1417-1420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50331

Topics: Coal , Nitrogen oxides , Fuels , Carbon , China , Heat , Particulate matter , Temperature

Heat-Balance Model and Intelligence Optimization for the Wastes-Incineration and Power Generation System

Xiaoqian Ma, Yanfen Liao, Lin Guan, Zengli Zhao, Haibin Li, Yong Chen

POWER 2005; 1421-1426doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50332

Topics: Energy / power systems , Heat , Optimization , Solid wastes , Power stations , Cities , Combustion , Municipal solid wastes , Emissions , Power systems (Machinery)

NO_x Formed Specialty of Biomass Fuel in HTAC

Bo Luo, Xiao-Qian Ma

POWER 2005; 1427-1431doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50333

Topics: Biomass , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Oxygen , Temperature , Water , Emissions , High temperature , Furnaces

Biohydrogen Production From Food Waste by Anaerobic Fermentation

Jun Cheng, Junhu Zhou, Binfei Xie, Lin Xie, Jianzhong Liu, Kefa Cen

POWER 2005; 1433-1436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50334

Topics: Food products , Ethanol , Methane , Boiling , Carbon dioxide , Gas chromatography , Hydrogen , Water

The System of Two-Phased Pyrogenation and Gasification Waste Incinerator

Zheng-Mi Li, Ze-Peng Chen

POWER 2005; 1437-1442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50335

Topics: Fuel gasification , Incinerators

Experimental Research on Direct Gasification and Melting Incineration of Municipal Solid Waste

Jianhang Hu, Hua Wang, Fang He

POWER 2005; 1443-1448doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50336

Topics: Fuel gasification , Melting , Municipal solid wastes , Combustion , Slags , Fuels , High temperature , Furnaces , Metals , Carbon

Experimental Research on Harmless Technology of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration With Direct Gasification and Ash Melting

Hua Wang, Fang He, Jianhang Hu, Guirong Bao

POWER 2005; 1449-1452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50337

Topics: Fuel gasification , Melting , Municipal solid wastes , Slags , Alloys , Incinerators , Combustion , Gases , Building materials , Coal

New Developments in High Temperature Materials 21 Project in Japan

Hiroshi Harada, Junzo Fujioka

POWER 2005; 1453-1458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50367

Topics: Crystals , Gas turbines , High temperature materials , Superalloys , Temperature , Jet engines , Design , Thermal efficiency , Aircraft , Alloys

Development of Gas Mixture System of Biogas and Natural Gas for Gas Engine Cogeneration

Kunihiro Kokubu, Masakazu Hishinuma, Daisuke Isshiki

POWER 2005; 1459-1464doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50368

Topics: Biogas , Combined heat and power , Engines , Natural gas

Performance Prediction of High-Temperature CO₂ Capture System Utilizing Lithium Silicate for Pulverized Coal-Fired Power Plant

Takao Nakgaki, Katsuya Yamashita, Masahiro Kato, Kenji Essaki, Takayuki Iwahashi, Masafumi Fukuda

POWER 2005; 1465-1470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50369

Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Coal , High temperature , Lithium , Power stations , Sorbents , Carbon dioxide , Absorption , Flue gases , Temperature

Numerical Simulation of Molten-Slag Flow in Coal Gasifier

Maromu Otaka, Hiroaki Watanabe, Saburo Hara

POWER 2005; 1471-1476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50370

Topics: Coal , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Slags , Temperature , Evaluation methods , Fuel gasification , Maintenance , Fluids , Heat

An Optimal Renewal Planning of Energy Supply System From Economic Viewpoint

Shu Yoshida, Satoshi Gamou, Koichi Ito, Toshinori Enokido, Ryohei Yokoyama

POWER 2005; 1477-1483doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50371

Topics: Boilers , Construction , Natural gas , Public utilities , Structures

Development of Single Loop Heat Supply System for Local Community Cogeneration: Prototype Test of a Heat Supply Unit With Heat Storage and Tap Water Preheating by Heat Pump Unit

Hitoshi Asano, Terushige Fujii, Yoshinori Hisazumi, Toshihiro Hori, Tetsuo Abiko

POWER 2005; 1485-1490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50372

Topics: Combined heat and power , Engineering prototypes , Heat , Heat pumps , Heat storage , Water , Carbon dioxide , Distributed power generation , Energy management systems , Generators

Study on Optimal Operational Planning of Advanced Co-Generation System in Consideration of Annual Demand Analysis

Masao Tomizawa, Keisuke Takeshita, Tatsuhiro Akita, Yoshiharu Amano, Takumi Hashizume

POWER 2005; 1491-1495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50373

Topics: Cogeneration systems , Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Temperature , Combined heat and power