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ASME 2006 Power Conference

May 2–4, 2006

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-4205-3

In This Volume

Power Plant Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems (12)
Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (15)
Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries (19)
Fuels, Combustion and Emission Issues (19)
Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems (11)
Combined Cycle Power Plants (9)
Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes (8)
Component and System Design Optimization (5)

ASME 2006 Power Conference

Power Plant Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

The Air Cooled Condenser for Dry Countries

Akbar Adibfar, Maryam Refan

POWER 2006; 1-10doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88033

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Cooling systems , Energy generation , Power stations , Water , Fluids , Pressure , Steam turbines , Thermal power stations

Cooling Water Chemistry: Friend or Foe

Daniel S. Janikowski, William J. Kubik

POWER 2006; 11-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88104

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Topics: Cooling , Water chemistry , Water , Corrosion , Tubing

Gray and Impaired Water Cooling in Surface Condensers and Heat Exchangers

Dennis J. Schumerth

POWER 2006; 21-29doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88115

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Heat exchangers , Water , Maintenance , Water reuse , Cooling towers , Corrosion , Filtration , Pollution

Mitigating Manganese-Induced Pitting Failures on a Stainless Steel Surface Condenser

Brian Mellon, Douglas R. McCain, Raymond M. Post

POWER 2006; 31-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88119

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Failure , Stainless steel , Coating processes , Coatings , Corrective actions , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Metallurgical analysis , Metals

The Advantages of Using Multiple Frequencies for Eddy Current Examination of Condenser Tubing

Dale Droesch, Ronnie Maestas, George Saxon, Jr.

POWER 2006; 39-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88149

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy current testing , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Testing , Tubing

Installation of a New Deaerator for Boiler Feedwater Supply Achieves Better Efficiency and Operating Stability

Barbara Signo, Jose F. Alvarez, Blas Marin, Jr., Dennis Sellers

POWER 2006; 49-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88153

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Topics: Feedwater , Stability , Boilers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Instrumentation , Oxygen , Pressure , Reliability , Sprays

Replacement Feedwater Heater Performance Modeling and Rating Calculations

Gerald Weber, Michael C. Catapano

POWER 2006; 55-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88172

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Topics: Feedwater , Modeling , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Heat , Pressure , Steam , Temperature , Energy budget (Physics)

Comparison Between American and European Methods For Admitting Bypass Steam Into a Steam Surface Condenser: Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Practice

Ranga Nadig, Michael Phipps

POWER 2006; 61-72doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88184

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Steam , Failure , Combined cycle power stations , Valves , Architects , Design , Drainage , Drops , Electric power generation

Estimating Cooling Towers for Power Plant Applications

Hector L. Cruz

POWER 2006; 73-85doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88191

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Topics: Cooling towers , Power stations , Temperature , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Water , Chemical processes , Cooling , Energy industry

Manufacturing and Testing of Welded Stainless Steel Tubing: You Have a Choice

Daniel S. Janikowski, Ron Roth

POWER 2006; 87-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88245

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Topics: Manufacturing , Stainless steel , Testing , Tubing , ASTM International , Condensers (steam plant) , Feedwater , Heat , Power stations , Welding

Condenser Tube Fouling and Failures: Cause and Mitigation

Andrew G. Howell, George E. Saxon, Jr.

POWER 2006; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88246

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Failure

On Identifying Condenser Design Deficiencies

Joseph W. Harpster

POWER 2006; 111-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88247

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Errors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Leakage , Shells , Water vapor

Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Diagnostic Techniques for Improving Power Plant Performance, Reliability and Availability: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2006; 119-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88002

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Topics: Power stations , Reliability , Boilers , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling towers , Corrective actions , Feedback , Feedwater , Heat , Instrumentation

Deviations in Predicted Condenser Performance for Power Plants Using HEI Correction Factors: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2006; 127-135doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88003

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Power stations , Gages , Titanium , Copper , Steam , Alloys , Design , Heat , Nickel

Capacity Mapping for Optimum Utilization of Pulverizers for Coal Fired Boilers

Chittatosh Bhattacharya

POWER 2006; 137-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88005

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Temperature , Drying , Grinding , Flames , Flue gases , Heat , Metals , Pipes

Parts Life Management: Essential for Minimizing Life Cycle Costs

Salvatore A. DellaVilla, Robert F. Steele, Jr.

POWER 2006; 147-151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88010

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Topics: Life cycle costing

Innovative Approach to Leak Detection Solves Several Problems for Plant Operators

John Speranza

POWER 2006; 153-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88029

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Topics: Leakage , Hydrogen , Generators , Flow (Dynamics) , Power stations , Cylinders , Proton exchange membranes , Risk , Safety , Electricity (Physics)

On-LineTurbine Internal Efficiency Monitoring for Steam Turbine Condition Diagnostics

Y. Berkovich, S. Glickman, L. Levin, U. Eitan, A. Gordinsky

POWER 2006; 161-168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88080

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Topics: Approximation , Condensers (steam plant) , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Erosion , Errors , Filtration , Heat , High pressure (Physics) , Mathematical analysis

Coal Pulverizer Monitoring and Analysis: A Case Study

George Q. Zhang, Paul C. Thulen

POWER 2006; 169-176doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88095

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Topics: Coal , Maintenance , Modeling , Data acquisition systems , Design , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Grinding , Power stations , Pressure drop

Using Integral Power Plant Diagnosis to Boost Maintenance Efficiency

Luis R. Figueroa Ibarra, J. Hugo Rodri´guez Marti´nez, Ce´sar A. Romo Millares, Laura E. Sa´nchez Herna´ndez

POWER 2006; 177-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88103

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Topics: Maintenance , Power stations

First Cost-Savings Step: Critical Equipment Selection

J. K. August, Ed Dundon, Krishna Vasudevan, Wayne H. Magninie

POWER 2006; 187-200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88129

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Topics: Coordinate measuring machines , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Maintenance

Estimating Long Term Major Maintenance and Capital Spending Requirements of Trinidad’s Aging Power Plants

Robert R. Richwine, Michael Joseph, Charles Huguenard, Hafeez Baksh, Mike Elenbass

POWER 2006; 201-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88144

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Topics: Maintenance , Power stations , Reliability , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Risk

A Case Study of How Vertical Spindle Pulverizer Performance is Related to Overall Plant Performance

Stephen K. Storm, Richard F. Storm, Daniel S. Storm, Sammy Tuzenew, Adam McClellan

POWER 2006; 207-213doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88156

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Topics: Belts , Boilers , Combustion , Control equipment , Energy generation , Firing , Fuels , Furnaces , Heat , Leakage

Generator Output Breaker Reliability/Availability Benefits

Juan B. Ananos, Dieter Braun, Wolfgang Buck

POWER 2006; 215-221doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88185

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Topics: Circuit breakers , Generators , Power stations , Reliability

Integrating Performance and Maintenance Programs to Meet AES Cartagena Business Goals

Italo Freitas, Greg Toomey

POWER 2006; 223-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88186

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Topics: Maintenance , Pulse width modulation , Computer software , Reliability , Combined cycle power stations , Coordinate measuring machines , Hardware

Power Plant Centralized Monitoring Using SBM

Philip J. Flesch, Chad Stoecker

POWER 2006; 233-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88187

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Topics: Doors , Internet , Modeling , Power stations

Last Stage Performance Considerations in Low-Pressure Turbines of Power Plants: A Case Study

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2006; 237-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88196

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Topics: Power stations , Pressure , Turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Annulus , Exhaust systems , Power uprate , Rotors

Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries

Swept Blade Aerodynamic Effects of Compressor Airfoil

C. Xu, R. S. Amano

POWER 2006; 245-251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88007

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Pressure , Rotors , Shapes , Turbine blades

Thermodynamic Aspects of Designing the New Siemens High Pressure Steam Turbine With Overload Valve for Supercritical Applications

Frank Deidewig, Michael Wechsung

POWER 2006; 253-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88020

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Topics: Design , High pressure (Physics) , Steam turbines , Valves , Turbines , Steam , Pistons , Thrust , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling

Flow in Duct Downstream of a Steam Turbine Bypass Valve

R. S. Amano

POWER 2006; 261-271doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88021

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Topics: Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam turbines , Valves , Evaporation , Drops , Water , Heat transfer , Particulate matter , Sprays

A Study of a Single Stage Centrifugal Compressor

C. Xu, R. S. Amano

POWER 2006; 273-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88023

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Clearances (Engineering) , Flow (Dynamics) , Diffusers , Impellers , Design methodology , High pressure (Physics) , Surges , Axial flow

L-0 Blades Failure Investigation of a 110 MW Geothermal Turbine

Zdzislaw Mazur, Alejandro Herna´ndez-Rossette, Rafael Garci´a-Illesoas

POWER 2006; 281-289doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88024

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Topics: Blades , Failure , Geothermal engineering , High cycle fatigue , Turbines

Deterioration Mechanisms in Recent Air Cooled Turbine Generators

W. Howard Moudy

POWER 2006; 291-297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88030

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Topics: Turbogenerators , Failure , Generators , Maintenance , Rotors , Stators

Optimization of Steam Extractions Mass Flowrate in Advanced Steam Power Plant With Using Combined Pinch and Exergy Analysis (CPEA)

Adel Sefidi, Ardeshir Arash

POWER 2006; 299-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88069

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Topics: Exergy analysis , Optimization , Pinch effect , Steam , Thermal power stations , Design , Heat , Chemical processes , Cycles , Power stations

Feasibility of Site Balancing Rewinded 2-Pole Turbo Generators

Anders Angantyr

POWER 2006; 309-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88093

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Topics: Poles (Building) , Turbogenerators , Rotors , Algorithms , Generators , Power stations , Stators , Turbines , Weight (Mass) , Workshops (Work spaces)

Generator Upgrades: The Rest of the Story

Steve Kilmartin, James W. Clark, Les Lake

POWER 2006; 317-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88110

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Topics: Generators , Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Failure , Hydrogen , Monitoring systems , Public utilities , Reliability , Rotors , Stators

An Effective Way for Maintenance Reduction and Vibration Elimination of Peaking Gas Turbines

James H. Anderson, Jr., Chuck Hildebrand, James H. Anderson, III

POWER 2006; 325-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88116

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Topics: Gas turbines , Maintenance , Vibration , Couplings , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Gears , Springs , Cities , Energy generation

Cooling of Gas Turbines Inlet Air Through Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage

Mehdi N. Bahadori, Farhad Behafarid

POWER 2006; 335-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88126

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines , Thermal energy storage

Response Calculation and Analysis of Torsional Vibration of Turbine-Generator Shafts

Zhi Zhang, Dongmei Du, Qing He

POWER 2006; 343-347doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88132

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Topics: Turbogenerators , Vibration

Online Computing Model of Temperature Field of Turbine Rotor

Qing He, Dongmei Du, Yuesheng Chen

POWER 2006; 349-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88160

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Topics: Rotors , Temperature , Turbines

Numerical Model and Optimization for Dynamic Characteristic of Damping Blade

Yonghui Xie, Di Zhang

POWER 2006; 353-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88176

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Topics: Blades , Computer simulation , Damping , Optimization , Reliability

Clearance and Seals Design for New Heat™ Steam Turbine

Bernard A. Couture, Jr., Leslie B. Keeling, Mark W. Kowalczyk

POWER 2006; 359-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88201

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Steam turbines , Sealing (Process) , Transients (Dynamics) , Coatings , Testing , Corrosion , Erosion , High temperature

Field Validation Testing of New HEAT™ Steam Turbine

Richard J. Miller, Jr., Reginald D. Conner

POWER 2006; 367-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88202

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Topics: Steam turbines , Testing , Steam , Transients (Dynamics) , Aerodynamics , Design , Diffusers , Enthalpy , Equipment performance , Imaging

Evaluation of the Last Stage Blades of 37.5 and 110 MW Geothermal Turbines

J. Kubiak, F. Sierra, J. C. Garci´a, J. G. Gonza´lez, J. Nebradt, G. Urquiza

POWER 2006; 377-383doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88222

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Topics: Blades , Corrosion , Erosion , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Geothermal engineering , Turbines

Advancements in Gas Turbine Vane Repair

Julie McGraw, George Van Deventer, Reiner Anton, Andrew Burns

POWER 2006; 385-389doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88233

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Topics: Coatings , Gas turbines , Maintenance

Analysis of Vibration of the Turbine Blades Using Non-Intrusive Stress Measurement System

Kyu-Kang Joung, Suk-Chul Kang, Ki-Seok Paeng, No-Gill Park, Ho-Jin Choi, Young-Jun You, Andy von Flotow

POWER 2006; 391-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88239

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Topics: Measurement systems , Stress , Turbine blades , Vibration , Blades , Resonance , Disks , Fatigue , High cycle fatigue , Clearances (Engineering)

Fuels, Combustion and Emission Issues

Design Considerations of Oxy-Fuel Fired Supercritical Pressure Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers

Prabir K. Halder

POWER 2006; 399-407doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88011

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Topics: Boilers , Design , Fluidized beds , Fuels , Pressure , Combustion , Heat transfer , Carbon dioxide , Flue gases , Oxygen

A Parametric Simulation of the Evaporation in Liquid-Fueled Porous Burners

Chendhil Periasamy, S. R. Gollahalli

POWER 2006; 409-415doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88016

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Topics: Evaporation , Simulation , Porous materials , Vapors , Heat , Temperature , Fuels , Porosity , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer

Application of Neural Network Combined With CFD Modeling and Combustion Tuning in Large Coal-Fired Boilers

Y. Schweitzer, G. Cartina, B. Chudnovsky, E. Bar-Ziv, A. Talanker

POWER 2006; 417-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88057

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Firing , Databases

Low BTU Fuels Operation in Heavy Duty Gas Turbines: Ansaldo Energia Experience

Federico Bonzani, Richard Maali

POWER 2006; 429-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88063

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Topics: Fuels , Gas turbines , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Design , Syngas , Combustion , Combustion systems , Economics , Gases , Iron and steel mill construction

The Exergy Underground Coal Gasification Technology as a Source of Superior Fuel for Power Generation

Michael S. Blinderman

POWER 2006; 437-444doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88064

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Topics: Coal , Emissions , Energy generation , Exergy , Fuel gasification , Fuels

Testing and Prediction of Performance and Emissions From Bituminous (Drummond Colombia) and Sub-Bituminous (Adaro Indonesia) Coals and Their Blends

Nadine D. Spitz, Ezra Bar-Ziv, Roman Saveliev, Miron Perelman, Efim Korytni, Georgiy Dyganov, Boris Chudnovsky

POWER 2006; 445-456doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88065

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Testing

Targeted Boiler Cleaning Using Smart Sootblower

Huiying Zhuang, Sandip Parikh, Sandeep Shah

POWER 2006; 457-464doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88075

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Topics: Boilers , Cement clinkers , Automatic control , Coal , Instrumentation , Leakage , Motors , Rotation , Slags , Soot

Effects of Hydrogen Enrichment on Confined Methane Flame Behavior

Onur Tuncer, Sumanta Acharya, Jong Ho Uhm

POWER 2006; 465-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88079

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Topics: Flames , Hydrogen , Methane , Acoustics , Fuels , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Combustion , Gas turbines , Algorithms

Industrial Demonstration on NOx Removal by Gas Reburning in a 50MW_E Tangential Pulverizing Coal-Fired Boiler

Xiaofeng Lu, Hanzhou Liu, R. S. Amano

POWER 2006; 477-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88100

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Nitrogen oxides , Furnaces , Combustion , Temperature , Ball mills , China , Gas flow , Heat

Flow Dynamics of Unconfined Swirling Flames Under Fuel-Lean Conditions

S. S. Archer, A. K. Gupta, K. Kitagawa

POWER 2006; 483-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88114

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Topics: Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Swirling flow , Combustion , Air flow , Annulus , Combustion chambers , Dimensions , Gas turbines

Combining CFD and Mathematical Optimization to Optimize Combustor Exit Temperature Profile

Oboetswe Motsamai, Jan A. Visser, Reuben M. Morris

POWER 2006; 501-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88120

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Computational fluid dynamics , Optimization , Temperature profiles , Flow (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Design , Engineering simulation , Errors , Flames

Some Fundamentals of Explosions Related to the Power Industry

David G. Lilley

POWER 2006; 515-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88147

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Topics: Energy industry , Explosions , Fire , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineers , Forensic sciences , Insurance , Missiles , Vapors

Swirl and Lateral Injection for Improved Mixing and Combustion

David G. Lilley

POWER 2006; 523-530doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88148

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Topics: Combustion , Swirling flow , Aerodynamics , Combustion chambers , Design , Engineers

Air Dispersion Model to Forecast Pollutant Concentration Around Thermal Power Plants

Jose´ I. Huertas, Mauricio Y. Carmona, Diego Moreno

POWER 2006; 531-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88155

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Topics: Pollution , Thermal power stations , Air pollution , Maintenance , Modeling , Power stations , Surveillance

Achieving Simultaneous NO_x and Combustion Improvements on a 90MW T-Fired Unit by Applying the Fundamentals

Stephen K. Storm, Danny Storm, Adam C. McClellan, R. F. Storm, Jim Mulligan

POWER 2006; 539-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88157

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Topics: Combustion , Nitrogen oxides , Optimization , Carbon , Fuels , Reliability , Stress , Air flow , Boilers , Emissions

Nanoscale Energy Conversion by Using Nano-Catalytic Particles

Zhiyu Hu, Thomas Thundat

POWER 2006; 545-550doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88207

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Topics: Energy conversion , Nanoscale phenomena , Particulate matter , Temperature , Combustion , Ethanol , Fuels , Heat engines , Ignition , Methanol

A Novel Boiler Ash Deposit Removal System

Thomas R. A. Bussing, James R. Hochstein, Jr., J. Patrick Harty

POWER 2006; 551-566doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88226

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Topics: Boilers , Explosions , Coal , Energy generation , Combustion , Cycles , Erosion , Heating boilers , Power stations , Wear

Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Fueled With Natural Gas for Stationary Power Generation Applications

Chol-Bum M. Kweon, John M. Pratapas, David E. Foster

POWER 2006; 567-578doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88235

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Topics: Energy generation , Engines , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Natural gas , Combustion , Diesel , Pressure , Temperature , Cylinders , Methane

Benchmarking Software for Slagging, Fouling and Other Parameters to Improve Coal-Fired Power Plant Load Factor, Efficiency and Emission

Ken R. Parker, Jeff Allen, Anupam Sanyal

POWER 2006; 579-583doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88249

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Topics: Coal , Computer software , Emissions , Power stations , Stress , Corrosion , Erosion , Firing , Grinding , Particulate matter

Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems

Fast Pyrolysis of Distillated Ashe Juniper Biomass

Jaime J. Jua´rez, Victor R. Contreras, Gaston R. Haupert, Steven Hill, Daren E. Daugaard

POWER 2006; 585-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88022

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Topics: Biomass , Pyrolysis , Steam , Oils , Petroleum , Wood chips , Heating , Leakage , Sales , Temperature

Second Law Analysis and Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycle

C. Somayaji, P. J. Mago, L. M. Chamra

POWER 2006; 591-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88061

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Topics: Optimization , Organic Rankine cycle , Fluids , Temperature , Waste heat , Water , Heat recovery , Latent heat , Low temperature , Phase transition temperature

Micro-CHP (Cooling, Heating, and Power): Not Just Scaled Down CHP

Louay M. Chamra, Pedro J. Mago, Nick Stone, Jason Oliver

POWER 2006; 597-605doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88076

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heating , Biofuel , Biogas , Cogeneration systems , Cycles , Design , Education , Electricity (Physics)

Renewable Energy Powered Rural Community Development Centres in the Developing Countries

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

POWER 2006; 607-612doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88085

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Topics: Developing nations , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Biomass , Climate change , Entrepreneurs , Gases , Maintenance , Photovoltaics , Renewable energy sources

Global Potential of Biomass: Heat, Electricity and Liquid and Gaseous Fuels Markets

Jude Iyinbor, Ogunrinde Abayomi

POWER 2006; 613-620doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88087

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Topics: Biomass , Gaseous fuels , Heat

Natural Gas Decarbonisation Technologies for Advanced Power Plants

Marco Gambini, Michela Vellini

POWER 2006; 621-632doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88105

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Topics: Natural gas , Power stations , Oxidation , Methane , Cycles , Steam , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycle power stations , Emissions , Hydrogen

Energy and Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Power Plant With Wind Turbines and Compressed Air Energy Storage

I. Arsie, V. Marano, G. Rizzo, M. Moran

POWER 2006; 633-641doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88124

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Topics: Compressed air , Economic analysis , Energy storage , Hybrid power systems , Wind turbines , Carbon dioxide , Economics , Power density , Power stations , Reservoirs

Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel Energy-Harvesting Thermoelectric Power Supply for Wireless Sensors

Velimir Jovanovic, Saeid Ghamaty, John C. Bass

POWER 2006; 643-651doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88150

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Manufacturing , Quantum wells , Sensors , Testing

Advanced Nuclear Process Heat Concepts and Applications

Reiner W. Kuhr, Charles Bolthrunis, Michael Corbett, Ed Lahoda

POWER 2006; 653-659doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88165

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Topics: Heat , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Collaboration , Emissions , Fuels , High temperature , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Nuclear power stations

Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping to Alleviate Drought in Remote Locations

Kala Meah, Steven Fletcher, Yu Wan, Sadrul Ula

POWER 2006; 661-665doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88215

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Topics: Solar energy , Water , Fuels , Air pollution , Design , Diesel , Engines , Governors , Maintenance , Noise (Sound)

California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program Nonresidential PV Systems: Measured System Performance and Actual Costs

Patrick Lilly, George Simons

POWER 2006; 667-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88228

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Energy generation , Solar radiation , Electrical wires , Electronic systems , Energy consumption , Generators , Manufacturing , Pacific Ocean , Peak load

Combined Cycle Power Plants

Evaluation of the Effect of Firing Temperature, Cycle, Engine Configuration, Components, and Bottoming Cycle on the Overall Thermal Efficiency of an Indirectly Coal-Fired Gas Turbine Based Power Plant

Richard P. Johnston

POWER 2006; 675-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88015

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Topics: Clean coal technology , Coal , Cycles , Ducts , Engines , Firing , Gas turbines , Power stations , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Investigation Into Optimal Operation of BCHP Systems in the Air-Conditioning Season

Jiacong Cao, Hong Fang

POWER 2006; 681-689doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88081

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Topics: Air conditioning , Carbon dioxide , China , Computers , Construction , Cooling , Curve fitting , Design , Emissions , Energy / power systems

Lessons Learned for Combustion Turbine Power Projects

Charles D. Lyda

POWER 2006; 691-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88092

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Topics: Combustion , Liabilities , Turbines

Considerations for Ultra-Low NOx Operation in Combined Cycle Plant Retrofits

Dani Fadda, Tom Reis, Mark Buzanowski

POWER 2006; 699-704doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88109

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Nitrogen oxides , Heat recovery steam generators , Design , Emissions , Selective catalytic reduction

Turning NGCC Into IGCC: Cycle Retrofitting Issues

Juan Pablo Gutierrez, Terry B. Sullivan, Gerald J. Feller

POWER 2006; 705-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88112

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Topics: Cycles , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Turning , Natural gas , Coal , Fuel gasification , Power stations , Air pollution control , Biomass , Carbon

Models for Simulation and Diagnosis of Energy Plant Components

Giovanni Cerri, Sandra Borghetti, Coriolano Salvini

POWER 2006; 711-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88146

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Topics: Simulation , Cogeneration plants , Combined cycles , Combined heat and power , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Heat transfer , Machinery , Power stations

The Effect of Ambient Conditions on the Performance of Supplementary Fired Gas-Steam Combined Cycle

M. J. Kermani, B. Rad Nasab, M. Saffar-Avval

POWER 2006; 721-726doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88195

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Topics: Combined cycles , Steam , Cycles , Temperature , Gas turbines , Generators , Power stations , Pressure

Flow Analysis Helps Correct Underperformance of Combined Cycle Emissions Equipment

Mark D. Fisher, George A. Davies, IV

POWER 2006; 727-732doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88209

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Topics: Combined cycles , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Catalysts , Computational fluid dynamics , Exhaust systems , Gas flow , Nitrogen oxides , Ducts , Gas turbines

DLN Technology Update for the M701DA: Enhancing Vintage Gas Turbine Models With Latest Technology

Satoshi Tanimura, Toyoaki Komori, Yasushi Fukuizumi, Scott Cloyd, David McDeed

POWER 2006; 733-739doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88248

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Topics: Gas turbines , Design

Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Performance Test Methods to Determine the Benefits of Various Gas Turbine Modernizations and Upgrades

Charles A. Carlson, Jeffrey R. Friedman

POWER 2006; 741-747doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88056

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Topics: Gas turbines , Testing performance , Engines , Maintenance , Testing , Blades , Compressors , Computer software , Hardware , Power stations

Calibration Uncertainty of PTC-6 Flow Sections

James B. Nystrom, Philip S. Stacy

POWER 2006; 749-756doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88058

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Topics: Calibration , Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Nozzles , Uncertainty

Comparison of Primary Flow Measurement Techniques Used During Combined Cycle Tests

W. Cary Campbell, Warren H. Hopson, Mark A. Smith

POWER 2006; 757-777doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88074

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Topics: Combined cycles , Flow measurement , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Uncertainty , Calibration , Condensed matter , Design , Flowmeters , Nozzles

Combined Cycle Performance Test Uncertainty Validation by Comparing Monte Carlo Analysis With Monovariate Perturbation Results

Kerri L. Spencer, Jeffrey R. Friedman, Terry B. Sullivan

POWER 2006; 779-791doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88113

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Topics: Combined cycles , Testing performance , Uncertainty , Measurement uncertainty , Monte Carlo methods , Computational methods , Heat , Instrumentation , Power stations , Uncertainty analysis

Verification and Validation in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer: PTC 61

Christopher J. Freitas

POWER 2006; 793-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88166

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , ASME Standards , Uncertainty , Engineering standards , Modeling , Performance test codes , Simulation , Uncertainty analysis

Accuracy Analysis of Code-Test Flow Measurements

David R. Keyser

POWER 2006; 801-805doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88179

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Topics: Flow measurement , Calibration , Instrumentation , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Pressure , Uncertainty

Estimating HP-IP Mid-Span Packing Leakage in Combined Cycles

Tsatsu Fiadjoe

POWER 2006; 807-811doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88229

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Topics: Combined cycles , Leakage , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage flows , Steam , Steam turbines , Turbines , Pressure

A Method for Estimating Moisture Separator Effectiveness on a Reheat Nuclear Unit

David E. Kautzmann, Robert A. Ransom

POWER 2006; 813-818doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88232

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Topics: Cost benefit analysis , Cycles , Instrumentation , Molten salt reactors , Power stations , Testing , Turbines

Component and System Design Optimization

Multi-Pollutant Removal System Performance: Based on Testing and Plant Operation Experience

H.-J. Hamel, Walter Jaeger, Volker Fattinger, Heinz Termuehlen

POWER 2006; 819-832doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88018

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Topics: Coal , Crude oil , Electricity (Physics) , Fossil fuels , Natural gas , Pollution , Power stations , Testing

Village of Freeport Generation Project Implementation

Hubert M. Bianco, Peter A. Bender

POWER 2006; 833-837doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88086

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Topics: Public utilities

Automatic Fire Protection of Turbine-Generator Bearings at Joppa Generating Station

R. Dean Bafford

POWER 2006; 839-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88099

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Topics: Bearings , Fire , Power stations , Turbogenerators , Coal , Maintenance , Rivers , Sprinklers (Irrigation)

The Application of Systems CFD to the Design and Optimization of High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants

Gideon P. Greyvenstein

POWER 2006; 847-860doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88194

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , High temperature , Nuclear power stations , Optimization , Cycles , Brayton cycle , Combined cycles , Complex systems , Control equipment