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ASME 2006 Power Conference
May 2–4, 2006
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Power Division
ISBN:
0-7918-4205-3
ASME 2006 Power Conference

Power Plant Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

The Air Cooled Condenser for Dry Countries
Akbar Adibfar, Maryam Refan
POWER 2006; 1-10https://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; 11-20https://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; 21-29https://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; 31-38https://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; 39-48https://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; 49-54https://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; 55-60https://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; 61-72https://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; 73-85https://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; 87-99https://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; 101-110https://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; 111-118https://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; 119-126https://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; 127-135https://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; 137-145https://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; 147-151https://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; 153-159https://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; 161-168https://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; 169-176https://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; 177-185https://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; 187-200https://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; 201-205https://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; 207-213https://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; 215-221https://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; 223-232https://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; 233-236https://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; 237-244https://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; 245-251https://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; 253-260https://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; 261-271https://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; 273-280https://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; 281-289https://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; 291-297https://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; 299-308https://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; 309-315https://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; 317-324https://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; 325-333https://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; 335-341https://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; 343-347https://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; 349-352https://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; 353-358https://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; 359-366https://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; 367-376https://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; 377-383https://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; 385-389https://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; 391-397https://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; 399-407https://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; 409-415https://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; 417-428https://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; 429-436https://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; 437-444https://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; 445-456https://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; 457-464https://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; 465-476https://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 50MWE Tangential Pulverizing Coal-Fired Boiler
Xiaofeng Lu, Hanzhou Liu, R. S. Amano
POWER 2006; 477-482https://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; 483-500https://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; 501-513https://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; 515-521https://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; 523-530https://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; 531-537https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88155
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Topics: Pollution , Thermal power stations , Air pollution , Maintenance , Modeling , Power stations , Surveillance
Achieving Simultaneous NOx 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; 539-543https://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; 545-550https://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; 551-566https://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; 567-578https://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; 579-583https://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; 585-590https://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; 591-596https://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; 597-605https://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; 607-612https://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; 613-620https://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; 621-632https://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; 633-641https://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; 643-651https://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; 653-659https://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; 661-665https://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; 667-673https://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; 675-680https://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; 681-689https://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; 691-697https://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; 699-704https://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; 705-710https://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; 711-720https://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; 721-726https://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; 727-732https://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; 733-739https://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; 741-747https://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; 749-756https://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; 757-777https://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; 779-791https://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; 793-800https://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; 801-805https://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; 807-811https://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; 813-818https://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; 819-832https://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; 833-837https://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; 839-845https://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; 847-860https://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
When East Meets West: New Technology From Romania Reduces Fuel Consumption and Emissions With Virtually No Capital Costs
William Barnes
POWER 2006; 861-864https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2006-88223
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Topics: Emissions , Fuel consumption , Boilers , Combustion , Coal , Fuels , Furnaces , Aerosols , Carbon dioxide , Computers
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