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ASME 2008 Power Conference
July 22–24, 2008
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Power Division
ISBN:
0-7918-4832-9
ASME 2008 Power Conference

Power Plant Steam Generators and Combustion Technologies

Fuel Air Ratio With Accurate Primary and Tempering Air Measurement in a Pulverized Coal Fired Utility
Robert O. Brandt, Jr.
POWER 2008; 1-9https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60002
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Topics: Coal , Fuels , Air flow , Combustion , Ducts , Nitrogen oxides , Air pollution , Dampers , Emissions , Errors
A Visualizing System for Realtime Display and Adjustment of Cold Air Flow Field in Boiler Furnaces
Donglin Chen, Huiyong Li, Jun Yuan
POWER 2008; 11-15https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60046
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Topics: Air flow , Boilers , Furnaces
Monitoring of Impulse Line Blockage Using Phase Difference Between Upstream and Downstream Pressures of Orifice
Jyun-Ichi Eino, Akira Uehara, Tetsuya Wakui, Takumi Hasizume, Nobuo Miyaji, Yoshitaka Yuuki
POWER 2008; 17-22https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60058
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Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Pressure , Delays , Flowmeters , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pressure sensors , Process industries
Retrofitting a Steam Power Cycle by Using Water From the Interstage Feed Water Pump as Reheat Spray
M. H. Saidi, A. Irani R., S. M. S. Mousavi
POWER 2008; 23-30https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60060
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Topics: Feedwater , Pumps , Sprays , Steam , Temperature , Thermodynamic power cycles , Water

Fuels, Material Handling and Ash Disposal

Sub-Bituminous Coals Fired in Boiler Designed for Bituminous Coals
Efim Korytnyi, Boris Chudnovsky, Miron Perelman, Roman Saveliev, Alexander Talanker, Ezra Bar-Ziv
POWER 2008; 31-36https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60041
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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Firing , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Coal power , Combustion systems , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy generation
Fouling of Heat Exchanger Tubes in Pulverized-Coal-Fired Combustion Chambers
Efim Korytni, Yuli Berman, Boris Davidson, Miron Perelman, Roman Saveliev, Ezra Bar-Ziv
POWER 2008; 37-40https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60044
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Topics: Coal , Combustion chambers , Heat exchangers , Boilers , Dynamic models , Fly ash , Furnaces , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Modeling
Experimental Investigation on the Characteristics of Co-Combustion of Rice Straw With Stone Coal
Xiaochong Pei, Donglin Chen, Li Wu
POWER 2008; 41-45https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60051
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Topics: Coal , Co-firing , Combustion
Measurement of Temperature Profile in Non-Premixed Turbulent Flame of Lean LPG/Air Mixture
Hayder Abed Dhahad
POWER 2008; 47-54https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60147
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Topics: Flames , Temperature measurement , Turbulence , Plates (structures) , Temperature , Temperature profiles , Thermocouples
Burning Unprepared “Run of Mine” Coal to Efficiently Fire a Stoker Boiler
George D. Dumbaugh
POWER 2008; 55-61https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60159
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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Fire , Fireplaces , Heat , Sulfur

Combined Cycle Power Plants

Analysis of Cycling Impacts on Combined Cycle Heat Recovery Steam Generators and Evaluating Future Costs of Countermeasures to Reduce Impacts
Steven A. Lefton, Philip M. Besuner, G. Paul Grimsrud, Dwight D. Agan, Jeffrey L. Grover
POWER 2008; 63-74https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60026
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Topics: Combined cycles , Countermeasures , Heat recovery steam generators , Transients (Dynamics) , Combined cycle power stations , Cost benefit analysis , Damage , Fatigue life , Stress , Temperature
Start-Up and Shut-Down Simulation of a Thermal Barrier Coated Gas Turbine Bucket Using CFD Code
Alejandro Herna´ndez Rossette, Zdzislaw Mazur C., Rodolfo Mun˜oz, Eder Bautista
POWER 2008; 75-83https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60145
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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Gas turbines , Heat conduction , Heat transfer , Simulation , Temperature , Thermal barrier coatings
Gas Turbine Efficiency (GTE) Benefits of GTE Water Wash Systems
Thomas Wagner, Robert J. Burke
POWER 2008; 85-90https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60168
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Topics: Gas turbines , Water , Compression , Turbines , Compressors , Energy generation , Air filters , Cycles , Fuels , Gaseous fuels

Emissions Technologies

Important Concepts of Wet-Limestone Flue Gas Desulfurization
Brad Buecker
POWER 2008; 91-98https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60064
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Topics: Flue gas desulfurization , Sprays , Air pollution control , Chemistry , Cutting , Design , Engineers , Grinding , Public utilities , Regulations
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculation Methodology in Thermal Power Plants: Case Study of Iran and Comparison With Canada
Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung
POWER 2008; 99-104https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60071
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Topics: Emissions , Thermal power stations , Electric power generation , Carbon dioxide , Power stations , Climate change , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Fuels , Gas turbines

Operations and Maintenance

A Study of Indian Power Plant MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) Industry
Anil K. Ahuja, Sanjay Pande, Vivek Gangwar, Yogesh Sharma, Anubhav Dahiya
POWER 2008; 105-116https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60023
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Topics: Maintenance , Power stations , China , Climate , Databases , Developing nations , Energy efficiency , Linkages , Plant personnel , Public utilities
Supervision During Commissioning Procedure for Commercial Operation of 32 MW Turbogas Power Plants
Norberto Pe´rez Rodri´guez, Erik Rosado Tamariz, Rafael Garci´a Illescas
POWER 2008; 117-125https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60025
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Topics: Power stations
Evaluation of the Thermal Shock Induced to a Steam Header During Shutdown Conditions
Steven J. Bley, Jeffrey A. Karloff
POWER 2008; 127-135https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60027
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Topics: Steam , Thermal shock , Boilers , Risk , Water , Boiler tubes , Cooling , Crack propagation , Cracking (Materials) , Finite element analysis
Improving Boiler Reliability Through NDT
Shawn Gowatski
POWER 2008; 137-141https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60056
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Topics: Boilers , Reliability , Failure , Boiler tubes , Coal , Inspection , Maintenance , Water , Corrosion , Damage
The Case for Combining Pump Maintenance and Systematic Upgrading
Heinz P. Bloch, Robert Bluse, James Steiger
POWER 2008; 143-153https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60065
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Topics: Maintenance , Pumps , Machinery , Centrifugal pumps , Profitability
Eliminating Steam Blow Piping Overcleaning During Power Plant Startup
Julie M. Jarvis, Allen T. Vieiria, Paul J. Babel, Paul J. Kochis
POWER 2008; 155-162https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60129
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Topics: Pipes , Power stations , Steam

Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Case Study on the Remaining Life Analysis of a Power Generation Valve
Daniel T. Peters, Eric Jones, Mario Berasi
POWER 2008; 163-170https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60034
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Topics: Energy generation , Remaining life assessment , Valves , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Power stations , Creep , Cutting , Fatigue , Modeling
Mechanical Seal Efficiency Considerations for Pumps in Utilities: Economics of Seals vs. Packing, and Savings With Best Available Seal Flush Arrangements
Richard Smith, Alan Roddis, Heinz P. Bloch
POWER 2008; 171-177https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60068
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Topics: Economics , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Public utilities , Pumps , Sealing (Process) , Cooling , Fluids , American Petroleum Institute , Centrifugal pumps
Is Your Power Plant Headed for a HILP? How to Avoid, Detect or Mitigate High Impact–Low Probability (HILP) Events
Robert R. Richwine, G. Scott Stallard, G. Michael Curley
POWER 2008; 179-185https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60069
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Topics: Power stations , Probability , Reliability , Boilers , Databases , Electromagnetic induction , Explosions , Failure , Generators , Turbines
After FMECA: Using Vulnerability to Establish a Technical Basis for Maintenance Tasks
Justin Thibault
POWER 2008; 187-195https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60073
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Topics: Maintenance , Electricity (Physics) , Failure mechanisms , Optimization , Plant maintenance , Public utilities , Reliability
Aging Pipe Supports: A Photographic Study
Lange E. Kimball
POWER 2008; 197-207https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60091
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Topics: Photography , Pipes , Design , Maintenance , Reliability , Safety , Stress
Application of a Reliability Model to Gas Turbine Design
Christian Engelbert, Mikael Nilsson, Ariane Sutor, Francesco Montrone
POWER 2008; 209-215https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60100
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Topics: Design , Gas turbines , Reliability , Engines , Teams , Turbines , Economics , Failure , Industrial gases , Decision making
Vibration Monitoring System Integrity Subtly Affects Vibration Symptoms and Impacts Machinery Malfunction Diagnosis
Ned M. Endres
POWER 2008; 217-227https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60116
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Topics: Machinery , Vibration , Vibration monitors , Monitoring systems , Corrective actions , Failure , Gas turbines , Generators
Increased Revenue Generation of Existing Assets Through a Systematic Approach to Improve Availability
Anthony J. Munisteri
POWER 2008; 229-233https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60143
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Topics: Design , Failure , Maintenance , Underpinning

Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries

Torsional Vibration of Turbine Generator Shafts Under the Disturbance of Electric Power System
Qing He, Dongmei Du
POWER 2008; 235-240https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60012
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Topics: Power systems (Machinery) , Turbogenerators , Vibration
Experimental Study on Effects of Slot Hot Blowing on Secondary Water Droplet Size and Water Film Thickness
Chunguo Li, Xinjun Wang, Daijing Cheng, Bi Sun
POWER 2008; 241-248https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60015
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Topics: Blades , Drops , Film thickness , Stators , Water
Sensitivity Analysis and Application of Natural Frequency of Torsional Vibration of Rotor System
Qing He, Dongmei Du
POWER 2008; 249-252https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60016
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Topics: Rotors , Sensitivity analysis , Vibration
A New Dual-Channel Analyzer for Vibration of Rotary Machine
Qing He, Dongmei Du
POWER 2008; 253-256https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60017
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Topics: Machinery , Vibration
GRDA Unit 2 Turbine Generator Control System Upgrade: A Case Study
Charles J. Barney, Jerry A. Kopczynski
POWER 2008; 257-260https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60019
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Topics: Control systems , Turbogenerators , Coal , Generators , Steam turbines , Actuators , Boilers , Combustion , Dams , Demolition
Rotor Welding: TVA Experience
H. G. Best, M. E. Koss
POWER 2008; 261-266https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60035
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Topics: Rotors , Welding , Failure , Turbines , Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Vibration , Damage , Design , Disks
Experience With On-Line Continuous Monitoring of Turbine Generator Stator and Rotor Windings
G. Stone, B. Lloyd, M. Sasic
POWER 2008; 267-274https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60053
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Topics: Rotors , Stators , Turbogenerators , Winding (process) , Hydrogen , Instrumentation , Monitoring systems , Sensors
Rotor Winding Shorted Turn Detection: Detection of a Turn Short Associated With a Generator Condition Monitor Alarm
David J. Albright
POWER 2008; 275-282https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60072
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Topics: Generators , Rotors , Winding (process) , Probes , Poles (Building) , Testing , Vibration , Bearings , Magnetic flux , Maintenance
The Successful Use of Surplus or “Gray Market” Equipment in Strategic Situations
Mike Craigie
POWER 2008; 283-292https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60082
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Fossil Steam Turbine Upgrades/Modernizations: Case Studies of Recently Completed Projects and the Industry Challenges Moving Forward
Michael Smiarowski
POWER 2008; 293-297https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60118
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Topics: Steam turbines , Turbines , Energy generation , Public utilities , Steam , Supply chains
A Study of Steam Turbine Droplet Formation, Shedding and Blade Impact
Ahmad D. Vakili, Abraham J. Meganathan, Gary Golden
POWER 2008; 299-307https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60123
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Topics: Blades , Drops , Steam turbines , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Finishes , Coatings , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Erosion , Fluids
H2 Cooled Generator Gas Monitoring System Upgrade: More Than a Dryer
Michael L. Green, John F. McPhearson, Blanca A. Ramirez
POWER 2008; 309-315https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60136
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Topics: Generators , Hydrogen , Monitoring systems
Compact Diaphragm Turbine Technology and Its First Application in a Turbine Retrofit
David M. Littlewood, Simon I. Hogg
POWER 2008; 317-323https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60141
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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Turbines , Design , Impulse (Physics) , Steam turbines , Cylinders , Disks , Energy generation , Rotors
Testing of a 3 MW High Speed Generator and Turbine Drive for a Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion System
Robert F. Thelen, John D. Herbst, Doug Wardell, Brian T. Murphy
POWER 2008; 325-332https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60153
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Topics: Generators , Hybrid electric vehicles , Propulsion systems , Testing , Turbines , Stress , Energy generation , Flywheels , Locomotives , Design
Design Considerations for High Speed Direct Drive Turbine Generators
John D. Herbst, Angelo L. Gattozzi, Douglas R. Wardell, Hsing P. Liu, Brian T. Murphy
POWER 2008; 333-340https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60154
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Topics: Design , Turbogenerators , Generators , Testing , Turbines , Insulation , Manufacturing , Propulsion systems , Stress , Winding (process)
Study on Unsteady Aerodynamic Force of Turbine Blade With Different Mass Flow
Jibing Lan, Yonghui Xie, Di Zhang
POWER 2008; 341-347https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60157
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Topics: Aerodynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Turbine blades , Design , Blades , Excitation , Stators , Unsteady flow , Emission spectroscopy
Generator Condition Assessment Through EMI Diagnostics
James E. Timperley
POWER 2008; 349-354https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60166
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Topics: Generators , Maintenance , Electromagnetic interference , Electronic systems , Instrument transformers , Stators , Winding (process)
Changing Fossil Unit Startup Process Reduces Rotor Stresses
Craig Jennings
POWER 2008; 355-359https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60173
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Topics: Rotors , Stress , Temperature , Turbines , Steam , Boilers , Steam turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Fuels , Metals

Power Plant Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

The Nuclear Renaissance: Materials of Choice for Surface Condensers and BOP Heat Exchangers
Dennis J. Schumerth
POWER 2008; 361-379https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60004
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Topics: Biomass , Bubbles , Building materials , Carbon capture and storage , Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chornobyl, Ukraine, 1986 , Climate change , Coal , Combined cycle gas turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Construction
Manufacturing and Testing of Welded Stainless Steel Tubing: You Have a Choice Part 2—Feedwater Heater Tubing
Daniel S. Janikowski, Edward R. Blessman
POWER 2008; 381-393https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60006
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Topics: Feedwater , Manufacturing , Stainless steel , Testing , Tubing , ASTM International , Reliability , Temperature
AEP’s Crack History: Design Modifications and Lessons Learned on Deaerators and Storage Tanks
Bob Cashner
POWER 2008; 395-404https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60018
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Topics: Design , Fracture (Materials) , Storage tanks , Vessels , Leakage , Corrosion , Failure mechanisms , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure
The Use of an Eddy Current Inspection of Brass Tubes in a Surface Condenser to Provide a Condition Assessment
Shawn Gowatski, Tim Mitchell
POWER 2008; 405-409https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60061
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Topics: Brass (Metal) , Condensers (steam plant) , Eddy current testing , Inspection , Leakage , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Pressure , Power stations , Rivers
Improving Plant Efficiency While Optimizing Water Use in Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants
Peter G. Demakos
POWER 2008; 411-416https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60062
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Water , Coolers , Cooling , Evaporative cooling , Heat transfer , Horsepower , Sprays , Temperature
Case Studies: Plant Performance Improvements Through the Use of Innovative Condenser Cleaning Technology and Leak Detection Inspection
Eric H. Fayard
POWER 2008; 417-427https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60133
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Inspection , Leakage , Engineers , Power stations , Pressure , Risk , Turbines , Water
Changing Tube Materials: Thermal Calculations for Material Change When Re-Tubing
Joseph A. Bruno, Thomas J. Muldoon
POWER 2008; 429-435https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60160
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Topics: Engineers , Fluids , Fossil fuels , Heat exchangers , Tubing
Condenser Tube Examination Using Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry
Noam Amir, Oded Barzelay, Amir Yefet, Tal Pechter
POWER 2008; 437-441https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60169
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Topics: Acoustics , Condensers (steam plant) , Flaw detection , Leakage , Waves , Inspection , Separation (Technology)
Application of New Individual Condenser Tube Circulating Water Flow and Fouling Meter in Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: A Case Study
Timothy J. Harpster, Joseph W. Harpster, Sunish Shah, Gerald Weber, Michael Horn
POWER 2008; 443-452https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60172
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Coatings , Cooling , Biofouling , Corrosion , Flow measurement , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients

Components and Plant System Optimization

Proposed Otto Cycle/Stirling Cycle Hybrid Engine Based Power Generation System
Barry Cullen, Jim McGovern
POWER 2008; 453-458https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60039
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Topics: Cycles , Energy / power systems , Hybrid engines , Otto cycle , Engines , Combined cycles , Exhaust systems , Fossil fuels , Optimization , Thermal energy
CFD Study on Vermiculite Injection System Optimization in a Cyclone-Fired Boiler
Guanghui Yu, Larry Swanson, Wei Zhou, David Moyeda, Joshua Rossow
POWER 2008; 459-463https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60055
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Topics: Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics , Optimization , Furnaces , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Slags , Temperature , Combustion , Density
Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressors and Defining the Optimum Pressure Ratio According to Temperature Limitations
Ehsan Hashemi, Pegah Pezeshkpour
POWER 2008; 465-472https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60090
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Topics: Compressors , Pressure , Temperature , Suction , Numerical analysis , Compressibility , Compression , Cooling , Energy consumption

Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Gas Turbine Part Load Performance Testing: Comparison of Test Methodologies
Thomas P. Schmitt, Herve Clement
POWER 2008; 473-480https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60036
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Topics: Gas turbines , Stress , Testing performance , Inlet guide vanes , Combined cycles , Boundary-value problems , Compressors , Uncertainty
Incremental Heat Rate and Optimization: New Applications for ASME PTC-PM Performance Monitoring Guideline
Tina Toburen, Sam Korellis, Joe Milton
POWER 2008; 481-486https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60037
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Topics: Heat , Optimization , Cycles , Energy generation , Steam , Combined cycle gas turbines , Computer software , Gas turbines , Instrumentation , Performance test codes
Degradation in Turbo Machinery
John C. Westcott, Lawrence A. Penna
POWER 2008; 487-493https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60077
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Topics: Boilers , Cycles , Gas turbines , Machinery , Steam turbines , Testing , Turbines , Turbochargers
Advances in Direct Measurement of Gas Turbine Exhaust Temperature With Multi-Element Thermocouple Rakes for Diagnosing Performance Issues and Characterizing Turbine Upgrades
Thomas P. Schmitt, Christopher R. Banares, Herve Clement, Joshua D. Gsell
POWER 2008; 495-508https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60101
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Topics: Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Temperature , Thermocouples , Turbines , Emissions , Temperature profiles , Combustion systems , Control algorithms , Design
Performance of Nozzle, Venturi, and Orifice Meters Relative to Extrapolation Criteria
James B. Nystrom, Phillip S. Stacy
POWER 2008; 509-513https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60112
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Topics: Nozzles , Venturi tubes , Reynolds number , Calibration , Discharge coefficient , Uncertainty , Fluids , Flow measurement , Flowmeters , Water
Performance Evaluation Using ASME Performance Test Codes
Michael P. McHale, Philip Gerhart, Sam J. Korellis
POWER 2008; 515-522https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60113
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Topics: Performance evaluation , Performance test codes
Benefits of Conducting Periodic Critical Pump Hydraulic and Mechanical Performance Audits
John Marchi, Robert Morgenstern
POWER 2008; 523-530https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60130
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Topics: Equipment performance , Pumps , Maintenance , Electric motors , Cost benefit analysis , Design , Durability , Energy transformation , Flow measurement , Gas turbines
ASME PTC 19.5 Procedures for Application of Laboratory Calibrations of Differential Pressure Flow Meters
Jeffrey R. Friedman, David Keyser
POWER 2008; 531-538https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60151
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Topics: Calibration , Flowmeters , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Discharge coefficient , Fluids , Performance test codes , Regression analysis , Reynolds number , Testing performance

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Power Plants

A Dynamic Systems Model for Gasifier in IGCC
Mohit Aggarwal, B. Erik Ydstie, Lee R. White
POWER 2008; 539-553https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60087
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Topics: Dynamic systems , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Atoms , Control theory , Optimization , Shrinkage (Materials) , Task analysis , Thermodynamic processes
Performance Study on Coal Gasification by High Temperature Air
Hong Tian, Donglin Chen, Xiaozhong Yan, Liang Liu, Jiuju Cai
POWER 2008; 555-560https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60088
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Topics: Coal , Fuel gasification , High temperature , Temperature
Sensitivity Analysis and Control of Gasifier Using Recycled Carbon Dioxide Gas in Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle
Vishnu Chapalamadugu, B. Erik Ydstie
POWER 2008; 561-573https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60092
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Sensitivity analysis , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Syngas , Oxygen , Computational fluid dynamics , Fuel gasification , Slurries
A Model for Analysis of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant With Carbon Dioxide Capture
Peng Pei, Manohar Kulkarni
POWER 2008; 575-586https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60124
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Fuel gasification , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations

Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems

Development of a Highly Efficient Diesel Engine Boiler System With a Secondary Combustor
D. H. Lee, Y. S. Cha, J. S. Lee, D. K. Lee, H. J. Park, G. Y. Bae
POWER 2008; 587-592https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60029
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Topics: Combustion chambers , Diesel engines , Pressure vessel systems , Engines , Exhaust systems , Gases , Air pollution , Combined heat and power , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics)
High Efficiency Renewable Energy From Residual Materials
Mark A. Paisley, Allan Page
POWER 2008; 593-600https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60030
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Topics: Renewable energy , Fuel gasification , Biomass , Municipal solid wastes , Syngas , Tar , Agglomeration (Materials) , Combined cycles , Construction , Demolition
Running the World on Renewables: Hydrogen Transmission Pipelines With Firming Geologic Storage
William C. Leighty
POWER 2008; 601-613https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60031
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Topics: Hydrogen , Pipelines , Renewable energy sources , Storage
Converting Moist Air Into Water and Power
Robert J. Vidmar
POWER 2008; 615-624https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60032
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Topics: Water , Water vapor , Heat , Boilers , Pressure , Compressors , Fluids , Latent heat , Condensers (steam plant) , Fans
Technical and Economic Feasibility of a 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant on Kauai, Hawaii
Kenneth K. Lee
POWER 2008; 625-630https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60050
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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Flat plates , Design , Emissions , Energy generation , Fossil fuels , Maintenance , Natural gas , Photovoltaic power systems
Renewable Generation Hazards and Risk
Terry Cooper
POWER 2008; 631-634https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60052
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Topics: Hazards , Risk
Effect of the Power Generation Unit Size on the Energy Performance of Cooling, Heating, and Power Systems
N. Fumo, P. J. Mago, L. M. Chamra
POWER 2008; 635-640https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60057
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Topics: Cooling , Energy generation , Heating , Power systems (Machinery) , Cogeneration systems , Energy consumption , Climate , Energy conservation , Absorption , Combined heat and power
CFD-Based Energy Improvement of a Parametric Blade Model for a Francis Turbine Runner
Jose´ Manuel Franco-Nava, Erik Rosado-Tamariz, Jose´ Manuel Ferna´ndez-Da´vila, Reynaldo Rangel-Espinosa
POWER 2008; 641-647https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60080
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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Francis turbines , Hydraulic turbines , Optimization
A Case Study of Retrofitting a Demonstration Solar Energy Building
Xiangyang Gong, Manohar Kulkarni, David E. Claridge
POWER 2008; 649-655https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60085
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Topics: Solar energy , Maintenance , Absorption , Boilers , Copper , Energy conversion , Feedwater , Glass , Heat , Hot water heating
Simulation of Major Aspects of Wind Energy Generation
William B. Hobbs
POWER 2008; 657-671https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60093
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Topics: Simulation , Wind energy , Design , Turbines , Computer software , Economic analysis , Modeling , Electric power generation , Profitability , Wind
Analysis and Optimization of an Ammonia Based Transcritical Rankine Cycle for Power Generation
Jahar Sarkar, Souvik Bhattacharyya
POWER 2008; 673-677https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60097
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Topics: Energy generation , Heat , Optimization , Rankine cycle
Using Staged Compression to Increase the System Efficiency of a Coal Based Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Generation System With Carbon Capture
John G. VanOsdol, Randall Gemmen, Edward Parsons
POWER 2008; 679-689https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60111
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Coal , Compression , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Hybrid power systems , System efficiency , Compressors , Heat , Air flow
Thermoeconomic Analysis of Integrated Systems for Electricity and Hydrogen Production
A. Franzoni, L. Galanti, A. Traverso, A. F. Massardo
POWER 2008; 691-698https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60115
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Topics: Hydrogen production , Integrated systems , Thermoeconomics , Hydrogen , Pyrolysis , Thermal power stations , Biomass , Coal , Syngas , Computer software
Investigating a Power-Obsorber Wave Energy Converter
M. T. Rahmati, A. P. McCabe, G. A. Aggidis, R. V. Chaplin
POWER 2008; 699-705https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60119
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Topics: Wave energy converters , Waves , Climate , Oceans , Seabed , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Wave forces
Thermodynamic Analysis and Comparison on Oxy-Fuel Power Generation Process
Shimin Deng, Rory Hynes
POWER 2008; 707-714https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60122
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Topics: Energy generation , Fuels , Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Power stations , Pressure , Slurries , Steam turbines
A Review and Cost Comparison of Current Idle-Reduction Technology
Ethan E. Lust, W. Travis Horton, Reinhard Radermacher
POWER 2008; 715-726https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60142
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Topics: Batteries , Diesel , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Power systems (Machinery) , Trucks , Vehicles
A Hydroelectric Plant Simulation Model to Test the Performance of Actual Governor Control Systems
Iva´n F. Galindo-Garci´a, Antonio Tavira-Mondrago´n, Sau´l Rodri´guez-Lozano
POWER 2008; 727-733https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60152
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Topics: Control systems , Governors , Hydropower , Simulation models , Hydraulic drive systems , Hydroelectric power stations , Tunnels , Turbines , Water , Engineering simulation
Pulse-Width Modulation of Hydrogen Delivery for PEM Fuel Cells
Aquiles Perez, Amir Abtahi, Ali Zilouchian
POWER 2008; 735-743https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60161
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Topics: Hydrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Pulse width modulation , Control equipment , Delays , Energy consumption , Feedback , Fluids , Oxygen , Stress
A New Re-Fuel System to Process High Water Content Waste to Solid Fuel Using Superheated Steam
Naoki Maruyama, Daisuke Tanaka, Toshiki Shimizu
POWER 2008; 745-752https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60164
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Topics: Fuels , Steam , Superheating , Water , Drying , Emissions , Energy consumption , Carbon dioxide , Construction , Fossil fuels

Nuclear

Nuclear Power Plant Thermal Performance Improvement
Greg C. Alder, Frank J. Todd
POWER 2008; 753-761https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60079
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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Plant personnel
Verifying Suitability for Service With EMI Diagnostics
James E. Timperley
POWER 2008; 763-770https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60167
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Topics: Cables , Electrical components , Electromagnetic interference , Generators , Instrument transformers , Motors , Nuclear power stations , Risk , Stators
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