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ASME 2009 Power Conference
July 21–23, 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Power Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4350-5
ASME 2009 Power Conference

Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, and Emissions

Combination of Advanced Supervision System FURNACE With Continues Visual Monitoring ORFEUS for Proper On-Line Performance Analysis of the Furnace Firing Coal in Large Utility Boilers
B. Chudnovsky, A. Talanker, B. Kogan, M. Daniliuc, S. Lev, L. Frega
POWER 2009; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81017
View Articletitled, Combination of Advanced Supervision System FURNACE With Continues Visual Monitoring ORFEUS for Proper On-Line Performance Analysis of the Furnace Firing Coal in Large Utility Boilers
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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Firing , Furnaces , Nitrogen oxides , Sensors , Stress , Temperature , Reliability , Air flow
Conveyor Architecture for the 21st Century
R. Todd Swinderman, Greg Bierie, Andrew D. Marti, Barbara A. Wheatall
POWER 2009; 9-18https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81024
View Articletitled, Conveyor Architecture for the 21st Century
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Topics: Conveyor systems , Dust , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Hazards , Belts , Maintenance , Coal , Conveyor belts , Dust control
Fouling Formation in 575 MW Tangential-Fired Pulverized-Coal Boiler
E. Bar-Ziv, Y. Berman, R. Saveliev, M. Perelman, E. Korytnyi, B. Davidson, B. Chudnovsky
POWER 2009; 19-25https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81035
View Articletitled, Fouling Formation in 575 MW Tangential-Fired Pulverized-Coal Boiler
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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Furnaces
Prediction of Performance From PRB Coal Fired in Utility Boilers With Various Furnace and Firing System Arrangements
B. Chudnovsky, A. Talanker, Y. Berman, R. Saveliev, M. Perelman, E. Korytnyi, B. Davidson, E. Bar-Ziv
POWER 2009; 27-34https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81038
View Articletitled, Prediction of Performance From PRB Coal Fired in Utility Boilers With Various Furnace and Firing System Arrangements
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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Firing , Furnaces , Heating
Development of Mg-Based Additive to Control Corrosion and Fouling in Heavy Crude Oil for Gas Turbine Power Plants Applications
Corina L. Sandu, Lee Howard, Lawrence N. Kremer
POWER 2009; 35-44https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81041
View Articletitled, Development of Mg-Based Additive to Control Corrosion and Fouling in Heavy Crude Oil for Gas Turbine Power Plants Applications
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Topics: Corrosion , Crude oil , Gas turbines , Power stations , Water , Carbon dioxide , Chemistry , Combustion , Corrosion protection , Damage
Spectroscopic Monitoring of Energy Systems (Calvin W. Rice Lecture)
Kuniyuki Kitagawa, Shigeaki Morita, Kenji Kodama, Kozo Matsumoto
POWER 2009; 45-52https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81047
View Articletitled, Spectroscopic Monitoring of Energy Systems (Calvin W. Rice Lecture)
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Topics: Energy / power systems , Combustion , Flames , Lasers , Electrolytes , Fluorescence spectroscopy , Fuel cells , Isotopes , Mass spectrometers , Monitoring systems
Spray Technology is Critical in Helping a Plant Achieve Optimal Performance
Robert E. Van Durme
POWER 2009; 53-58https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81054
View Articletitled, Spray Technology is Critical in Helping a Plant Achieve Optimal Performance
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Topics: Sprays , Nozzles , Power stations , Construction , Desulfurization , Drops , Emissions , Flue gas desulfurization , Flue gases , Fluidized beds
Performance of Canola Methyl Ester Biofuel in a Partial Swirl Spray Flame Combustor
Jaime A. Erazo, Jr., S. R. Gollahalli, R. N. Parthasarathy
POWER 2009; 59-69https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81102
View Articletitled, Performance of Canola Methyl Ester Biofuel in a Partial Swirl Spray Flame Combustor
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Topics: Biofuel , Combustion chambers , Ester , Flames , Sprays , Diesel , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Drops , Atmospheric pressure
Pyrolysis and Steam Gasification of Paper and Evaluation of Paper Char Kinetics
Islam Ahmed, Ashwani K. Gupta
POWER 2009; 71-79https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81104
View Articletitled, Pyrolysis and Steam Gasification of Paper and Evaluation of Paper Char Kinetics
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Topics: Fuel gasification , Pyrolysis , Steam , Syngas
Relation of Air-to-Fuel and Hydrogen-to-Carbon Ratios to Flue Gases in Common Power Generation Systems
Michael D. Costarell
POWER 2009; 81-87https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81208
View Articletitled, Relation of Air-to-Fuel and Hydrogen-to-Carbon Ratios to Flue Gases in Common Power Generation Systems
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Topics: Carbon , Energy / power systems , Flue gases , Fuels , Hydrogen
Use of Foam-Like Materials to Enhance Heat Transfer From Surfaces Subjected to Impinging Jets
Marcelo J. S. de Lemos, Cleges Fischer
POWER 2009; 89-95https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81215
View Articletitled, Use of Foam-Like Materials to Enhance Heat Transfer From Surfaces Subjected to Impinging Jets
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Topics: Algorithms , Computer simulation , Cooling , Fluids , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Heating , Jets , Permeability , Porosity

Steam Generators and Combustion Technologies

Fluidized Bed Technologies for Biomass Combustion
Aku Rainio, Vinod Sharma, Markus Bolha`r-Nordenkampf, Christian Brunner, Johannes Lind, John Crosher
POWER 2009; 97-105https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81052
View Articletitled, Fluidized Bed Technologies for Biomass Combustion
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Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Fluidized beds , Fuels , Emissions , Boilers , Design , Flue gases , Nitrogen oxides , Particulate matter
Improvement of the Performance of a Utility Oil Fired Boiler by Modifying the Design of Burners and Atomizers
Antonio Diego-Marin, Carlos Melendez-Cervantes, Angel Alberto Mendez Aranda, Armando Giles-Alarcon
POWER 2009; 107-113https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81139
View Articletitled, Improvement of the Performance of a Utility Oil Fired Boiler by Modifying the Design of Burners and Atomizers
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Topics: Boilers , Design , Particulate matter , Engineering prototypes , Furnaces , Steam , Compressed air , Drops , Emissions , Power stations
Application of CFD Modeling in HRSG Evase Design
Xuefeng Shi, Wulang Chriswindarto, David Boyce
POWER 2009; 115-122https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81156
View Articletitled, Application of CFD Modeling in HRSG Evase Design
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Heat recovery steam generators , Modeling , Combustion , Roofs , Air flow , Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases
Measurement of Combustion Air to a Typical Cyclone Burner With a Common Wind Box and Pressure Loss Effects on the Cyclone Due to Inlet Configuration
Robert O. Brandt, Jr.
POWER 2009; 123-140https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81224
View Articletitled, Measurement of Combustion Air to a Typical Cyclone Burner With a Common Wind Box and Pressure Loss Effects on the Cyclone Due to Inlet Configuration
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Topics: Combustion , Pressure , Wind , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Coal , Computational fluid dynamics , Corners (Structural elements) , Cross-flow , Fuels

Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

Inspecting U-Tube Bundles Using Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry
Noam Amir, Oded Barzelay, Amir Yefet, Tal Pechter
POWER 2009; 141-145https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81018
View Articletitled, Inspecting U-Tube Bundles Using Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry
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Topics: Acoustics , Inspection , Probes , Computer software , Heat exchangers , Wall thickness , Computers , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Fittings
Power Savings in Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants Using Closed-Loop, Evaporative Cooling Systems
Rob Jenkinson
POWER 2009; 147-152https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81076
View Articletitled, Power Savings in Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants Using Closed-Loop, Evaporative Cooling Systems
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Evaporative cooling , Energy consumption , Heat transfer , Temperature , Water
Consumption Criteria and Energy Labeling of Wet Cooling Towers in Iran
B. Sajadi, P. Sayyadi, M. H. Saidi
POWER 2009; 153-157https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81090
View Articletitled, Consumption Criteria and Energy Labeling of Wet Cooling Towers in Iran
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Topics: Cooling towers , Energy consumption
Development of High Performance Moisture Separator Reheater
Issaku Fujita, Kotaro Machii, Teruaki Sakata
POWER 2009; 159-169https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81092
View Articletitled, Development of High Performance Moisture Separator Reheater
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Cooling , Cycles , Design , Drainage , Erosion , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Heating
The Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flow in Pumping Forebay
Chao Liu, Jiren Zhou, Li Cheng
POWER 2009; 171-176https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81107
View Articletitled, The Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flow in Pumping Forebay
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Topics: Computer simulation , Turbulence
Design Methodology and Valve Sizing for Heater Drain Systems
Casey Loughrin
POWER 2009; 177-190https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81116
View Articletitled, Design Methodology and Valve Sizing for Heater Drain Systems
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Topics: Design methodology , Valves , Two-phase flow , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Complex systems , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Nuclear power stations
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubing
Kenneth W. Horn
POWER 2009; 191-197https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81127
View Articletitled, Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubing
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Corrosion , Heat exchangers , Tubing
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Cooling Tower Pump Intake Design Related to Hydraulic Performance
Timothy C. Sassaman, Andrew E. Johansson, Mahadevan Padmanabhan
POWER 2009; 199-204https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81189
View Articletitled, Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Cooling Tower Pump Intake Design Related to Hydraulic Performance
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Topics: Cooling towers , Design , Pumps , Cooling , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Acceptance criteria , Bodies of water , Engineers , Hydraulics
Preventing Condenser Tube Failures Through Effective Cleaning and Nondestructive Testing
Eric H. Fayard, Gary Fischer
POWER 2009; 205-215https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81196
View Articletitled, Preventing Condenser Tube Failures Through Effective Cleaning and Nondestructive Testing
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Failure , Nondestructive evaluation , Leakage , Corrosion , Eddy current testing , Electricity (Physics) , Heat exchangers , Helium , Metal surfaces
Solving the Flow Induced Vibration Problem in Desuperheating Zones of Feedwater Heaters by Using No-Tube-in-the-Window (NTIW) Baffling
Thomas J. Muldoon
POWER 2009; 217-222https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81222
View Articletitled, Solving the Flow Induced Vibration Problem in Desuperheating Zones of Feedwater Heaters by Using No-Tube-in-the-Window (NTIW) Baffling
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Topics: Feedwater , Flow-induced vibrations , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Arches , Cross-flow , Engineers , Failure , Heat transfer coefficients , High pressure (Physics)

Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliaries

Dynamic Similarity of Multistage Compressor Control: Analyses of Energy Utilization
Waleed A. Elmandouh, Essam E. Khalil
POWER 2009; 223-230https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81009
View Articletitled, Dynamic Similarity of Multistage Compressor Control: Analyses of Energy Utilization
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Topics: Compressors , Instrumentation
Identification of Abnormal Rotor Dynamic Stiffness Using Measured Vibration Information and Analytical Modeling
Ned M. Endres
POWER 2009; 231-239https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81019
View Articletitled, Identification of Abnormal Rotor Dynamic Stiffness Using Measured Vibration Information and Analytical Modeling
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Topics: Modeling , Rotors , Stiffness , Vibration , Steady state , Turbines , Bearings , Computer simulation , Generators , Probes
Simplified Morton Effect Analysis for Synchronous Spiral Instability
Brian T. Murphy, Joshua A. Lorenz
POWER 2009; 241-247https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81030
View Articletitled, Simplified Morton Effect Analysis for Synchronous Spiral Instability
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Topics: Bearings , Fluid films , Journal bearings , Machinery , Modeling , Plain bearings , Rotors , Temperature , Vibration
Fuel Gas Conditioning System Modularization and Optimization
Bradford A. Kauffman
POWER 2009; 249-253https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81071
View Articletitled, Fuel Gas Conditioning System Modularization and Optimization
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Topics: Gaseous fuels , Optimization , Design , Compression , Pressure , Combined cycle power stations , Compressors , Control systems , Gas turbines , Heat
The Steam Turbine Retrofitting of Six Boiling Water Reactor Units Using Innovative Engineering and Laser Scanning Techniques
Mike Jones, David J. Nelmes
POWER 2009; 255-263https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81140
View Articletitled, The Steam Turbine Retrofitting of Six Boiling Water Reactor Units Using Innovative Engineering and Laser Scanning Techniques
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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Lasers , Steam turbines , Design , Cylinders , Pressure , Regulations , Turbogenerators
Design of a Free Turbine for Simulation of Flow in a Turbine-Annular-Diffuser-With-Struts Delivery System
Srinuvasu Dakuri, Bhaskar Roy
POWER 2009; 265-272https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81153
View Articletitled, Design of a Free Turbine for Simulation of Flow in a Turbine-Annular-Diffuser-With-Struts Delivery System
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Topics: Design , Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Turbines
Earthquake Protection Strategies for Power Plant Equipment
Peter Nawrotzki
POWER 2009; 273-279https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81161
View Articletitled, Earthquake Protection Strategies for Power Plant Equipment
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Topics: Earthquakes , Power stations , Turbines , Machinery , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Damage , Dampers , Springs , Structures
Varnish Removal and Control in Turbine Lubrication Systems
Khalid Farooq
POWER 2009; 281-287https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81173
View Articletitled, Varnish Removal and Control in Turbine Lubrication Systems
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Topics: Industrial lubrication systems , Turbines , Equilibrium (Physics) , Absorption , Agglomeration (Materials) , Binders (Materials) , Composite materials , Filtration , Metal surfaces , Resins
Fast Degas Carbon Dioxide Evaporator
Kyle T. Howard, Blanca A. Ramirez
POWER 2009; 289-292https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81198
View Articletitled, Fast Degas Carbon Dioxide Evaporator
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Generators , Hydrogen , Fire , Bearings , Failure , Flow control , Freezing , Maintenance , Risk
Design Tools for the Performance Improvement of a 76 MW Francis Turbine Runner
Jose´ Manuel Franco-Nava, Oscar Dorantes-Go´mez, Erik Rosado-Tamariz, Jose´ Manuel Ferna´ndez-Da´vila, Reynaldo Rangel-Espinosa
POWER 2009; 293-300https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81201
View Articletitled, Design Tools for the Performance Improvement of a 76 MW Francis Turbine Runner
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Francis turbines , Hydraulic turbines , Optimization , Blades , Computation , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Plant Operations and Maintenance

Composite Materials for Repair of Pressure Boundary and Structural Components
John A. Charest
POWER 2009; 301-304https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81022
View Articletitled, Composite Materials for Repair of Pressure Boundary and Structural Components
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Topics: Composite materials , Maintenance , Pressure , Structural elements (Construction) , Fiber reinforced plastics , Carbon fibers , Design , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Heat exchangers
Topics for On-Site Rehabilitation of a 30 MW Geothermal Turbine
Alejandro Herna´ndez Rossette, Zdzislaw Mazur C.
POWER 2009; 305-309https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81027
View Articletitled, Topics for On-Site Rehabilitation of a 30 MW Geothermal Turbine
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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Maintenance , Steam turbines , Turbines , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Flow (Dynamics) , Corrosion , Dust , Heat
An Alarming Increase in Catastrophic Thermal Fatigue Failures in Cold Reheat Lines: QAE NDI for On-Line, Post Thermal Shock/Water Hammer Assessment
Dan Ezra, James Yagen
POWER 2009; 311-314https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81028
View Articletitled, An Alarming Increase in Catastrophic Thermal Fatigue Failures in Cold Reheat Lines: QAE NDI for On-Line, Post Thermal Shock/Water Hammer Assessment
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Topics: Fatigue failure , Thermal shock , Water hammer , Failure , Pipes , Fatigue , Sprays , Carbon steel , Nondestructive evaluation , Piping systems
Generator Retaining Rings: In Situ Inspection and Life Assessment
Jan Willem Noteboom
POWER 2009; 315-324https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81072
View Articletitled, Generator Retaining Rings: In Situ Inspection and Life Assessment
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Topics: Generators , Inspection , Cracking (Materials) , Downtime , Dyeing , Eddy current testing , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Manipulators , Nondestructive evaluation
Performance and Operational Issues at the Boardman Coal Plant
David A. T. Rodgers
POWER 2009; 325-336https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81079
View Articletitled, Performance and Operational Issues at the Boardman Coal Plant
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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Instrumentation , Leakage , Plant personnel , Power stations
Improving Plant Operations With Performance and Condition Monitoring Systems
Jonathan Hicks, Donald Kerber
POWER 2009; 337-344https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81083
View Articletitled, Improving Plant Operations With Performance and Condition Monitoring Systems
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Topics: Condition monitoring , Monitoring systems , Design , Energy industry , Instrumentation , Algorithms , Heat , Pattern recognition , Resolution (Optics)
Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring in Power Plants
Alan Bandes
POWER 2009; 345-351https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81128
View Articletitled, Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring in Power Plants
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Topics: Condition monitoring , Power stations , Inspection , Bearings , Instrumentation , Leakage , Compressed air , Emissions , Friction , Gears
Temperature Measurement Applications in Power Plants
Ravi Jethra
POWER 2009; 353-363https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81172
View Articletitled, Temperature Measurement Applications in Power Plants
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Topics: Power stations , Temperature measurement , Safety , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Temperature , Coal , Downtime , Reliability , Stability
Ceramic Sensors Perform Well in Tough Applications
John Van Nostrand, Ravi Jethra
POWER 2009; 365-371https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81177
View Articletitled, Ceramic Sensors Perform Well in Tough Applications
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Topics: Ceramics , Fracture toughness , Sensors , Pressure , Stability , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Maintenance , Metals , Plant maintenance
Set Point Calculation Model for a Paper Mill Power House to Minimize Fuel Consumption
Jose Ramo´n Vega-Galaz, Ramo´n Da´vila, Jorge Argu¨elles, Federico I. Compea´n R.
POWER 2009; 373-376https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81191
View Articletitled, Set Point Calculation Model for a Paper Mill Power House to Minimize Fuel Consumption
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Topics: Boilers , Combined heat and power , Energy generation , Fuel consumption , Natural gas , Public utilities , Steam , Stress
From Commissioning to First Year Operation of a Modern Coal Fired 242 MW Plant Facility
Kuda R. Mutama, Norm Duperron, John Seeliger
POWER 2009; 377-384https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81199
View Articletitled, From Commissioning to First Year Operation of a Modern Coal Fired 242 MW Plant Facility
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Topics: Coal , Power stations , Boilers , Design , Plant personnel , Steam , Steam turbines , Combustion , Combustion systems , Construction
Operation Improvement, Reliability and Performance Optimization With Analysis and Simulation
Philip Diwakar, Jonathan Berkoe
POWER 2009; 385-392https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81223
View Articletitled, Operation Improvement, Reliability and Performance Optimization With Analysis and Simulation
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Topics: Optimization , Reliability , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Boilers , Heat recovery steam generators , Coal , Cycles

Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Online Combustion Dynamics Monitoring System (CDMS) for Combustion Turbines: Experience and Examples of How CDMS Supports Operations and Prevents Damages
Heino Jansen, Joop Kraijesteijn
POWER 2009; 393-398https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81075
View Articletitled, Online Combustion Dynamics Monitoring System (CDMS) for Combustion Turbines: Experience and Examples of How CDMS Supports Operations and Prevents Damages
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Topics: Combustion , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Monitoring systems , Turbines , Flames , Acoustics , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Oscillations
Interpreting Constant Support Hanger Readings
Lange Kimball, Carl Myers, Michael Johnson
POWER 2009; 399-406https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81170
View Articletitled, Interpreting Constant Support Hanger Readings
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Topics: Boilers , Energy generation , Gages , Machinery , Maintenance , Pipes , Stress , Turbine components
Reliability Estimation Techniques Applied in ALSTOM
M. Raza, K. Hutchison, S. Mishra
POWER 2009; 407-410https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81182
View Articletitled, Reliability Estimation Techniques Applied in ALSTOM
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Topics: Failure , Reliability
Integrated Performance Monitoring for Asset Optimization
Robert Holzworth, Walter Walejeski
POWER 2009; 411-417https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81212
View Articletitled, Integrated Performance Monitoring for Asset Optimization
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Topics: Optimization , Power stations , Public utilities , Flow (Dynamics) , Profitability , Risk management
Non-Linear Numerical Techniques for the Analysis of Turbomachinery Components
Jose´ Manuel Franco-Nava, Oscar Dorantes-Go´mez
POWER 2009; 419-427https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81214
View Articletitled, Non-Linear Numerical Techniques for the Analysis of Turbomachinery Components
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Topics: Boundary element methods , Finite element methods , Steam turbines , Turbomachinery , Stress , Deformation , Rotors , Cycles , Damage , Design

Plant Systems and Performance Testing

Long Radius Flow Nozzle Study
Richard Wakeland
POWER 2009; 429-433https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81053
View Articletitled, Long Radius Flow Nozzle Study
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Discharge coefficient , Calibration , Manufacturing , Uncertainty , Design , Mechanical engineers , Stress
Planning for Extensive Validation of the Siemens H-Class Gas Turbine SGT5-8000H at the Power Plant Irsching
S. Abens, F. Eulitz, I. Harzdorf, M. Jaenchen, W. Fischer, R. Rudolph, P. Garbett, P. Ratliff
POWER 2009; 435-443https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81082
View Articletitled, Planning for Extensive Validation of the Siemens H-Class Gas Turbine SGT5-8000H at the Power Plant Irsching
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Topics: Gas turbines , Power stations , Innovation , Testing , Combined cycles , Cycles , Data acquisition , Data acquisition systems , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes
Specifying and Evaluating Steam Turbines in Combined Cycle Applications
Lawrence A. Lon Penna
POWER 2009; 445-446https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81085
View Articletitled, Specifying and Evaluating Steam Turbines in Combined Cycle Applications
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Topics: Combined cycles , Steam turbines , Performance test codes , Testing
Energy Efficiency by Optimizing Annual Testing Schedules: Coordinating RATA Testing With Other Annual Test Requirements
Tina Toburen, Allen Kephart, Rhonda Walker
POWER 2009; 447-451https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81094
View Articletitled, Energy Efficiency by Optimizing Annual Testing Schedules: Coordinating RATA Testing With Other Annual Test Requirements
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Topics: Energy efficiency , Testing , Stress , Heat , Fuel consumption , Fuels , Testing performance , Automated guided vehicles , Automatic gain control , Monitoring systems
Gas Turbine Part Load Exhaust Gas Emissions Turndown Envelope Testing Methodology
Kristen LeClair, Thomas Schmitt, Garth Frederick
POWER 2009; 453-458https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81099
View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Part Load Exhaust Gas Emissions Turndown Envelope Testing Methodology
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Topics: Emissions , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Stress , Testing , Control systems , Combustion , Fuel consumption , Maintenance , Physics
Performance Monitoring of Coal-Fired Units in Real-Time
Sastry S. Munukutla, Robert P. M. Craven, Michael R. Coffey
POWER 2009; 459-465https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81113
View Articletitled, Performance Monitoring of Coal-Fired Units in Real-Time
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Topics: Coal , Steam , Computers , Boilers , China , Control rooms , Economics , Electricity (Physics) , Energy / power systems , Fans
Determination of Fuel Input for a Coal Fired Plant Performance Test
H. Jin
POWER 2009; 467-471https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81141
View Articletitled, Determination of Fuel Input for a Coal Fired Plant Performance Test
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Topics: Coal , Fuels , Testing performance , Boilers , Heat , Energy budget (Physics) , Fuel efficiency , Heat losses , ASME Standards , Steam
Mobile Cogeneration Unit (MCU) Computational Model Adjusted With Test Cell Conditions to be Used to Predict Future Performance in Different Sites
Jose Ramon Vega-Galaz, Oscar Garci´a-Bulle´, Ken Cassel
POWER 2009; 473-478https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81186
View Articletitled, Mobile Cogeneration Unit (MCU) Computational Model Adjusted With Test Cell Conditions to be Used to Predict Future Performance in Different Sites
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Topics: Combined heat and power , Steam , Computer software , Dimensions , Ducts , Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators , Superheating
Noncontact Torque Sensing for Performance Monitoring and Fault Detection
Neil Goldfine, Tim Lovett, Yanko Sheiretov, David Grundy, Todd Dunford, Vladimir Zilberstein
POWER 2009; 479-486https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81216
View Articletitled, Noncontact Torque Sensing for Performance Monitoring and Fault Detection
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Topics: Databases , Deflection , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Flaw detection , Gages , Hardware , Magnetometers , Materials properties , Rotors
Errors in Boiler Efficiency Standards
Fred D. Lang
POWER 2009; 487-501https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81221
View Articletitled, Errors in Boiler Efficiency Standards
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Topics: Boilers , Errors , Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon , Emissions , Temperature , Engineering disciplines , Engineers , Power stations

Combined Cycles

Flashback Propensity of Syngas Fuels
Bidhan Dam, Ahsan Choudhuri
POWER 2009; 503-510https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81011
View Articletitled, Flashback Propensity of Syngas Fuels
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Topics: Fuels , Syngas , Flames , Excitation , Combustion chambers
A Case Study of Optimizing Combined Cycle Performance at Kalaeloa
Helmer Andersen
POWER 2009; 511-516https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81108
View Articletitled, A Case Study of Optimizing Combined Cycle Performance at Kalaeloa
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Cycles , Energy generation , Fuel consumption , Fuels , Power stations
Characterization of Combustion Dynamics in Swirl Stabilized Flames
Uyi Idahosa, Abhishek Saha, Chengying Xu, Saptarshi Basu
POWER 2009; 517-531https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81168
View Articletitled, Characterization of Combustion Dynamics in Swirl Stabilized Flames
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Topics: Combustion , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flames , Heat , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Frequency response , Air flow , Emissions , Fast Fourier transforms
Afton Generating Station, Including Unique Hybrid Cooling
Jack Groves, Todd Krankkala, Greg Nugent
POWER 2009; 533-540https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81202
View Articletitled, Afton Generating Station, Including Unique Hybrid Cooling
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Topics: Combined cycles , Cooling , Cooling systems , Nitrogen oxides , Power stations , Stress , Water conservation

Advanced Energy Systems

SNG Production Process Based on Hybrid Gasification
Shimin Deng, Rory Hynes
POWER 2009; 541-550https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81020
View Articletitled, SNG Production Process Based on Hybrid Gasification
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Topics: Fuel gasification , Manufacturing , Exergy analysis , Manufacturing technology , Modeling
Improvements to Converting Moist Air Into Water and Power
Robert J. Vidmar
POWER 2009; 551-560https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81023
View Articletitled, Improvements to Converting Moist Air Into Water and Power
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Topics: Water , Water vapor , Compression , Compressors , Pressure , Condensers (steam plant) , Turbines , Vacuum pumps , Atmospheric pressure , Condensation
Operation Strategies for Thermoelectric Power Plants With CO2 Emission Constraints in Italy
Marco Gambini, Michela Vellini
POWER 2009; 561-571https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81069
View Articletitled, Operation Strategies for Thermoelectric Power Plants With CO2 Emission Constraints in Italy
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Power stations , Cogeneration plants , Heat , Natural gas , Sales
Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle Power Generation Development Program and Initial Test Results
Steven A. Wright, Paul S. Pickard, Robert Fuller, Ross F. Radel, Milton E. Vernon
POWER 2009; 573-583https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81081
View Articletitled, Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle Power Generation Development Program and Initial Test Results
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Topics: Brayton cycle , Energy generation , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Compressors , Compression , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbomachinery , Fluids , Bearings
An Unexpected Solution to the Energy Crisis: Hybrid Nuclear Energy
Michael F. Keller
POWER 2009; 585-594https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81180
View Articletitled, An Unexpected Solution to the Energy Crisis: Hybrid Nuclear Energy
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Topics: Nuclear power , Coal , Emissions , Combustion , Corners (Structural elements) , Fossil fuels , Carbon dioxide , Climate change , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conversion
The Radovich Cycle: A Novel MSW-Fired Heat Cycle
Michael Radovich
POWER 2009; 595-614https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81188
View Articletitled, The Radovich Cycle: A Novel MSW-Fired Heat Cycle
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Topics: Cycles , Municipal solid wastes , Thermodynamic cycles , Fuel cells , Anodes , Fuel gasification , Gaseous fuels , Solid oxide fuel cells , Biomass , Carbon
Radiation Modeling in Oxy-Fuel Combustion Scenarios
Gautham Krishnamoorthy, Muhammad Sami, Stefano Orsino, Anura Perera, Mehrdad Shahnam, E. David Huckaby
POWER 2009; 615-621https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81210
View Articletitled, Radiation Modeling in Oxy-Fuel Combustion Scenarios
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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Modeling , Radiation (Physics) , Boilers , Carbon dioxide , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Gases , Simulation

Renewables

A Green Combined Cycle Plant: From Landfill to Power
Walter I. Serbetci, Greg S. Kindt
POWER 2009; 623-628https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81086
View Articletitled, A Green Combined Cycle Plant: From Landfill to Power
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Sanitary landfills
Micro-Hydro Power Systems: Current Status and Future Research in Pakistan
Javed A. Chattha, Mohammad S. Khan, Anwar ul-Haque
POWER 2009; 629-636https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81148
View Articletitled, Micro-Hydro Power Systems: Current Status and Future Research in Pakistan
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Topics: Power systems (Machinery) , Turbines , Electricity (Physics) , Canals , Centrifugal pumps , Cross-flow , Pumps , Water , Combustion , Design
Integrated Solar Cycles for Natural Gas and Coal Power Plants
Gary Golden, Cara Libby, Robin Bell
POWER 2009; 637-640https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81154
View Articletitled, Integrated Solar Cycles for Natural Gas and Coal Power Plants
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Topics: Coal power , Cycles , Natural gas , Solar energy , Steam , Solar power , Clearances (Engineering) , Coal , Emissions , Fossil fuels
Landfill Gas to Generate Power in Monterrey Mexico for Public Usage
Jose Ramon Vega-Galaz, Norma Gabriela Godoy Barahona, Jaime Saldan˜a Mendez, Adriana Gonza´lez
POWER 2009; 641-644https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81185
View Articletitled, Landfill Gas to Generate Power in Monterrey Mexico for Public Usage
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Topics: Sanitary landfills , Power stations , Public transportation , Renewable energy , Structures , Trains
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC): Choosing a Working Fluid
James H. Anderson, Jr.
POWER 2009; 645-653https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81211
View Articletitled, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC): Choosing a Working Fluid
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Topics: Fluids , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Cycles , Oceans , Water , Design , Heat , Heat sinks , Nuclear power stations , Seawater

Nuclear

The Design of the PE4710 Specification for CC N-755 Revision 1
William I. Adams
POWER 2009; 655-664https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81012
View Articletitled, The Design of the PE4710 Specification for CC N-755 Revision 1
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Topics: Design , Flanges , Plastic pipes , Polyethylene pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Piping systems , Safety , Temperature
Small Size Turbo-Machines for HTR Plants
Mohamed S. El-Genk, Jean-Michel P. Tournier
POWER 2009; 665-674https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81171
View Articletitled, Small Size Turbo-Machines for HTR Plants
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Topics: Turbomachinery , Turbines , Compression , Temperature , Fluids , Brayton cycle , High temperature , Molecular weight , Rotation
Best Practices: Multi-Ton Component Removal/Replacement Utilizing Air Casters
Jesse Farmer, John Massenburg, Terry Pitsch
POWER 2009; 675-683https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2009-81184
View Articletitled, Best Practices: Multi-Ton Component Removal/Replacement Utilizing Air Casters
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Topics: Compressed air , Cranes , Damage , Feedwater , Heat exchangers , Maintenance , Materials handling , Nuclear power stations , Power stations , Rails
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