Volumes | ASME Power Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Combustion , Flames , Syngas , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Combustion chambers , Energy generation , Energy resources , Fuel gasification , Heat

Conveyor Technologies for the Regulatory Environment

Greg Bierie, Andy Mari

POWER 2010; 15-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27081

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Topics: Conveyor systems , Coal , Safety , Belt conveyor systems , Dust , Emissions , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Industrial plants , Particulate matter

A Liquid Torrefication Process for Producing a Storable, Energy-Dense Fuel From Biomass Feedstock

Kyle A. Watson, William T. Stringfellow, Edwin R. Pejack, John J. Paoluccio, Ravi K. Jain

POWER 2010; 21-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27083

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Topics: Biomass , Feedstock , Fuels , Biofuel , Wood products , Oxygen , Water , Carbon , Coal , Density

Biomass Attributes, Handling, and Processing Issues for Large Power Plants

Daniel Mahr

POWER 2010; 29-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27092

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Topics: Biomass , Power stations , Economics , Emissions , Energy industry , Fuels , Public utilities , Reliability , Sustainability

The Effect of Nitrogen in Natural Gas on the NOx Emission From a 90 kW Burner

Antonio Diego-Marin, Carlos Melendez-Cervantes, Alejandro Mani Gonzalez

POWER 2010; 37-41doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27139

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Topics: Emissions , Natural gas , Nitrogen , Nitrogen oxides , Furnaces , Flue gases , Temperature , Heat flux , Combustion , Damage

Flashback Propensity in Swirl Stabilized Burner With Syngas Fuels

Bidhan Dam, Gilberto Corona, Ahsan Choudhuri

POWER 2010; 43-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27237

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Topics: Fuels , Syngas , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Vortices , Carbon , Chemistry , Combustion , Hydrogen , Methane

Improvements in Fuel Flexibility and Operating Cost Reduction at CSU Drake Station With Targeted In-Furnace Injection™ Technology

James Towell, Tom Martinez, David Hightower, Richard Maxey, Gerry Snow, Hector Gonzalez, Robert Rians

POWER 2010; 49-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27264

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Topics: Fuels , Furnaces , Coal , Stress , Absorption , Design , Emissions , Engines , Feedstock , Flow (Dynamics)

Investigation of Distributed Combustion for Gas Turbine Application: Forward Flow Configuration

Vaibhav K. Arghode, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2010; 57-70doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27287

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines

Laminar Flame Velocity of Syngas Fuels

Bidhan Dam, Vishwanath Ardha, Ahsan Choudhuri

POWER 2010; 71-76doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27294

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Topics: Flames , Fuels , Syngas , Combustion , Carbon dioxide , Carbon , Coke , Diluents , Hydrogen , Nozzles

Colorless Distributed Combustion (CDC) With Swirl for Gas Turbine Application

Ahmed E. E. Khalil, Vaibhav K. Arghode, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2010; 77-88doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27309

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides

Boiler Cleaning Using ISB (Intelligent Soot Blowing) System Integration: Recent Developments and Case Study

Charlie Breeding, Danny Tandra, Sandeep Shah

POWER 2010; 89-96doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27322

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Topics: Boilers , Soot , Coal , Weight (Mass) , Slags , Algorithms , Artillery , Cement clinkers , Combustion engineering , Data acquisition

Modeling Dispersion of PM₁₀ and PST in the Cesar Department Mining Region, Colombia by Using ISC and AERMOD

Jose I. Huertas, Sebastia´n Izquierdo, Enrique D. Gonza´lez

POWER 2010; 97-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27356

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Topics: Air pollution , Mining , Modeling

Steam Generators

A Case Study on Generation of Acceptance Criteria in Feedwater Supply Tube Bends

Daniel T. Peters, Eric Jones

POWER 2010; 113-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27255

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Feedwater , Pipe bends , Inspection , Fitness-for-service , American Petroleum Institute , Cycles , Diffraction , Energy industry , Flight

Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

Interactive Computer Aided Preliminary Design of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Hossin Omar

POWER 2010; 117-123doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27011

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Design , Heat exchangers , Shells , Project cost estimation , Errors , Reliability

Developing Optimum Condenser Tube Life-Cycle Economics

Daniel S. Janikowski

POWER 2010; 125-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27052

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cycles , Economics , Alloys , Carbon dioxide , Copper alloys , Equipment performance , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Heat exchangers

The Considerations for Reviewing the Effects of Power Uprates, Including Repowering, on Existing Steam Surface Condensers

Darren M. Nightingale

POWER 2010; 135-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27068

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Power uprate , Steam , Design , Boilers , Gas turbines , Heat , Power stations

Performance Prediction of a Single-Zone Vertical Feedwater Heater

Eric Svensson, William Mirowski

POWER 2010; 147-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27105

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Topics: Feedwater , Temperature , Subcooling , Pumps , Condensation , Condensers (steam plant) , Flashing , Pipes , Steam , Thermodynamic cycles

Pressure Testing Feedwater Heaters and Power Plant Auxiliary Heat Exchangers

Stanley Yokell

POWER 2010; 153-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27106

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Topics: Feedwater , Heat exchangers , Power stations , Pressure testing , Leakage , Shells , Condensers (steam plant) , Pressure , Heat transfer , Steam

Impact of Generator Rating Increase, Ambient Pressure and Coolant Composition and Temperature on Power Generator Heat Exchangers

Luis P. Zea

POWER 2010; 163-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27129

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Topics: Coolants , Generators , Heat exchangers , Pressure , Temperature , Heat transfer , Design , Condensed matter , Coolers , Gas flow

Experimental Investigation of Seawater Fouling Effect on the 90/10 Cu/Ni Tube

M. Izadi, D. K. Aidun, P. Marzocca, H. Lee

POWER 2010; 171-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27155

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Topics: Seawater , Thermal resistance , Sodium , Water , Composite materials , Cooling , Corrosion , Crystallization , Filters , Heat exchangers

Increasing Condenser Capacity Without Adding Tubes to Support a Station Uprate

Warren C. Welch, III, Timothy J. Harpster, Joseph W. Harpster

POWER 2010; 181-191doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27234

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Condensed matter , Heat transfer coefficients , Steam , Stress , Chemistry , Cooling , Cooling towers , Cycles , Design

Limitations of 439 SS in HP Feedwater Heater Application

Silvia Khurrum, Michael Catapano

POWER 2010; 193-200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27254

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Topics: Feedwater , Leakage , Failure , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Root cause analysis , Stainless steel , Tubing

Effective Expansion and Repair of Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints in a High Pressure Feedwater Heater

Darcy Holderness, Joe Bruno

POWER 2010; 201-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27329

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Topics: Feedwater , High pressure (Physics) , Maintenance , Leakage , Testing , Explosives , Failure , Nondestructive evaluation , Rivers , Tubular joints

Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliaries

Retrofit of Tehran City Gate Station (C.G.S.No.2) by Using Turboexpander

Ramin Taheri Seresht, Hassan Khodaei Jalalabadi, Babak Rashidian

POWER 2010; 207-212doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27087

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Topics: Gates (Closures) , Pressure , Natural gas , Turbines , Computer software , Energy consumption , Energy dissipation , Energy recovery , Exergy , Exergy analysis

Generator Fan Test Facility to Quantify Axial Flow Fan Aerodynamic Performance

A. I. C. Hunter, H. A. Scarton, K. R. Wilt, S. A. Salamah, D. Story

POWER 2010; 213-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27112

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Topics: Axial flow , Generators , Test facilities , Aerospace industry , Computational fluid dynamics , Graduate students , Noise (Sound) , Nuclear engineering , Vibration control

Successful Replacement of a Condemned HP/IP Turbine by Weld Process

Damien Parham, Calvin Davis

POWER 2010; 219-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27150

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Topics: Forgings (Products) , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Machining , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Power stations , Rotors , Turbine blades , Turbines

Blisk Life Prediction for Twin-Shaft Turbo Engines by Using a Two-Dimensional Thermal Off-Design Model

Ying Chen, Ashok Koul, Jun Zhao

POWER 2010; 235-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27233

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Topics: Design , Engines , Turbochargers , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature distribution , Temperature profiles , Damage , Disks , Downtime , Gas turbines

Turbine Steam Chest Life Assessment

Daniel T. Peters, Eric Jones, Sean Hastings, Steven Greco

POWER 2010; 243-252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27248

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Topics: Steam , Turbines , Inspection , Damage , Stress , Fitness-for-service , Valves , Fracture (Materials) , Insulation , Nondestructive evaluation

Determining HP-IP Turbine Seal Leakage

Fred D. Lang, Tom Canning

POWER 2010; 253-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27252

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Topics: Leakage , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Engineers , Exergy , High pressure (Physics) , Machinery , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning)

SGT-400 Industrial Gas Turbine Power Enhancement to 15MW Design and Product Validation

S. A. Ward, M. Johnson-Hirt

POWER 2010; 267-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27268

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Topics: Design , Industrial gases , Turbines , Engines , Gas turbines , Annulus , Compressors , Energy generation , Mechanical drives , Product design

Determining Steam Turbine Inspection Intervals

Douglas D. Reed

POWER 2010; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27305

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Topics: Inspection , Steam turbines , Risk , Computer simulation , Fracture mechanics , Machinery , Maintenance

A Modified Double Reheat Cycle

Sven Kjaer, Frank Drinhaus

POWER 2010; 285-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27369

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Topics: Cycles , Steam , Turbines , Boilers , Coal , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon dioxide , Cooling , Engines

Plant Operations and Maintenance

Bull Run Fossil Plant: Technical Design Methods for Superheat Pendant Outlet Headers Replacement

Salah E. Azzazy, Russell D. Cochran, Larry Sam Cox

POWER 2010; 295-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27007

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Combustion engineering , Cutting , Design , Design methodology , Engineering mechanics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials) , Furnaces

Solids Level Indication in the Power Industry

Keith Riley

POWER 2010; 309-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27013

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Topics: Energy industry , Solids

Joint Integrity Monitoring Using Permanent Ultrasonic Bolt Load Transducers

Jesse R. Meisterling

POWER 2010; 319-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27046

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Topics: Stress , Transducers , Fasteners , Tension , Clamps (Tools) , Manufacturing , Thin films , Ceramics , Design , Inspection

Boiler Feed Water Make-Up Upgrade With Integrated Membrane System: A Case Study

Khalid Farooq

POWER 2010; 325-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27063

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Topics: Feedwater , Membranes , Power stations , Coagulants (Materials) , Condensed matter , Filtration , Gravel , Hazardous substances , Ion exchange , Lakes

Failure Evaluation of the Compressor Vanes of Combined Cycle Unit

Zdzislaw Mazur, Alejandro Herna´ndez-Rossette

POWER 2010; 331-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27071

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Topics: Blades , Combined cycles , Compressors , Corrosion , Failure , High cycle fatigue , Stress

Combustion Optimization for Increased Fuel Flexibility

Bill Kirkenir, Dave Earley

POWER 2010; 339-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27119

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Optimization , Boilers , Furnaces , Coal , Engineers , Reliability , Air flow , Flow (Dynamics)

Turbine Improvements at Hoover Dam

Bill Bruninga

POWER 2010; 351-355doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27124

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Topics: Dams , Turbines , Design engineering , Power stations , Project management , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Stainless steel , Turbogenerators

Manage the Risk of Turbine Rotor Failure

David Yates, Angelo Tarantino, Joop Kraijesteijn

POWER 2010; 357-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27161

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Topics: Failure , Risk , Rotors , Turbines , Inspection , Generators , Ultrasonic testing , Ultrasonic transducers , Cavities , Engineers

Degradation Trending of Boiler Evaporator Tubes Without Scaffolding

Coen Boxma, Jan Willem Noteboom, Joop Kraijesteijn

POWER 2010; 367-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27162

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Topics: Boilers , Wall thickness , Inspection , Grinding , Nondestructive evaluation , Testing , Fire , Incinerators , Insulation , Maintenance

Circulating Water Pump Modifications Performed in Conjunction With Cooling Tower Replacement During a 35-Day Outage

Robert M. Morgenstern

POWER 2010; 371-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27178

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Topics: Cooling towers , Pumps , Water , Concretes , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Corrosion , Demolition , Design , Engines

Mitigation of Fires in Coal-Handling Facilities: Continuous Monitoring of Carbon Monoxide

Kurt Smoker, Rob Albinger

POWER 2010; 383-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27259

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Topics: Carbon , Coal , Fire , Risk management , Combustion , Dust , Explosions , Gas detectors , Gases , Smoke

Load Cycling of a 242 MW Coal Fired Steam Turbine Plant Designed for Base Load Operations

Kuda R. Mutama, Norm Duperron

POWER 2010; 393-402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27306

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Topics: Coal , Steam turbines , Stress , Boilers , Power stations , Heat , Air pollution , Combined cycle power stations , Firing , Flames

Critical Uncertainties and Probabilities: Heat Impact on Exhaust System Components—A Case Study

Joseph R. Ciras, Michael G. Green

POWER 2010; 403-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27366

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Topics: Design , Exhaust systems , Heat , Manufacturing , Probability , Reliability , Uncertainty

Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Setting Up Pipe Hanger Survey Programs at New Power Plants

Lange Kimball, Vernon Mize

POWER 2010; 411-417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27091

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Topics: Pipes , Power stations , Heat recovery steam generators , Inspection , Maintenance , Piping systems , Plant personnel , Steam , Surveillance

Wind Integration: System and Generation Issues

Eugene R. Danneman, Stephen J. Beuning

POWER 2010; 419-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27128

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Topics: Reliability , Wind

Change Your Maintenance Philosophy When You Convert a Base Loaded Unit to Cycling Operation

S. Rao Palakodeti, Gregory Doelger

POWER 2010; 425-430doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27138

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Topics: Maintenance , Inspection , Stress , Cycles , Pulse width modulation , Fuels , Public utilities , Renewable energy , Uncertainty

Applying Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry in a Geothermal Energy Plant: A Case Study

Noam Amir, Daniel Bobrow, Tal Pechter

POWER 2010; 431-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27207

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Topics: Acoustics , Condensers (steam plant) , Corrosion , Cycles , Damage , Downtime , Failure mechanisms , Fluids , Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power

Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues

Design of Nuclear Safety-Related Underground Diesel Fuel Oil Storage Tanks

Shen Wang, Necip O. Akinci, William H. Johnson, Luis M. Moreschi

POWER 2010; 435-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27042

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Topics: Design , Diesel , Safety , Storage tanks , Stress , Pressure vessels , Earthquakes , Fuels , Simulation , Sloshing

Stress and Vibration Analysis for Woven Composite Axial Impeller

Jifeng Wang, Jorge Olortegui-Yume, Norbert Mu¨ller

POWER 2010; 443-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27158

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Impellers , Stress , Vibration analysis , Woven composites

A Review of Experiences With AL-6XN® and Zeron® 100 Alloys in Air Pollution Control Systems

Devin M. Wachowiak, Jason D. Wilson

POWER 2010; 451-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27187

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Topics: Air pollution control , Alloys , Flue gas desulfurization , Construction , Stainless steel , Coal , Emissions , Pollution control , Combustion , Corrosion

Review of Babbitt (Whitemetal) Analysis Using XRF-Analyzer

Lyle A. Branagan, Greg Herran

POWER 2010; 461-465doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27256

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Topics: Babbitt metal , Bearings , Casting , Fluid films , Fluorescence , Testing , X-rays

Implementation of Fourier Series in the Seismic Response Spectrum Analysis of Ground Supported Tanks

Bikramjit Singh Antaal, Yogeshwar Hari, Dennis K. Williams

POWER 2010; 467-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27257

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Topics: Emission spectroscopy , Fourier series , Spectroscopy , Finite element analysis , Fluids , Degrees of freedom , Fluid structure interaction , Geometry , Stress , Vessels

Investigation on the Performance of the 15kW OTEC System

Jianying Gong, Tieyu Gao

POWER 2010; 477-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27312

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Topics: Ocean thermal energy conversion

Extrapolation of Creep Curve and Creep Life Prediction From Secondary Creep by Evaluation of Strain Rate Change

Hiroyuki Sato

POWER 2010; 483-484doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27336

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Topics: Creep , Shapes , Heat resistant materials , Stress , Temperature

Simple and Combined Cycle Plants

Hybrid Systems for Cooling Turbine Inlet Air for Preventing Capacity Loss and Energy Efficiency Reduction of Combustion Turbine Systems

Dharam V. Punwani

POWER 2010; 485-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27010

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Topics: Combustion , Cooling , Energy efficiency , Turbines , Combined cycles , Combined heat and power , Cycles , Energy generation , Steam turbines , Carbon

Combustion Turbine Fuel Flexibility From Plant Designer’s Perspective

Walter I. Serbetci

POWER 2010; 489-498doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27065

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Topics: Combustion , Crude oil , Fuels , Sanitary landfills , Syngas , Turbines

Technical and Economic Analysis of Cogeneration Systems for Refinery Power Plant Applications

J. Hugo Rodri´guez Marti´nez, Agusti´n Alcaraz Caldero´n, Luis Iva´n Ruiz Flores, Roberto Valdez Vargas

POWER 2010; 499-507doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27262

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Economic analysis , Power stations

Integrated Exhaust System for Simple Cycle Power Plants

Mark A. Buzanowski, Sean P. McMenamin

POWER 2010; 509-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27310

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Topics: Cycles , Exhaust systems , Power stations , Catalysts , Air pollution control , Flue gases , Oxidation , Nitrogen oxides , Pollution , Carbon

Xcel Energy Riverside Repowering Project

Paul Eiden, Tim Rathsam, Darin Schottler

POWER 2010; 515-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27330

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Topics: Air pollution , Blades , Boilers , Coal , Combined cycles , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Concrete walls , Concretes , Control rooms

Advanced Energy Systems

Oxyfuel PFBC-CC Power Generation Process

Shimin Deng, Rory Hynes

POWER 2010; 527-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27056

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Topics: Energy generation , Combined cycles , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Heat recovery , Simulation

Simultaneous Energy and Water Minimization: Approach for Systems With Optimum Regeneration of Wastewater

Samira Karbassian, Mohamad Hassan Panjeshahi

POWER 2010; 539-551doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27085

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Topics: Heat losses , Heat recovery , Heat transfer , Natural language processing , Nonlinear programming , Sewage , Water , Design , Design methodology , Heat exchangers

Design of an Experimental System for Cryogenic Compact Exchanger

Jiancheng Tang, Yingbai Xie

POWER 2010; 553-555doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27171

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Topics: Design , Heat , Heat exchangers , Measurement systems , Nitrogen , Testing , Thermal systems

Preliminary Research of a Zero CO₂ Emission Power Generation System

Jing-yu Ran, Chang-lei Qin

POWER 2010; 557-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27199

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Construction , Flow (Dynamics)

Nuclear Power and Coal: An Unexpected Marriage

Michael F. Keller

POWER 2010; 567-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27230

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Topics: Coal , Nuclear power , Climate change , Nuclear industry

NETL Virtual Reality Dynamic Simulation Research and Training Center Promotes IGCC Technology With CO₂ Capture

Graham T. Provost, Stephen E. Zitney, Richard A. Turton, Michael R. Erbes, Herman P. Stone

POWER 2010; 577-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27249

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Simulation , Virtual reality , Combined cycles , Fuel gasification , Coal , Coke , Dynamic models , Education

Hot Windbox and Combined Cycle Repowering to Improve Heat Rate

Tarek A. Tawfik, Thomas P. Smith

POWER 2010; 589-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27274

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Topics: Combined cycles , Heat , Gas turbines , Boilers , Heat recovery steam generators , Steam turbines , Steam , Combustion , Combustion gases , Design

A Micro Combined Heat and Power Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization

Ali Gholizadeh, M. B. Shafii, M. H. Saidi

POWER 2010; 599-605doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27281

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Optimization

Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal)

Quasi-Exact-Constraint Design of Wind Turbine Gearing

Hani A. Arafa, Mostafa Bedewy

POWER 2010; 607-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27012

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Topics: Design , Wind turbines , Gears , Deformation , Bearings , Mechanical drives , Rotors , Stress , Accidents , Degrees of freedom

Power Perfomance Tests on a Different Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Design

Ryo Amano, Ilya Avdeev, Ryan Malloy, Mir Zunaid Shams

POWER 2010; 617-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27168

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Topics: Blades , Design , Rotors , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Airfoils , Cross section (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics

Experimental and Theoretical Study on the Aerodynamic Performance of a Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

Maryam Refan, Horia Hangan

POWER 2010; 629-635doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27174

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Wind tunnels

Design of a Cross Flow Turbine for a Micro-Hydro Power Application

Javed A. Chattha, Mohammad S. Khan, Syed T. Wasif, Osama A. Ghani, Mohammad O. Zia, Zohaib Hamid

POWER 2010; 637-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27184

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Topics: Cross-flow , Design , Turbines , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Spillways , Electricity (Physics) , Manufacturing , Axial flow , Blades

A Scalable, Economical, Uninterrupted Solar Thermal Power System

Brent R. Bartlett, Bruce McGeoch, Edward Whitaker, David A. Torrey

POWER 2010; 645-654doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27191

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Topics: Solar thermal power , Renewable energy sources , Clocks , Electricity (Physics) , Solar energy , Surges , Thermal energy storage

Torque and Power Coefficients of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With Optimal Pitch Control

Jim Shih-Jiun Chen, Zhi Chen, Saroj Biswas, Jiun-Jih Miau, Cheng-Han Hsieh

POWER 2010; 655-662doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27224

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Topics: Torque , Vertical axis wind turbines

Nuclear and Solar Energy: An Unexpected Alliance

Michael F. Keller

POWER 2010; 663-671doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27231

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Topics: Solar energy , Climate change , Combined cycles , Governments

Heat Recovery From Tail Gas Incineration to Generate Power

Tarek A. Tawfik, Thomas P. Smith

POWER 2010; 673-683doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27273

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Topics: Heat recovery , Heat , Exhaust systems , Steam , Boilers , Fuels , Incinerators , Steam turbines , Accounting , Chemical processes

Malaysian Biomass Resources: Green Renewable Contribution in the National Energy Mix

Abd Halim Shamsuddin

POWER 2010; 685-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27333

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Topics: Biomass , Renewable energy , Fuels , Green technology , Milling , Bagasse , Energy generation , Energy policy , Fibers , Industrial research

Process Control and Design Issues in a Concentrated Solar Power Trough Plant With Thermal Storage

Brad Bullington

POWER 2010; 691-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27352

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Design , Process control , Thermal energy storage , Solar energy , Fluids , Heat , Heat exchangers , Radiation (Physics) , Steam

Gasification: Eliminating Risks Associated With Co-Firing Biomass

Thomas J. Paskach, John P. Reardon

POWER 2010; 699-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27360

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Topics: Biomass , Co-firing , Fuel gasification , Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Gaseous fuels , Risk , Fuels , Furnaces

Thermal Hydraulics and CFD

Influence of the Constraint Equations in the Thermo-Mechanics Stress Analysis in Blades of Gas Turbine

Vicente Pe´rez Garci´a, Armando Gallegos Mun˜oz, Rafael A. Rodri´guez Cruz, Juan M. Belman-Flores, Alfonso Campos Amezcua, Z. Mazur

POWER 2010; 703-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27088

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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Finite element analysis , Gas turbines , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Thermomechanics

Computations for Unsteady Compressible Flows in a Multi-Stage Steam Turbine With Steam Properties at Low Load Operations

Shigeki Senoo, Kiyoshi Segawa, Hisashi Hamatake, Takeshi Kudo, Tateki Nakamura, Naoaki Shibashita

POWER 2010; 711-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27096

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Topics: Compressible flow , Computation , Steam , Steam turbines , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Blades , Design , Fluids

Study of the Heat Transfer in an Annular Combustor

A. Rami´rez-Barro´n, A. Gallegos-Mun˜oz, J. M. Riesco-A´vila, Simo´n Marti´nez Marti´nez

POWER 2010; 723-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27134

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics) , Turbulence , Combustion , Temperature profiles , Chemical kinetics , Chemistry , Computational fluid dynamics , Equilibrium (Physics)

Numerical-Experimental Study of the Gas LP Atmospheric Burner

A. Rami´rez-Barro´n, A. Aguilar-Moreno, A. Gallegos-Mun˜oz, J. M. Riesco-A´vila, S. Marti´nez-Marti´nez, F. A. Sa´nchez-Cruz

POWER 2010; 733-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27135

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Topics: Ceramics , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flames , Furnaces , Gases , Temperature , Temperature distribution

Use of CFD Modeling for Designing Intake and Discharge Structures in a Discharge Canal

Fangbiao Lin, George Pigg, Gerald Schohl

POWER 2010; 743-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27146

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Topics: Canals , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Modeling , Cooling towers , Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Construction , Crystals

Rotating Drum Raw Water Strainer Fluid Mechanics and Debris Cleanout

Ludwig C. Haber, James Smith

POWER 2010; 749-756doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27152

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Topics: Fluid mechanics , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Pumps , Suction , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Filters , Fluid dynamics

CFD Analysis of Composite Axial Water Turbine

Jifeng Wang, Norbert Mu¨ller

POWER 2010; 757-765doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27157

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Topics: Composite materials , Computational fluid dynamics , Hydraulic turbines

Numerical Study of the Flow and Temperature Distributions in a 350 MW Utility Boiler

Iva´n F. Galindo-Garci´a, Ana Karenina Va´zquez Barraga´n, Miguel Rossano Roma´n

POWER 2010; 767-775doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27206

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Topics: Boilers , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature distribution , Computational fluid dynamics , Failure , Fuels , Coal , Combustion , Combustion gases , Density

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study of a Two-Floor Structure Pumping System

Chao Liu, Yan Jin, Jiren Zhou, Fangping Tang

POWER 2010; 777-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27240

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Topics: Computer simulation , Vortices

Using CFD to Improve the Thermal Characteristic Analysis Methodology of Dry Storage System for Chinshan Nuclear Power Plant

Yung-Shin Tseng, Jong-Rong Wang, Chi-Hung Lin, Chunkuan Shin, F. Peter Tsai

POWER 2010; 785-791doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27302

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Nuclear power stations , Storage

Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction

Project Risk Based Estimate and Management

Ovidiu Cretu, Mark Gabel, Vlad Cretu

POWER 2010; 793-802doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27047

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Topics: Risk , Construction , Computer software , Modeling , Project cost estimation , Risk analysis , Risk management , Uncertainty

Experimental Characterization of Two-Phase Flow Centrifugal Pumps

Antonio Campo, Eugene A. Chisely

POWER 2010; 803-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27048

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Experimental characterization , Two-phase flow , Pressure , Pumps , Water , Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Impellers , Photography

Integrating Regional Water Considerations Into Nuclear Plant Design

Steven D. Scroggs, Matthew J. Raffenberg, Andrew J. Flajole

POWER 2010; 817-822doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27100

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Topics: Nuclear design , Water , Conceptual design , Cooling , Design , Electric power generation , Food products , Power stations , Sewage , Steam

Study of Nitrogen Injection to Enhance Forced Convection for GFR Demonstrator ALLEGRO

N. Tauveron, I. Dor, F. Bentivoglio

POWER 2010; 823-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27137

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Topics: Forced convection , Nitrogen , Fast neutron reactors , Gases , Helium , Coolants , Engineering prototypes , High temperature , Safety , Transients (Dynamics)

Auxiliary Ventilation Systems Design Basis and Analysis Approach

Stuart R. Douglass

POWER 2010; 835-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27149

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Topics: Accidents , Carbon , Contamination , Design , Heat , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Stress , Transient analysis

Using SmartPlant^® Foundation to Commission and Operate a New Nuclear Plant

Charles W. Hess

POWER 2010; 839-842doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27276

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Design , Construction , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Computer-aided engineering , Engineering design

Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Errors Resulting From Excluding the Effects of Humidity on the Performance of Combustion Turbine Plants Equipped With Evaporative Coolers

John Sasso

POWER 2010; 843-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27057

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Topics: Combustion , Coolers , Errors , Turbines , Brayton cycle , Combined cycles , Computer software , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Evaporative cooling

Gas Turbine Gas Fuel Composition Performance Correction Using Wobbe Index

Bryan Li, Mike J. Gross, Thomas P. Schmitt

POWER 2010; 847-853doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27093

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Topics: Gas turbines , Gaseous fuels , Fuels , Emissions , Heating , Testing performance , Biofuel , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Combustion

Evaluating the Impact of the Uncertainty of Evaporative Cooler Effectiveness on the Net Power for a PTC 46 Test

Matthew J. Dooley

POWER 2010; 855-863doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27095

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Topics: Evaporative cooling , Uncertainty , Combined cycles , Testing

Performance Testing of Combined Cycle Power Plant in Phased Construction

Hugh Jin, Terrence B. Sullivan, Jeffrey R. Friedman

POWER 2010; 865-871doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27118

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Construction , Testing performance , Testing , Combined cycles , Gas turbines , Cycles , Engines , Fuels , Performance test codes

In-Situ Measurement of 3-Dimensional Fluid Flow and Temperature in a Geometrically Complex Duct for Characterization of Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine Inlet Air Compressor Bleed Heat Systems

Evan E. Daigle, Thomas P. Schmitt

POWER 2010; 873-881doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27142

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Topics: Air compressors , Ducts , Fluid dynamics , Gas turbines , Heat , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Compressors , Measurement systems , Computational fluid dynamics

Reducing the Cost of Fan Performance Testing When Evaluating Reduced Load Fan Input Power: Revisiting PTC 11 Mandatory Appendix I

Steven G. Kaufman

POWER 2010; 883-891doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27247

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Topics: Stress , Testing performance

Applying the X-Ratio Correction to Calculated Air Heater Efficiency: An Alternate Method

David C. McLaughlin, Joseph R. Nasal

POWER 2010; 893-899doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27304

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Combustion , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases , Heat capacity , Heat exchangers , Leakage , Power stations

An Experience With ASME PTC-70 Ramp Rates

Tina L. Toburen

POWER 2010; 901-904doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2010-27327

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Topics: Cycles , Electricity (Physics) , Emergencies , Performance test codes , Reliability , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Stress , Testing

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