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ASME 2013 Power Conference

July 29–August 1, 2013

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5605-5

In This Volume

Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions (37)
Steam Generators (4)
Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems (12)
Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries (10)
Plant Operations and Maintenance (12)

Volume 1: Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance

Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions

Effects on Boiler Efficiency Standards and Computed Coal Flow Given Variable Ambient Oxygen and Humidity

Fred D. Lang, Dean Mason, David A. T. Rodgers

POWER 2013; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98006

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View Articletitled, Effects on Boiler Efficiency Standards and Computed Coal Flow Given Variable Ambient Oxygen and Humidity

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Oxygen , Combustion , Fuels , Water , Errors , Instrumentation , Power stations

Balancing Pulverizer-Burner Coal Flows: The Complete Solution

William J. Peet

POWER 2013; V001T01A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98013

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View Articletitled, Balancing Pulverizer-Burner Coal Flows: The Complete Solution

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Topics: Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Boilers , Emissions , Energy generation , Firing , Furnaces , Maintenance , Orifices

Validating LFG Generation Model With Recovery Rates From Mexican Landfills

P. M. García, J. Vega-Galaz

POWER 2013; V001T01A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98029

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validating LFG Generation Model With Recovery Rates From Mexican Landfills

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Topics: Sanitary landfills , Modeling , Carbon dioxide , Compacting , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators , Governments , Leachates , Methane , Pressure

Effects of Hydrogen Enrichment on the Reattachment and Hysteresis of Lifted Methane Flames

James D. Kribs, Andrew R. Hutchins, William A. Reach, Tamir S. Hasan, Kevin M. Lyons

POWER 2013; V001T01A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98031

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Hydrogen Enrichment on the Reattachment and Hysteresis of Lifted Methane Flames

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Topics: Flames , Hydrogen , Methane , Nozzles , Combustion , Fuels , Stability

Assessment of Stabilization Mechanisms of Confined, Turbulent, Lifted Jet Flames: Effects of Ambient Coflow

Andrew R. Hutchins, James D. Kribs, Richard D. Muncey, Kevin M. Lyons

POWER 2013; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98033

Abstract

View Articletitled, Assessment of Stabilization Mechanisms of Confined, Turbulent, Lifted Jet Flames: Effects of Ambient Coflow

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Topics: Flames , Turbulence , Methane , Fuels , Boundary layers , Chemistry , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics)

Evaluation of Biomass and Torrefied Coal Co-Firing in Large Utilities Boilers

B. Chudnovsky, Z. Steg, A. Kunin, A. Talanker, A. Sabek

POWER 2013; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98034

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Biomass and Torrefied Coal Co-Firing in Large Utilities Boilers

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Topics: Biomass , Boilers , Coal , Co-firing , Public utilities , Combustion , Emissions , Renewable energy , Carbon dioxide , Fans

Prediction of Fouling and Slagging in Pulverized-Coal Fired Furnaces

Ezra Bar-Ziv, Efim Korytnyi, Miron Perelman, Roman Saveliev, Boris Chudnovsky

POWER 2013; V001T01A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98045

Abstract

View Articletitled, Prediction of Fouling and Slagging in Pulverized-Coal Fired Furnaces

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Topics: Coal , Furnaces , Boilers , Fly ash , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Emissivity , Engineering simulation , Minerals

Environmentally-Benign Conversion of Biomass Residues to Electricity

Andrew Davies, Rasam Soheilian, Chuanwei Zhuo, Yiannis Levendis

POWER 2013; V001T01A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98060

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View Articletitled, Environmentally-Benign Conversion of Biomass Residues to Electricity

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Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Emissions , Fuels , Carbon , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Energy resources , Flames , Fossil fuels

Torrefaction for Fuel Switching From Coal to Pure Biomass in Power Plants

Jun Li, Weihong Yang, Wlodzimierz Blasiak

POWER 2013; V001T01A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98069

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View Articletitled, Torrefaction for Fuel Switching From Coal to Pure Biomass in Power Plants

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Topics: Biomass , Coal , Fuels , Power stations , Boilers , Emissions , Temperature , Co-firing , Energy consumption , Nitrogen oxides

Dual Injection Distributed Combustion for Gas Turbine Application

Ahmed E. E. Khalil, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2013; V001T01A010https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98080

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dual Injection Distributed Combustion for Gas Turbine Application

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides

Development of New Instant Technology of Natural Gas Quality Determination

Taras Koturbash, Maksym Karpash, Iryna Darvai, Ihor Rybitskyi, Vladimir Kutcherov

POWER 2013; V001T01A011https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98089

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View Articletitled, Development of New Instant Technology of Natural Gas Quality Determination

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Topics: Natural gas , Vickers hardness testing , Carbon dioxide , Speed of sound , Artificial neural networks , Databases , Errors , Heating , Instrumentation , Maintenance

Improving Dust Control to Upgrade PRB Coal Handling

Daniel Marshall

POWER 2013; V001T01A012https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98096

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improving Dust Control to Upgrade PRB Coal Handling

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Topics: Coal , Dust control , Dust , Conveyor systems , Power stations , Belts , Explosions , Inspection , Maintenance , Safety

Effect of Toluene Addition on Hydrogen Sulfide Combustion Under Claus Condition

Salisu Ibrahim, Ahmed S. AlShoaibi, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2013; V001T01A013https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98101

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View Articletitled, Effect of Toluene Addition on Hydrogen Sulfide Combustion Under Claus Condition

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Topics: Combustion , Hydrogen , Sulfur , Temperature , Flames , Heating , Oxidation

PDF Calculation of Emission NO in Turbulent Diffusion Flame With Gas and Soot Radiation Thermal Effect

Xiao Liu, Hongtao Zheng, Yajun Li, Hongbin He

POWER 2013; V001T01A014https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98102

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View Articletitled, PDF Calculation of Emission NO in Turbulent Diffusion Flame With Gas and Soot Radiation Thermal Effect

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Topics: Emissions , Flames , Radiation (Physics) , Soot , Temperature effects , Turbulent diffusion , Combustion , Turbulence , Simulation , Temperature

Waste / Low Quality Heat Recovery and Utilization With Low Temperature Economizers

John M. Preston, W. Reid Watson, Charles B. Jones

POWER 2013; V001T01A015https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98110

Abstract

View Articletitled, Waste / Low Quality Heat Recovery and Utilization With Low Temperature Economizers

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Topics: Heat recovery , Low temperature , Heat , Flue gases , Coal , Combustion , Emissions , Fly ash , Fuels , Steam

Temperature and Pressure Effects on Hydrogen Separation From Syngas

Aaron B. Leyko, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2013; V001T01A016https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98117

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View Articletitled, Temperature and Pressure Effects on Hydrogen Separation From Syngas

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Topics: Fuel gasification , Hydrogen , Membranes , Palladium , Pressure , Separation (Technology) , Syngas , Temperature

A Dry Low-NOx Gas-Turbine Combustor With Multiple-Injection Burners for Hydrogen-Rich Syngas Fuel: Testing and Evaluation of its Performance in an IGCC Pilot Plant

Tomohiro Asai, Satoschi Dodo, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Akinori Hayashi, Mitsuhiro Karishuku, Shohei Yoshida

POWER 2013; V001T01A017https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98122

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View Articletitled, A Dry Low-NOx Gas-Turbine Combustor With Multiple-Injection Burners for Hydrogen-Rich Syngas Fuel: Testing and Evaluation of its Performance in an IGCC Pilot Plant

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Fuels , Gas turbines , Hydrogen , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Nitrogen oxides , Syngas , Testing , Combustion , Stress

Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion Flows for Coaxial Jet Cluster Burner

Keita Yunoki, Tomoya Murota, Keisuke Miura, Teruyuki Okazaki

POWER 2013; V001T01A018https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98143

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion Flows for Coaxial Jet Cluster Burner

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Topics: Combustion , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Flames , Fuels , Atmospheric pressure , Combustion chambers , Gas turbines , Large eddy simulation

Improving the Rail Car Unloading of Solid Fuels

George D. Dumbaugh

POWER 2013; V001T01A019https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98153

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View Articletitled, Improving the Rail Car Unloading of Solid Fuels

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Topics: Fuels , Rails , Automobiles , Aluminum , Design , Stress , Steel , Vibration

Burning Uncleaned Solid Fuels

George D. Dumbaugh

POWER 2013; V001T01A020https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98154

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View Articletitled, Burning Uncleaned Solid Fuels

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Coal , Fireplaces , Municipal solid wastes , Maintenance , Power stations , Rubber , Steam , Tires

Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Facility

Nicole A. Bulgarino

POWER 2013; V001T01A021https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98160

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View Articletitled, Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Facility

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Topics: Biomass , Combined heat and power , Rivers , Fuels , Boilers , Cooling towers , Steam , Steam turbines , Emissions , Fuel storage

Evaluation of Ethanol as a Fuel for Gas Turbines

Ignacio Carvajal-Mariscal, Florencio Sanchez-Silva, Rodrigo Jaramillo-Martínez, Georgiy Polupan

POWER 2013; V001T01A022https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98162

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Ethanol as a Fuel for Gas Turbines

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Topics: Ethanol , Fuels , Gas turbines , Temperature , Emissions , Natural gas , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Turbines , Cycles

Soot Volume Fractions in Volatile Matter Envelope Flames of Bituminous Coal Particles in Air and Oxy-Fuel Combustion

Reza Khatami, Yiannis A. Levendis

POWER 2013; V001T01A023https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98163

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View Articletitled, Soot Volume Fractions in Volatile Matter Envelope Flames of Bituminous Coal Particles in Air and Oxy-Fuel Combustion

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Flames , Fuels , Particulate matter , Soot , Carbon dioxide , Shells , Furnaces , Ignition

A Phenomenological Analysis of Exergy Destruction During Hydrogen Combustion With Electronically Excited Oxygen

DeVon A. Washington, Howard N. Shapiro

POWER 2013; V001T01A024https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98169

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View Articletitled, A Phenomenological Analysis of Exergy Destruction During Hydrogen Combustion With Electronically Excited Oxygen

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Topics: Combustion , Exergy analysis , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Exergy , Fuels , Ignition , Chemical kinetics , Computer simulation , Energy conversion

Kinetic Effects of Non-Equilibrium Plasma-Assisted Methane Steam Reforming on Heat Recovery in Chemically Recuperated Gas Turbine

Qian Liu, Hongtao Zheng, Fumin Pan, Gang Pan, Ren Yang

POWER 2013; V001T01A025https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98170

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View Articletitled, Kinetic Effects of Non-Equilibrium Plasma-Assisted Methane Steam Reforming on Heat Recovery in Chemically Recuperated Gas Turbine

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Gas turbines , Heat recovery , Methane , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Steam reforming , Molten salt reactors , Catalysts , Temperature , Energy efficiency

Performance Assessment of Turbojet Engine Operated With Alternative Biodiesel

Mohamed Noureldin Ibrahim, Ahmed Hamza H. Ali, S. Ookawara

POWER 2013; V001T01A026https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98183

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View Articletitled, Performance Assessment of Turbojet Engine Operated With Alternative Biodiesel

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Topics: Biodiesel , Engines , Turbojets , Fuels , Ester , Thrust , Valves , Chemical properties , Data acquisition systems , Density

Analysis of Turbulence Models in Numerical Simulation of Combustion Chamber

Honglei Yang, Hongtao Zheng, Zhiming Li, Ren Yang, Zhibo Zhang

POWER 2013; V001T01A027https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98196

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Turbulence Models in Numerical Simulation of Combustion Chamber

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Computer simulation , Turbulence , Algorithms , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines

A New Method for Numerical Prediction of Lean Blowout in Aero-Engine Combustor

Zhibo Zhang, Hongtao Zheng, Zhiming Li, Yajun Li, Gang Pan, Xi Chen

POWER 2013; V001T01A028https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98199

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View Articletitled, A New Method for Numerical Prediction of Lean Blowout in Aero-Engine Combustor

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Topics: Aircraft engines , Combustion chambers , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Drops , Engineering systems and industry applications , Temperature

Utilization of CFD to Reduce NOx, Improve Efficiency and Reliability of a PC Boiler

Lawrence D. Berg, John P. Goldring, Guy Sharp

POWER 2013; V001T01A029https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98219

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View Articletitled, Utilization of CFD to Reduce NOx, Improve Efficiency and Reliability of a PC Boiler

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Topics: Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics , Nitrogen oxides , Reliability , Coal , Emissions , Carbon , Combustion , Fire , Fly ash

Effect of Acid Gas (H₂S and CO₂) Addition in Hydrogen/Air Flames

Hatem Selim, Salisu Ibrahim, Ahmed S. AlShoaibi, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2013; V001T01A030https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98253

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View Articletitled, Effect of Acid Gas (H<sub>2</sub>S and CO<sub>2</sub>) Addition in Hydrogen/Air Flames

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Flames , Hydrogen , Carbon , Fuels , Sulfur , Combustion , Furnaces , Gases , Oxidation

Numerical Study of Methane and Air Combustion Inside Heat-Recirculating Combustors

Yanxia Li, Zhongliang Liu, Yan Wang, Jiaming Liu

POWER 2013; V001T01A031https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98257

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Methane and Air Combustion Inside Heat-Recirculating Combustors

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Heat , Methane , Flames , Fuels , Computer simulation , Convection , Corners (Structural elements) , Gas flow

Prediction of Local Entropy Generation in Turbulent Combustion Systems

Mehdi Safari, M. Reza H. Sheikhi

POWER 2013; V001T01A032https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98276

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Local Entropy Generation in Turbulent Combustion Systems

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Topics: Combustion systems , Entropy , Turbulence , Chemical reactions , Combustion , Density , Diffusion (Physics) , Energy dissipation , Engineering simulation , Exergy

Energy and Exergy Based Analyses of a Multi-Fuelled SI Engine

M. Z. Haq, A. Morshed

POWER 2013; V001T01A033https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98279

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View Articletitled, Energy and Exergy Based Analyses of a Multi-Fuelled SI Engine

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Topics: Engines , Exergy , Fuels , Spark-ignition engine

Thermal Characteristics of Synthetic Jet Fuels in a Meso-Scale Heat Recirculating Combustor

Teresa A. Wierzbicki, Ivan C. Lee, Ashwani K. Gupta

POWER 2013; V001T01A034https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98311

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View Articletitled, Thermal Characteristics of Synthetic Jet Fuels in a Meso-Scale Heat Recirculating Combustor

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Heat , Jet fuels , Stability

Pyrolysis and Combustion Energetic Characterization of Coal-Biomass Fuel Blends

Gaurav Agarwal, Gang Liu, Brian Lattimer

POWER 2013; V001T01A035https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98313

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View Articletitled, Pyrolysis and Combustion Energetic Characterization of Coal-Biomass Fuel Blends

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Topics: Biomass , Coal , Combustion , Fuels , Pyrolysis , Heat , Gases , Microscale devices , Temperature

Towards Energy Efficient Air-Conditioned Space: Fluid Flow and Thermal Behavior

Essam E. Khalil, Ahmed A. Medhat

POWER 2013; V001T01A036https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98322

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View Articletitled, Towards Energy Efficient Air-Conditioned Space: Fluid Flow and Thermal Behavior

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Topics: Air conditioning , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Computers , Electromagnetic induction , Fluid dynamics , Jets , Measuring instruments , Modeling , Shapes

Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Energy and Water Utilization: Water Energy Nexus

Essam E. Khalil

POWER 2013; V001T01A037https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98323

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View Articletitled, Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Energy and Water Utilization: Water Energy Nexus

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Topics: Strategic planning , Water , Energy efficiency , Logistics , Water supply

Steam Generators

Water/Steam Treatment Programs and Chemistry Control for Heat Recovery Steam Generators

Brad Buecker

POWER 2013; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98004

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View Articletitled, Water/Steam Treatment Programs and Chemistry Control for Heat Recovery Steam Generators

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Topics: Chemistry , Heat recovery steam generators , Steam , Water , Corrosion , Feedwater , Boilers , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Energy generation

Parallel Flow Boiler Designs to Minimise Erosion and Corrosion From Dust Loaded Flue Gases

Juergen H. Peterseim, Udo Hellwig, Karin Endrullat

POWER 2013; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98123

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View Articletitled, Parallel Flow Boiler Designs to Minimise Erosion and Corrosion From Dust Loaded Flue Gases

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Topics: Boilers , Corrosion , Dust , Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases , Design , Waste-to-energy , Cement kilns , Exhaust systems

Design Factors for Avoiding FAC Erosion in HRSG Low Pressure Evaporators

David Moelling, James Malloy, Marc Graham, Mark Taylor, Andreas Fabricius

POWER 2013; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98213

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View Articletitled, Design Factors for Avoiding FAC Erosion in HRSG Low Pressure Evaporators

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Topics: Design , Erosion , Heat recovery steam generators , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Wear , Circuits , Corrosion , Failure , Fluids

Replacement Pressure Parts Consideration for Replace In-Kind, Upgrade or Redesign

Sean Knowles, Mark Lewis

POWER 2013; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98312

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View Articletitled, Replacement Pressure Parts Consideration for Replace In-Kind, Upgrade or Redesign

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Topics: Pressure , Boilers , Maintenance , Design , Engineering standards , Fuels , Reliability

Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems

Testing Standards, Methods and Guidelines for Steam Surface Condensers: A Summary of the Options Available to Plant Operators for Ensuring Equipment Reliability and Maintaining Unit Performance

Darren M. Nightingale

POWER 2013; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98015

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View Articletitled, Testing Standards, Methods and Guidelines for Steam Surface Condensers: A Summary of the Options Available to Plant Operators for Ensuring Equipment Reliability and Maintaining Unit Performance

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Reliability , Steam , Testing , Maintenance , Inspection , Design , Failure , Power stations

Development of a Plate Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature and High-Pressure

Kiyoshi Ishihama, Seiichi Matsumura, Takahisa Funabiki, Yukiko Kushima, Junichi Nakamura, Kenji Kusunoki, Isamu Hiwatashi, Mana Iwaki

POWER 2013; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98061

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View Articletitled, Development of a Plate Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature and High-Pressure

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Topics: Heat exchangers , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Pressure , Heat , Temperature , Boiling water reactors , Design , Radiation (Physics) , Engineering prototypes

Considerations in Converting a Dual Shell or a Dual Pressure Coal Fired Plant Condenser Into a Combined Cycle Plant Condenser

Ranga Nadig

POWER 2013; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98062

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View Articletitled, Considerations in Converting a Dual Shell or a Dual Pressure Coal Fired Plant Condenser Into a Combined Cycle Plant Condenser

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Topics: Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Pressure , Shells , Design , Feedwater , Flash tanks , Pipes , Vents

Economic Design of Hybrid Wet-Dry Cooling Systems

R. W. Card

POWER 2013; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98111

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View Articletitled, Economic Design of Hybrid Wet-Dry Cooling Systems

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Topics: Cooling systems , Design , Water , Climate , Combined cycle power stations , Cooling towers , Power stations , Steam turbines

Case Study of Full-Length Tube Coating and Condenser Life Extension

Keith Pearson, Larry Hill, Michael Horn, James Mitchell

POWER 2013; V001T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98260

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View Articletitled, Case Study of Full-Length Tube Coating and Condenser Life Extension

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Topics: Coating processes , Condensers (steam plant) , Life extension , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Brass (Metal) , Failure , Heat , Lakes , Leakage

Structural Modification of a Power Plant’s River Water Intake to Minimize Ice Blockage

Frank Michell, Marcela Politano, Jeffrey Stallings, Yushi Wang

POWER 2013; V001T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98281

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View Articletitled, Structural Modification of a Power Plant’s River Water Intake to Minimize Ice Blockage

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Topics: Ice , Rivers , Water , Condensers (steam plant) , Pumps , Wells , Computer simulation , Cooling systems , Cutting , Deicing

Closed Cooling Water Heat Exchanger Design for Higher Tube Inlet Water Temperature

Thomas J. Muldoon, Joseph A. Bruno

POWER 2013; V001T03A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98284

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View Articletitled, Closed Cooling Water Heat Exchanger Design for Higher Tube Inlet Water Temperature

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Topics: Cooling , Design , Heat exchangers , Water , Water temperature , Temperature , Tubing , Stress , Climate , Corrosion

Effects of Baffle Overlap Proportion on Shell-Side Performance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger With Helical Baffles

Bin Gao, Qincheng Bi, Zesen Nie

POWER 2013; V001T03A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98287

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View Articletitled, Effects of Baffle Overlap Proportion on Shell-Side Performance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger With Helical Baffles

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Shells , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Friction , Fluids , Heat transfer coefficients , Leakage , Pressure drop , Reynolds number

Experimental Investigations on Temperature Distribution and Heat Removal Capability of Residual Heat Exchanger

Jiangbo Wu, Qincheng Bi, Chengsi Zhou

POWER 2013; V001T03A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98288

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigations on Temperature Distribution and Heat Removal Capability of Residual Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Heat , Heat exchangers , Temperature distribution , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Temperature , Condensation , Nuclear power stations , Heat transfer , High pressure (Physics)

An Engineer’s Guide to Eddy Current Testing

Robert J. Bell, Albert S. Birks

POWER 2013; V001T03A010https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98297

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View Articletitled, An Engineer’s Guide to Eddy Current Testing

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Topics: Eddy current testing , Heat exchangers , Signals , Tubing , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Electric current , Energy generation , Maintenance , Nondestructive evaluation

Experience Replacing Feedwater Heaters and Condensers due to Repowering and Uprating a Power Plant

Mindy H. Grinnan

POWER 2013; V001T03A011https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98315

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View Articletitled, Experience Replacing Feedwater Heaters and Condensers due to Repowering and Uprating a Power Plant

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Feedwater , Power stations

Cyclic Operation of Supercritical High Pressure Feedwater Heater Study

Kellen Muldoon

POWER 2013; V001T03A012https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98317

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View Articletitled, Cyclic Operation of Supercritical High Pressure Feedwater Heater Study

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Topics: Feedwater , High pressure (Physics) , Stress , Maintenance , Coal , Design , Exhaust systems , Failure , Renewable energy sources , Temperature

Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries

Hydrogen Generation Can Reduce New Plant Design and Building Costs

David E. Wolff, William Bailey, Tom Skoczylas

POWER 2013; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98018

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View Articletitled, Hydrogen Generation Can Reduce New Plant Design and Building Costs

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Topics: Hydrogen , Plant design , Generators , Power stations , Cooling , Heat , Construction , Cycles , Design , Developing nations

Corrosion-Fatigue Prediction Methodology for 12% Cr Steam Turbine Blades

Ronald Salzman, David Gandy, Neville Rieger, Bernd Schönbauer, Stefanie Tschegg, Shengqi Zhou, Alan Turnbull

POWER 2013; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98026

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View Articletitled, Corrosion-Fatigue Prediction Methodology for 12% Cr Steam Turbine Blades

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Topics: Blades , Corrosion , Fatigue , Steam turbines , Stress , Cycles , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Testing , Damage

Condition Assessment of Air Cooled Electric Generators With EMI Diagnostics

James E. Timperley

POWER 2013; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98120

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View Articletitled, Condition Assessment of Air Cooled Electric Generators With EMI Diagnostics

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Topics: Generators , Poles (Building) , Combustion , Electromagnetic interference , Hydrogen , Machinery , Steam , Stress , Turbines

One Dimensional Model for Rotating Channels in the Turbine System: Part 1 — Formulation and Validation for Single Phase Flow

Deoras Prabhudharwadkar, Zain Dweik, Murali Krishnan R.

POWER 2013; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98126

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View Articletitled, One Dimensional Model for Rotating Channels in the Turbine System: Part 1 — Formulation and Validation for Single Phase Flow

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Topics: Compressible flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Turbines , Network analysis , Air flow , Cavities , Cooling , Cooling systems , Design

One Dimensional Model for Rotating Channels in the Turbine System: Part 2 — Formulation and Validation for Film Condensation

Murali Krishnan R., Zain Dweik, Deoras Prabhudharwadkar

POWER 2013; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98127

Abstract

View Articletitled, One Dimensional Model for Rotating Channels in the Turbine System: Part 2 — Formulation and Validation for Film Condensation

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Topics: Film condensation , Turbines

Investigation of the Prediction Correlations for the Flow Through Rotating Orifices in the Gas Turbine Secondary Air Flow System

Deoras Prabhudharwadkar, Zain Dweik, A. Subramani, Murali Krishnan R.

POWER 2013; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98128

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of the Prediction Correlations for the Flow Through Rotating Orifices in the Gas Turbine Secondary Air Flow System

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Topics: Air flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Orifices

Stator Winding Ground Protection Failures

Clyde V. Maughan

POWER 2013; V001T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98151

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stator Winding Ground Protection Failures

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Topics: Failure , Stators , Winding (process) , Generators , Damage , Maintenance

Feasibility and Applications of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycles to Solar Thermal Power Generation

J. Schmitt, R. Willis, N. Frederick, D. Amos, J. Kapat

POWER 2013; V001T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98231

Abstract

View Articletitled, Feasibility and Applications of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycles to Solar Thermal Power Generation

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Solar thermal power , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Fluids , Combined cycles , Concentrating solar power , Design , Energy resources , Renewable energy

Some Aspects of Steam Turbine Valves: Materials, Operations and Maintenance

Kuda R. Mutama

POWER 2013; V001T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98289

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View Articletitled, Some Aspects of Steam Turbine Valves: Materials, Operations and Maintenance

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Topics: Maintenance , Steam turbines , Valves , Alloys , Wear , ASTM International , Disks , Failure , Temperature , Cycles

Generator Stator End Winding Resonance: Problems and Solutions

Bill Moore, Clyde Maughan

POWER 2013; V001T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98298

Abstract

View Articletitled, Generator Stator End Winding Resonance: Problems and Solutions

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Topics: Generators , Resonance , Stators , Winding (process) , Vibration , Dust removal , Failure , Fatigue cracks , Optical quality control

Plant Operations and Maintenance

Improved Alternatives for Monitoring Flow Accelerated Corrosion in the Steam Cycle

Ken Kuruc, Denton Slovacek, Michael J. Sadar, Luke Johnson

POWER 2013; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98023

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View Articletitled, Improved Alternatives for Monitoring Flow Accelerated Corrosion in the Steam Cycle

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Topics: Corrosion , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Iron , Particulate matter , Radiation counters , Calibration , Energy generation , Lasers

Assessment of Life of Pressure Vessels and Pipes in Crude Oil and Gas Industries

M. Shahid Khalil, Sajjad Akbar

POWER 2013; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98024

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Life of Pressure Vessels and Pipes in Crude Oil and Gas Industries

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Topics: Crude oil , Fitness-for-service , Gas industry , In-service inspection , Pipes , Pressure vessels

Scale Model Testing Towards Primary Air Optimization of a CFB Boiler

Tyler Hughes, John Kang, Daniel Porter, Sastry Munukutla, Stephen Idem

POWER 2013; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98039

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View Articletitled, Scale Model Testing Towards Primary Air Optimization of a CFB Boiler

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Topics: Boilers , Optimization , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Ducts , Air flow , Flowmeters , Accuracy and precision , Blades , Combustion

Smart Asset Management: Using Real Time Transient Data to Determine Equipment Damage, Maintenance Costs, and Operational Strategy in Power Plants

Nikhil Kumar, Steven A. Lefton, Aaron Nissen, Garry Christensen, Douglas Hilleman, Dwight Agan

POWER 2013; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98063

Abstract

View Articletitled, Smart Asset Management: Using Real Time Transient Data to Determine Equipment Damage, Maintenance Costs, and Operational Strategy in Power Plants

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Topics: Damage , Maintenance , Power stations , Transients (Dynamics) , Stress , Energy industry , Fossil fuels , Heat , Uncertainty , Wear

Specified Maintenance of Steam Turbines in Geothermal Power Plants

Almar Gunnarsson, Ari Elisson, Magnus Jonsson, Runar Unnthorsson

POWER 2013; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98088

Abstract

View Articletitled, Specified Maintenance of Steam Turbines in Geothermal Power Plants

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Topics: Failure mode and effects analysis , Geothermal power stations , Maintenance , Steam turbines

Get More Out of Less, Best Practices for Main Steam Measurement

Don Verhaagen, Katie Hausman, Emily Saopraseuth

POWER 2013; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98178

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View Articletitled, Get More Out of Less, Best Practices for Main Steam Measurement

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Topics: Steam , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement , Flowmeters , Accuracy and precision , High pressure (Physics) , Maintenance , Nozzles , Optimization , Temperature

Operation and Maintenance in Icelandic Geothermal Power Plants: Structure and Hierarchy

Reynir Smari Atlason, Runar Unnthorsson

POWER 2013; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98207

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View Articletitled, Operation and Maintenance in Icelandic Geothermal Power Plants: Structure and Hierarchy

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Topics: Geothermal power stations , Maintenance

Maximizing Power Generating Asset Value Through Performance Management

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

POWER 2013; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98233

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View Articletitled, Maximizing Power Generating Asset Value Through Performance Management

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Topics: Computer software , Instrumentation , Internet , Power stations , Reliability , Sensors

Using CFD for Metrology Prediction in Flowmetering: RCS Flow Measurement in PWRs With Elbow Taps

Olivier Deneux, Jean-Mélaine Favennec, José Veau, Johan Antunes, Olivier Piedfer

POWER 2013; V001T05A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98259

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View Articletitled, Using CFD for Metrology Prediction in Flowmetering: RCS Flow Measurement in PWRs With Elbow Taps

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow measurement , Metrology , Pressurized water reactors , Flow (Dynamics) , Boilers , Coolants , Engineering simulation , Heat , Pipes