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Volume 2: Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues; Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)

A New Robotic Process for In Situ Heat Treatment on Large Steel Components

Eric Boudreault, Bruce Hazel, Stéphane Godin, Jean Côté

POWER 2013; V002T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98059

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Robotics , Steel , Heating , Temperature , Electromagnetic induction , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Manipulators , Resonance

Improvement of Vibration Characteristics on Stator End Winding of 600MW Generator

Shi Liu, Yongxiong Guo, Zhi Li, Lei Liu, Qingshui Gao, Yongxin Feng, Chu Zhang, Tao Yang

POWER 2013; V002T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98139

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Topics: Generators , Stators , Vibration , Winding (process) , Wire , Resonance , Cooling , Fittings , Modal analysis , Rotors

A Practical Guide for Recognizing Elastic Follow-Up in Existing Power Piping Systems and Minimizing its Effects

Lange Kimball

POWER 2013; V002T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98190

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Topics: Creep , Design , Failure , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Pipes , Piping systems , Power Piping Code

Applications and Benefits of RAM

Brian M. Wodka

POWER 2013; V002T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98251

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Topics: ASME Standards , Maintainability , Maintenance , Power stations , Reliability , Safety

Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues

Vibration Induced Failure Investigation and Evaluation for Main Steam Moisture Separator Drain Tanks

Timothy M. Adams, Shawn Nickholds, Bruce F. Dubovecky, Art Watkins, R. Steven Mackowski

POWER 2013; V002T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98076

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Topics: Failure , Steam , Vibration , Pipes , Nozzles , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Accelerometers , Cracking (Materials) , Cycles

Evaluation of Irradiation Effects on Concrete Structure: Gamma-Ray Irradiation Tests on Cement Paste

Osamu Kontani, Shohei Sawada, Ippei Maruyama, Masayuki Takizawa, Osamu Sato

POWER 2013; V002T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98099

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Concretes , Gamma rays , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Light water reactors , Heat , Neutrons , Radiation (Physics)

Evaluation of Irradiation Effects on Concrete Structure: Background and Preparation of Neutron Irradiation Test

Ippei Maruyama, Osamu Kontani, Shohei Sawada, Osamu Sato, Go Igarashi, Masayuki Takizawa

POWER 2013; V002T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98114

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Topics: Concretes , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Neutrons , Atomic structure , Atoms , Cements (Adhesives) , Dislocations , Gamma rays , Heating , Minerals

Study on the Reliability Improvement of a Mechanical Seal for the Primary Loop Recirculation Pumps (PLR Pump)

Naoto Hikida, Hiroyuki Torigoe, Kikuo Nishiyama, Kenichi Sugiyama

POWER 2013; V002T07A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98130

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Topics: Pumps , Reliability , Ceramics , Boiling water reactors , Sealants , Abrasion , Deformation , Test facilities

Measurement of Thickness and Reflectivity of Fouling Deposits on Wall Tubes in a Pulverized-Coal Firing Furnace

Naftaly Menn, Boris Chudnovsky

POWER 2013; V002T07A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98187

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Topics: Coal , Firing , Furnaces , Reflectance , Thickness measurement , Boilers , Emissivity , Energy generation , Fuels , Heat transfer

Analysis of a Hybrid PEMFC-SOFC Gas Turbine Power Plant

Mohamed Gadalla, Nabil Al Aid

POWER 2013; V002T07A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98242

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Topics: Gas turbines , Power stations , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Economic analysis , Design , Fuel cells , Modeling , Optimization , Thermoeconomics

Fatigue Crack Propagation Analysis of Gear Tooth Under Various Load Conditions and Repaired With Boron/Epoxy Patch

Mir Ali Ghaffari, Shaoping Xiao

POWER 2013; V002T07A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98270

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Topics: Boron , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fatigue cracks , Gear teeth , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Fracture mechanics

Simple and Combined Cycles

Air Cooled Two-Stage Rankine Cycles for Large Power Plants Operating With Different Working Fluids: Performance, Size and Cost

Bo Liu, Franck David, Philippe Riviere, Christophe Coquelet, Renaud Gicquel

POWER 2013; V002T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98075

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Topics: Fluids , Power stations , Rankine cycle , Water , Condensers (steam plant) , Cycles , Density , Energy generation , Heat exchangers , Nuclear power stations

Nuclear Air-Brayton Combined Cycle (NACC) With Natural Gas Peak Power

Charles Forsberg, Daniel Curtis

POWER 2013; V002T08A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98119

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Topics: Combined cycles , Natural gas , Temperature , Boilers , High temperature , Steam , Stress , Fuels , Heat recovery , Turbines

Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Plants Using Solar Towers With Thermal Storage to Increase Plant Performance

Juergen H. Peterseim, Amir Tadros, Udo Hellwig, Stuart White

POWER 2013; V002T08A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98121

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Solar radiation , Carbon , Combined cycle gas turbines , Combined cycles , Concentrating solar power , Condensers (steam plant) , Cycles

A Dynamic Process Model of a Natural Gas Combined Cycle: Model Development With Startup and Shutdown Simulations

Eric Liese, Stephen E. Zitney

POWER 2013; V002T08A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98179

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Topics: Combined cycles , Engineering simulation , Model development , Natural gas , Simulation , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Carbon capture and storage , Process simulation

Agile HRSG

Michael Radovich

POWER 2013; V002T08A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98255

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Topics: Heat recovery steam generators , Steam , Gas turbines , Steam turbines , Boilers , Condensers (steam plant) , Cycles , Flue gases , Carbon steel , Damage

Optimization of Design and Operation of a Combined Heat and Power Plant, by Use of a 1D-Physical Model

Olivier Deneux, Bruno Péchiné, Manon Fouquet

POWER 2013; V002T08A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98265

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Design , Optimization , Engineers , Engines , Heat , Stress , Turbines

Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal)

Research on Wind Turbine Blade Surface Damage Fault On-Line Monitoring and Diagnosis System

Yongxin Feng, Tao Yang, Xiaowen Deng, Qingshui Gao, Chu Zhang, Lei Zhang, Gang Chen

POWER 2013; V002T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98047

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Topics: Blades , Damage , Machinery , Wind turbines

Studies of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle Performance Coupled to Various Heat Sources

Yoonhan Ahn, Jekyoung Lee, Seong Gu Kim, Jeong Ik Lee

POWER 2013; V002T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98052

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Heat , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Design , Energy resources , Power conversion systems , Power stations , Temperature , Climate change

Energy Storage System Survey and Battery Case Testing

Inderjeet Duggal, Bala Venkatesh

POWER 2013; V002T09A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98084

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Topics: Batteries , Energy storage , Testing , Compressed air , Electronics , Flywheels , Performance , Renewable energy sources , Smart grids , Storage

Concept and Application of Distributed Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems Integrated in Utility Networks

Miroslav P. Petrov, Reza Arghandeh, Robert Broadwater

POWER 2013; V002T09A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98113

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Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Renewable energy , Distributed power generation , Generators , Optimization , Renewable energy sources , Storage , Batteries , Complex systems

Thermoeconomic Evaluation of Integration Concepts for Solar and Biomass Hybrid Power Plants

Marianne Salomon Popa, Miroslav P. Petrov, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli

POWER 2013; V002T09A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98116

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Topics: Biomass , Hybrid power systems , Solar energy , Thermoeconomics , Fuels , Steam , Electric power generation , Combustion , Concentrating solar power , Energy conversion

High Rate Interactive Energy System Through the Use of PV and EV

Yuta Mitsumoto, Norihiro Kose, Tsuguhiko Nakagawa

POWER 2013; V002T09A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98137

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Topics: Batteries , Carbon dioxide , Disasters , Earthquakes , Electric load , Electric vehicles , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Energy conservation , Energy consumption

Life Cycle Analysis of Linear Fresnel Solar Power Technology

Yin Hang, Kevin Balkoski, Phani Meduri

POWER 2013; V002T09A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98147

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Topics: Life cycle assessment , Solar power , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Concentrating solar power , Construction , Design , Energy generation , Flat plates , Photovoltaic power systems

Multi-Objective Optimization of Runner Blades Using a Multi-Fidelity Algorithm

Salman Bahrami, Christophe Tribes, Christophe Devals, Thi C. Vu, François Guibault

POWER 2013; V002T09A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98149

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Topics: Algorithms , Blades , Pareto optimization , Design , Optimization , Filtration , Francis turbines , Turbines

Harmonic Impact Study for Distributed Energy Resources Integrated Into Power Distribution Networks

Reza Arghandeh, Ahmet Onen, Jaesung Jung, Danling Cheng, Robert Broadwater, Virgilio Centeno

POWER 2013; V002T09A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98150

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Circuits , Control systems , Electric vehicles , Emissions , Energy storage , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Public utilities , Sensitivity analysis

Analysis of High-Speed Electrical Generators for Utility Applications

Miroslav P. Petrov

POWER 2013; V002T09A010https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98152

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Topics: Generators , Design , Electric power generation , Industrial research , Machinery , Natural gas , Permanent magnets , Power converters , Renewable energy sources , Stress

Optimal Upgrade of a District Heating Plant Into a Polygeneration Plant Using Biomass as Feedstock

Marianne Salomón, María F. Gómez, Andrew R. Martin

POWER 2013; V002T09A011https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98165

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Topics: Biomass , Central heating , Feedstock , Design , Heat , Hot water , Matlab , Optimization , Pareto optimization , Plant design

Wind Energy Assessment Using a Wind Turbine With Dynamic Yaw Control

Md Nahid Pervez, Mehmet Sözen

POWER 2013; V002T09A012https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98168

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Topics: Wind energy , Wind turbines , Yaw , Wind , Dynamic models , Errors , Energy generation , Lakes , Matlab , Ocean engineering

Waste Geothermal Hot Water for Enhanced Outdoor Agricultural Production

Robert Dell, Runar Unnthorsson, C. S. Wei, William Foley

POWER 2013; V002T09A013https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98172

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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Hot water , Soil , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Central heating , Energy resources , Geothermal power stations , Heat , Heat transfer , Piping systems

CFD Simulation of Turbulent Airflow Around Wind Turbine Airfoils

David N. Halbrooks, Jie Cui

POWER 2013; V002T09A014https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98180

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Topics: Air flow , Airfoils , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Turbulence , Wind turbines , Blades , Design , Parallel processing , Pressure

Adaptive Control of Hybrid Ultracapacitor-Battery Storage System for PV Output Smoothing

Yanzhu Ye, Ratnesh Sharma, Di Shi

POWER 2013; V002T09A015https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98210

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Topics: Adaptive control , Batteries , Storage , Ultracapacitors , Energy storage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Matlab , Power systems (Machinery) , Real-time systems , Simulation

Design and Evaluation of a Rooftop Wind Turbine Rotor With Untwisted Blades

Sayem Zafar, Mohamed Gadalla

POWER 2013; V002T09A016https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98217

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Topics: Blades , Design , Rotors , Wind turbines , Airfoils , Rotation , Wind velocity , Chords (Trusses) , Computer software , Electricity (Physics)

Comparative Analysis of Conventional and Fuel Cell-Based Gas Turbine Power Plants

Mohamed Gadalla, Nabil Al Aid

POWER 2013; V002T09A017https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98243

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Topics: Fuels , Gas turbines , Power stations , Solid oxide fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Cycles , Integrated systems , Combustion chambers , Fuel cells , Modeling

Alaska’s Renewables-Source Fuel Energy Storage Pilot Plant: Toward Community Energy Independence via Solid State Ammonia Synthesis (SSAS)

William C. Leighty

POWER 2013; V002T09A018https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98290

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Topics: Energy storage , Fuels , Renewable energy sources , Anchorage , Carbon , Density , Diesel , Electric power generation , Fuel oils , Geothermal engineering

Renewable Energy Bulk Storage for < $1.00 / KWh Capital Cost as Gaseous Hydrogen (GH2) and Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia (NH₃) C-Free Fuels

William C. Leighty, John H. Holbrook

POWER 2013; V002T09A019https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98294

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Topics: Fuels , Hydrogen , Renewable energy , Storage

Numerical Study to Quantify the Effects of Struts and Central Hub on the Performance of a Three Dimensional Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Using Sliding Mesh

M. Salman Siddiqui, Naveed Durrani, Imran Akhtar

POWER 2013; V002T09A020https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98300

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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Manufacturing , Cities , Computer simulation , Computer software , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Roofs , Torque

Energy Water Nexus

Wastewater Treatment in Support of Ash Pond Closures

Bernardino P. Nanni, Jr., Justin L. Bolender, Spencer D. Whittier

POWER 2013; V002T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98091

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Topics: Ash disposal , Coal , Combustion , Environmental Protection Agency , Sanitary landfills , Sewage , Storage , Wastewater treatment , Water

Lifecycle Water Consumption of Geothermal Power Systems

Corrie Clark, Christopher Harto

POWER 2013; V002T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98167

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Topics: Geothermal power , Water , Geothermal engineering , Electric power generation , Construction , Cycles , Drilling , Emissions , Energy generation , Geothermal power stations

Thermosyphon Cooler Hybrid System for Water Saving Power Plant Heat Rejection

Thomas P. Carter, James W. Furlong, Sean P. Bushart, Jessica Shi

POWER 2013; V002T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98206

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Topics: Heat , Power stations , Water conservation , Water , Cooling , Simulation , Climate , Conceptual design , Cooling systems , Cooling towers

Sensitivities of Recent Electricity Generation Water Use Findings to Data Updates and Variability

James R. Meldrum, Kristen B. Averyt, Jordan E. Macknick, Robin L. Newmark, John Rogers, Nadia Madden, Jeremy I. Fisher

POWER 2013; V002T10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98227

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Topics: Electric power generation , Water , Power stations , Cooling , Cycles , Statistics , Steam

Life Cycle Water Use for Electricity Generation: Implications of the Distribution of Collected Estimates

James R. Meldrum, Jordan E. Macknick, Garvin A. Heath, Syndi L. Nettles-Anderson

POWER 2013; V002T10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98229

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Topics: Cycles , Electric power generation , Water , Power stations , Fuels , Cooling , Manufacturing , Nuclear decommissioning

Use of Condensing Heat Exchangers in Coal-Fired Power Plants to Recover Flue Gas Moisture and Capture Air Toxics

Edward Levy, Harun Bilirgen, Joshua Charles, Mark Ness

POWER 2013; V002T10A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98261

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Emissions , Flue gases , Heat exchangers , Power stations , Water

Driving Water and Wastewater Utilities to More Sustainable Energy Management

Barry Liner, Christopher Stacklin

POWER 2013; V002T10A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98310

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Public utilities , Sewage , Water , Smart grids , Collaboration , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Energy industry

Potential Drought Impacts on Electricity Generation in Texas

Y. Eugene Yan, Yonas K. Demissie, Mark S. Wigmosta, Vince C. Tidwell, Carey W. King, Margaret A. Cook

POWER 2013; V002T10A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98318

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Topics: Electric power generation , Water , Climate , Reservoirs , Power stations , Storage , Rivers , Climate change , Cooling , Emissions

Integrated Energy-Water Planning in the Western and Texas Interconnections

Vincent Tidwell, John Gasper, Robert Goldstein, Jordan Macknick, Gerald Sehlke, Michael Webber, Mark Wigmosta

POWER 2013; V002T10A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98319

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Topics: Water , Electric power transmission , Reliability , Climate , Governors , Water supply

Thermal Hydraulics and CFD

Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Horizontal Cylindrical Cavities: A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Investigation

Daniele Ludovisi, Ivo A. Garza

POWER 2013; V002T11A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98014

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Topics: Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Heat , Pipes , Water , Rayleigh number , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics)

Basic Cell Geometry for Modeling Flow in Metal Foam

Ahmed S. Suleiman, Nihad Dukhan

POWER 2013; V002T11A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98040

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Metal foams , Modeling , Pressure drop , Filtration , Fluids , Form drag , Heat , Heat transfer

Analysis and Modification of the Design of Fluid Power Control System for the Improvement of Product Quality

Tahany W. Sadak, Taha E. Mkawee

POWER 2013; V002T11A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98064

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Topics: Control systems , Design , Flow control valves , Fluids , Hydraulic cylinders , Product quality , Valves , Pressure , Stress , Flow (Dynamics)

Characteristics of the Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient at the End Winding of a Hydro Generator

Stephan Klomberg, Ernst Farnleitner, Gebhard Kastner, Oszkár Bíró

POWER 2013; V002T11A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98093

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Topics: Convection , Generators , Winding (process) , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Computation , Computer simulation , Ducts

Effects of Hydrophobic Surface Patterning on Boiling Heat Transfer and Critical Heat Flux of Water at Atmospheric Pressure

Carolyn Coyle, Harry O’Hanley, Bren Phillips, Jacopo Buongiorno, Thomas McKrell

POWER 2013; V002T11A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98146

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Topics: Atmospheric pressure , Boiling , Critical heat flux , Heat transfer , Water , Sapphire , Testing , Bubbles , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat

Experimental Studies on New High Efficient S-Shaped Shaft Extension Tubular Pump System

Chao Liu, Fan Yang

POWER 2013; V002T11A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98185

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Topics: Hydraulic equipment , Pumps

Using Infrared Thermography to Study Thermal Development in the Entrance Region of a Rectangular Microchannel

W.-H. Chen, M.- X. Ho, Chin Pan

POWER 2013; V002T11A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98215

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Topics: Entrance region , Microchannels , Thermography , Heat transfer coefficients , Temperature distribution , Aluminum , Aluminum alloys , Convection , Cooling , Density

Investigation of Fluid Dynamic Properties of Liquid Field’s Metal

Adam Lipchitz, Theophile Imbert, Glenn D. Harvel

POWER 2013; V002T11A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98224

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Topics: Fluids , Metals , Density , Viscosity , Temperature , Alloys , Computer simulation , Coolants , Liquid metals , Melting

Effects of Cavitation Damage on the Hydraulic Characteristics of a Gate Valve

Vatsal Trivedi, Amjad Farah, Glenn Harvel

POWER 2013; V002T11A009https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98234

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Topics: Cavitation , Damage , Gates (Closures) , Valves , Computational fluid dynamics , Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pressure , Pressure drop

Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction

Tensile Stress-Strain Properties and Elastic Modulus of PE 4710 Cell Classification 445574C High Density Polyethylene Pipe Material

Timothy M. Adams, Jie Wen, Shawn Nickholds, Douglas Munson

POWER 2013; V002T12A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98077

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Topics: Density , Elastic moduli , Polyethylene pipes , Stress , Pipes , Tensile testing , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , ASTM International , Carbon steel , Chemical processes

Development of Crack Growth Curves and Correlation to Sustained Pressure Test Results for Cell Classification 445574C High Density Polyethylene Pipe Material

Timothy M. Adams, Jason Hebeisen, Jie Wen, Douglas Munson

POWER 2013; V002T12A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98078

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Topics: Density , Fracture (Materials) , Polyethylene pipes , Pressure , Pipes , Failure , Testing , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Manufacturing , Piping systems

A New Paradigm: Cycling Operations at Nuclear Power Plants in the United States

Steven Lefton, Nikhil Kumar, Douglas Hilleman, Dwight Agan

POWER 2013; V002T12A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98079

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Boiling water reactors , Damage , Stress , Cycles , Fatigue damage

Thermal Analysis of Nuclear Concrete Containment in Transition Zones Between Regions With Different Reinforcement

Shen Wang, Javeed A. Munshi

POWER 2013; V002T12A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98081

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Topics: Concretes , Containment , Thermal analysis , Reinforced concrete , Design , Temperature effects , Nuclear power stations , Stress , Building codes , Deformation

Code Automation Technology Based COSINE Software Development

Hao Ren, Wentao Mo, Shuo Liu, Dong Li, Yang Sun, Guang Zhao

POWER 2013; V002T12A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98109

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Topics: Software development , Computer software , FORTRAN , Generators , Nuclear power , Design , Engines , Scientific computing

A Natural Circulation Waste Heat Recovery System for High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Used and/or Spent Fuel Tanks: Part I — Design Considerations and Theoretical Simulation

Franck M. Senda, Robert T. Dobson

POWER 2013; V002T12A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98132

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Topics: Design , Heat recovery , Simulation , Spent nuclear fuels , Very high temperature reactors , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Energy conversion , Fuel storage , Heat pipes

A Natural Circulation Waste Heat Recovery System for High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Used and/or Spent Fuel Tanks: Part II — Theoretical and Experimental Validation

Franck M. Senda, Robert T. Dobson

POWER 2013; V002T12A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98135

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Topics: Heat recovery , Spent nuclear fuels , Very high temperature reactors , Energy conservation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel storage , Heat losses , Maintenance , Cooling , Cooling systems

Status and Future Development for Nuclear Cogeneration System GTHTR300C

Xing L. Yan, Hiroyuki Sato, Hirofumi Ohashi, Yukio Tachibana, Kazuhiko Kunitomi

POWER 2013; V002T12A008https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98173

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Heat , High temperature , Design , Energy generation , Hydrogen production , Very high temperature reactors , Construction , Gas turbines

Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes

Impulse Response Technique: A Valuable Non-Destructive Method to Detect Flaws

Hemant S. Limaye

POWER 2013; V002T13A001https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98086

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Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Mechanical admittance , Hammers , Particulate matter , Vibration , Aluminum plate , Bricks , Building materials , Ceramics , Concrete blocks

Calpine Improves Accuracy of Steam Flow Measurement With Top-Mounted Annubar Flowmeter

Don Verhaagen, Katie Hausman, Emily Saopraseuth

POWER 2013; V002T13A002https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98176

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Topics: Flow measurement , Flowmeters , Steam , Turbines , Nitrogen , Flow (Dynamics) , Geothermal engineering , Maintenance , Plates (structures) , Pressure

Object-Oriented Programming of Turbine Performance Calculation With Cooling Air

Fumin Pan, Hongtao Zheng, Qingzhen Liu

POWER 2013; V002T13A003https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98191

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Topics: Computer programming , Cooling , Turbines , Particle swarm optimization , Temperature , Artificial neural networks , Enthalpy , Pressure , Thermodynamic processes

Remote Thermal Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics: Turning Data Into Knowledge

Xiaomo Jiang, Craig Foster

POWER 2013; V002T13A004https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98246

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Cycles , Fuels , Gas turbines , Hardware , Integrated systems , Maintenance , Power stations , Reliability , Risk

Scaling Test Data to Predict Performance

Jacqueline Burke, Andrew Hunter, Roger Nyquist, Mike Andrews

POWER 2013; V002T13A005https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98267

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Geometry , Impellers , Machinery , Surges , Wheels

Orifice Flow Calculation: Comparison Between Fluid Meter Applications — 6^th Edition 1971, ASME PTC 19.5-2004 and ISO 5167 2003

A. I. C. Hunter, R. G. Nyquist, S. Coller, J. Smith, H. Boice

POWER 2013; V002T13A006https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98268

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Discharge coefficient , Flow measurement , Pipes , Reynolds number

Study on Numerical Simulation and Performance Test of Tubular Pumping System

Yan Jin, Chao Liu, Li Cheng

POWER 2013; V002T13A007https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98278

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Topics: Computer simulation , Testing performance , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Navier-Stokes equations , Optimization , Reliability , Simulation results , Turbulence