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Steam Turbine Modernization Options for Combined Cycle Power Plants-Addressing Industry Challenges

Michael Smiarowski
Proc. ASME. POWER2024, ASME 2024 Power Conference, V001T05A011, September 15–18, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2024-138887
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2024-138887
View Paper titled, Steam Turbine Modernization Options for Combined Cycle Power Plants-Addressing Industry Challenges
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Topics: Combined cycles, Steam turbines, Coal, Combined cycle power stations, Cycles, Energy industry, Life extension, Logistics, Power stations, Reliability
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Extending Life Expectancy of La Esmeralda Reservoir: A Bet to Support Colombia’s Future Energy Demand

David A. del Río, Hugo Moffett, César Nieto-Londoño, Rafael E. Vásquez, Ana Escudero-Atehortúa
Proc. ASME. POWER2020, ASME 2020 Power Conference, V001T05A004, August 4–5, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2020-16918
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2020-16918
View Paper titled, Extending Life Expectancy of La Esmeralda Reservoir: A Bet to Support Colombia’s Future Energy Demand
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Topics: Reservoirs, Sediments, Hydropower, Sustainability, Dynamics (Mechanics), Economics , Energy generation, Hydroelectric power stations, Life extension, Maintenance
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The Importance of High Energy Piping Support Maintenance to Enhance System Useful Life

Samuel A. Huff, John P. Leach, Daniel S. Vail
Proc. ASME. POWER2015, ASME 2015 Power Conference, V001T06A005, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2015-49648
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2015-49648
View Paper titled, The Importance of High Energy Piping Support Maintenance to Enhance System Useful Life
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Topics: Maintenance, Pipes, Service life (Equipment), Stress, Design, Piping systems, Engineering standards, Failure, Coatings, Computer software
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The Thermal and Mechanical Considerations for the Replacement of Existing Condenser Tubes (Either by Retubing or Modular Replacement), Tubesheets and Waterboxes to Ensure Plant Optimization

Darren M. Nightingale, Earl Proud
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 1: Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues, V001T03A002, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32010
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32010
View Paper titled, The Thermal and Mechanical Considerations for the Replacement of Existing Condenser Tubes (Either by Retubing or Modular Replacement), Tubesheets and Waterboxes to Ensure Plant Optimization
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant), Optimization, Power stations, Design, Failure, Steam, Corrosion, Eddy current testing, Erosion, Life extension
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Case Study of Full-Length Tube Coating and Condenser Life Extension

Keith Pearson, Larry Hill, Michael Horn, James Mitchell
Proc. ASME. POWER2013, Volume 1: Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance, V001T03A005, July 29–August 1, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2013-98260
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98260
View Paper titled, 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
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Steam Turbine, Boiler, and Valve Optimization Strategies to Recover Parasitic Load and Provide Life Extension

Michael W. Smiarowski
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 3: Thermal-Hydraulics; Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliaries, 887-893, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-55223
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-55223
View Paper titled, Steam Turbine, Boiler, and Valve Optimization Strategies to Recover Parasitic Load and Provide Life Extension
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Topics: Boilers, Life extension, Optimization, Steam turbines, Stress, Valves, Coal, Power stations, Steam, Air pollution
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Non-Linear Design Evaluation of Nuclear Power Piping Subjected to Time-History Dynamic Loads According to ASME B&PV III

Lingfu Zeng, Lennart G. Jansson
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 129-138, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54484
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54484
View Paper titled, Non-Linear Design Evaluation of Nuclear Power Piping Subjected to Time-History Dynamic Loads According to ASME B&PV III
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Topics: Design, Nuclear power, Pipes, Stress, Boiling water reactors, Life extension, Piping systems, Plasticity, Power stations, Power uprate
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Improving Nuclear Power Plant’s Operational Efficiences in the USA

Joseph S. Miller, Bob Stakenborghs, Robert W. Tsai
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle, and Balance of Plant; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Steam Generator Technology Applications and Innovations; Advanced Reactors and Near-Term Deployment; Reactor Physics, Neutronics, and Transport Theory; Nuclear Education, Human Resources, and Public Acceptance, 1-8, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54027
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54027
View Paper titled, Improving Nuclear Power Plant’s Operational Efficiences in the USA
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Topics: Nuclear power, Nuclear power stations, Fuels, Power stations, Power uprate, Reliability, Safety, Cycles, Electric power generation, Electrical measurement
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Turbogenerator Spark Erosion Inspection and Repair

John Jensen, Alfred Laforet
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 1, 601-605, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55337
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55337
View Paper titled, Turbogenerator Spark Erosion Inspection and Repair
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Topics: Electrical discharge machining, Inspection, Maintenance, Turbogenerators, Stators, Generators, Insulation, Damage, Life extension, Machinery
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Design of Nuclear Safety-Related Steel Ducts/Pipes for Tornado Missile Impact

Shen Wang, Necip O. Akinci, Jie Li, William H. Johnson
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 1, 719-726, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55023
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55023
View Paper titled, Design of Nuclear Safety-Related Steel Ducts/Pipes for Tornado Missile Impact
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Topics: Design, Ducts, Missiles, Pipes, Safety, Steel, Ductility, Stress, Pipelines, Shear (Mechanics)
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Steam Turbine Modernizations at Operating Fossil Power Plants: An Approach to Maximize Efficiency and Optimize Coal Power Plants

Michael W. Smiarowski
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 1, 529-536, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55232
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55232
View Paper titled, Steam Turbine Modernizations at Operating Fossil Power Plants: An Approach to Maximize Efficiency and Optimize Coal Power Plants
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Topics: Coal power, Fossil fuels, Steam turbines, Coal, Stress, Air pollution control, Carbon capture and storage, Energy efficiency, Life cycle costing, Life extension
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Importance of Physics-Based Prognosis for Improving Turbine Reliability: RRA 501KB Gas Turbine Blade Case Study

Ashok K. Koul, Saurabh Bhanot, Ajay Tiku, Brent Junkin
Proc. ASME. POWER2007, ASME 2007 Power Conference, 185-190, July 17–19, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2007-22064
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2007-22064
View Paper titled, Importance of Physics-Based Prognosis for Improving Turbine Reliability: RRA 501KB Gas Turbine Blade Case Study
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Topics: Blades, Gas turbines, Physics, Reliability, Turbines, Fracture (Materials), Airfoils, Engines, Failure, Stress
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Upgrade and Life Extension of 4 × 110 MW Units: A Case Study

Nynar Ayodhi, Y. Radhakrishnamurthy
Proc. ASME. POWER2004, ASME 2004 Power Conference, 285-289, March 30–April 1, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2004-52062
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2004-52062
View Paper titled, Upgrade and Life Extension of 4 × 110 MW Units: A Case Study
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Topics: Building renovation, Life extension, Power stations
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Recent Life Assessment Technology for Existing Steam Turbines

K. Saito, A. Sakuma, M. Fukuda
Proc. ASME. POWER2005, ASME 2005 Power Conference, 597-602, April 5–7, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PWR2005-50345
https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50345
View Paper titled, Recent Life Assessment Technology for Existing Steam Turbines
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Topics: Steam turbines, Creep, Fatigue, High temperature, Steel, High temperature steam, Life extension, Maintenance, Materials degradation, Reliability
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Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Geothermal Steam Turbines

A. Sakuma, T. Matsuura, T. Suzuki, O. Watanabe, M. Fukuda
Proc. ASME. POWER2005, ASME 2005 Power Conference, 571-576, April 5–7, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PWR2005-50341
https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50341
View Paper titled, Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Geothermal Steam Turbines
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Topics: Geothermal engineering, Life extension, Steam turbines, Steam, Pressure, Reliability, Blades, Corrosion, Damage, Design
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Recent Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Existing Steam Turbines

T. Suzuki, T. Matsuura, A. Sakuma, H. Kodama, K. Takagi, A. Curtis
Proc. ASME. POWER2005, ASME 2005 Power Conference, 577-582, April 5–7, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PWR2005-50342
https://doi.org/10.1115/PWR2005-50342
View Paper titled, Recent Upgrading and Life Extension Technologies for Existing Steam Turbines
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Topics: Life extension, Steam turbines, Design, Public utilities, Blades, Case studies, Electric power generation, Generators, Maintenance, Reliability