Are We Creating an Energy Crisis? The push for renewable energy sources is here to stay. However, is it leading to an impending energy crisis? Read More
NOX Reduction in Combustion Turbines The combustion of fossil fuels has a significant impact on the environment. Products such as carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), … Read More
Creating Pig Iron for Casting In producing steel from iron ore and/or scrap, impurities such as nitrogen, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, and excess carbon are removed from the raw iron ore. Read More
Acid Gas Acid gas is a mixture of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, with small amounts of hydrocarbon gases and usually water vapor (according to Science Direct). Read More
Waste Heat: Alternative Uses In this article, we will discuss waste heat. The process of burning fuel in a boiler to generate steam has many inefficiencies. Read More
Setting SMART Training Goals Setting SMART goals is a critical step in the development of any training program. What is the point of the training program if it doesn’t … Read More
Controlling Total Solids Concentrations Throughout various industries, control of water quality is critical to the proper operation of equipment and for maintaining compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards. Read More
Tiered Approach to Complex Training Requirements Power plants and other complex industrial facilities require extensive initial training for new operators and technicians. For some, this can be a daunting experience due … Read More
Co-Firing Natural Gas and Coal When considering modifying an existing coal-fired boiler to burn natural gas, it is usually in terms of a complete changeover of fuels. In some cases, … Read More