Discontinuing Coal: No consensus among G20 Environment Ministers A group of 20 wealthy nations developed the communique at a Climate and Energy meeting. This meeting took place in Naples, Italy, on July 23rd. Read More
Housekeeping in a Coal Plant is Key It is neither a secret nor a surprise that coal-fired power generation is fighting an uphill battle. Today holds challenges in nearly every operational area. Read More
Steam Desuperheaters In most plants, steam generates at a single, high pressure, and where necessary, its pressure reduces. When pressure reduces, steam retains its high temperature. High-temperature … Read More
CO2 Capture – Post-Combustion (Part 2) Greenhouse gases and global warming have, over time, become accepted as the reason for Climate Change. Read More
Incomplete Combustion in Coal-fired Power Plants Incomplete combustion occurs in a coal-fired unit’s furnace when insufficient oxygen (O2) is available during fuel combustion. “Excess Air” is the amount of O2 available … Read More
Inside the Matrix: Quick Look at Power Plant Control Systems For most of us born before 1990, controls or logic diagrams remind us of Indiana Jones trying to decipher some ancient scroll. 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
Let’s Talk Energy If you are reading this blog, chances are you like to keep up-to-date on the latest trends and information when it comes to Energy (and … Read More
Energy Storage on the Electric Grid Electric grid designers and operators increasingly look at energy storage as an essential tool in improving and maintaining grid reliability and flexibility. Read More