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Components, Plant Systems and Design Engineering

Cathodic Protection for Underground Piping in Power Plants

Ted Huck

IJPGC 2003; 1-13https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40009

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View Articletitled, Cathodic Protection for Underground Piping in Power Plants

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Topics: Anodes , Cathodic protection , Power stations , Underground pipelines

Optimum Condenser Cooling Water Temperature Rise in Power Plants

Ram Srinivasan

IJPGC 2003; 15-28https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40032

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View Articletitled, Optimum Condenser Cooling Water Temperature Rise in Power Plants

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Power stations , Water temperature , Temperature , Steam turbines , Water , Design , Exhaust systems , Power station design

Pickering B Nuclear Power Generating Station Condenser Performance Improvement

Wayne Allen, David Anderson, Bert Mayer

IJPGC 2003; 29-37https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40036

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View Articletitled, Pickering B Nuclear Power Generating Station Condenser Performance Improvement

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Nuclear power , Power stations , Water , Filters , Lakes , Cooling , Maintenance , Electric power generation , Energy generation

Examining the Fracture of Multi-Layered Coatings by Rheological Modeling of Hertzian Indentation

Maksim Kireitseu

IJPGC 2003; 39-45https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40048

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View Articletitled, Examining the Fracture of Multi-Layered Coatings by Rheological Modeling of Hertzian Indentation

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Topics: Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Rheology , Stress , Deformation , Brittleness , Computer software , Materials properties , Poisson ratio

Optimization of Steam Turbine Extraction Pressures

Fuat Egelioglu, Hikmet S. Aybar

IJPGC 2003; 47-52https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40055

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Steam Turbine Extraction Pressures

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Topics: Optimization , Steam turbines , Power stations , Simulation , Algorithms , Iterative methods , Modeling , Optimization algorithms , Visualization

A Thirty Year Service Exam: Titanium Tubed Surface Condensers

Dennis J. Schumerth

IJPGC 2003; 53-59https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40066

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View Articletitled, A Thirty Year Service Exam: Titanium Tubed Surface Condensers

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Titanium , Power stations , Corrosion , Aluminum , Bronze , Product testing , Tubing

Four Years of Successful Operation at Mercer Generating Station Following Feedwater Heater Tube Repair: An Alternative to Replacement

Bruce W. Schafer, Daniel B. Patten, Charles R. McCall

IJPGC 2003; 61-69https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40067

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View Articletitled, Four Years of Successful Operation at Mercer Generating Station Following Feedwater Heater Tube Repair: An Alternative to Replacement

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Topics: Feedwater , Maintenance , Power stations , Leakage , High pressure (Physics) , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Heat exchangers , Inspection , Pressure

A Pragmatic Approach to Evaluation of Inlet Fogging System Effectiveness

Daniel E. Willems, Paul D. Ritland

IJPGC 2003; 71-76https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40075

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View Articletitled, A Pragmatic Approach to Evaluation of Inlet Fogging System Effectiveness

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Topics: Combustion , Evaporative cooling , Gas turbines , Instrumentation , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Turbines , Water

Windage and Axial Friction Losses of High Speed Generator

Wei-Min Ren

IJPGC 2003; 77-82https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40078

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View Articletitled, Windage and Axial Friction Losses of High Speed Generator

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Topics: Friction , Generators , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Axial flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Stators , Transfer functions , Turbulence

On the Inability of Multiple Exhausters to Eliminate Condenser Excess Back Pressure at High Air In-Leakage

Joseph W. Harpster

IJPGC 2003; 83-90https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40081

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View Articletitled, On the Inability of Multiple Exhausters to Eliminate Condenser Excess Back Pressure at High Air In-Leakage

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Leakage , Pressure , Heat transfer , Steam , Subcooling , Air flow , Condensed matter , Design , Gases

Qualification of Laser Welded High Performance S44660 Ferritic Stainless Steel for Condenser Tube Applications

James D. Fritz, Curtis W. Kovach

IJPGC 2003; 91-100https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40102

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View Articletitled, Qualification of Laser Welded High Performance S44660 Ferritic Stainless Steel for Condenser Tube Applications

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Lasers , Stainless steel , Tubing , Cooling , Temperature , Water , Welding , Corrosion , Tungsten

Innovative 3-D Numerical Simulation of Thermal Discharge From Browns Ferry Multiport Diffusers

Fangbiao Lin, George E. Hecker, Brennan T. Smith, Paul N. Hopping

IJPGC 2003; 101-110https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40105

Abstract

View Articletitled, Innovative 3-D Numerical Simulation of Thermal Discharge From Browns Ferry Multiport Diffusers

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Diffusers , Modeling

Application of the New ASME Performance Test Code on Steam Surface Condensers PTC 12.2-1998

Dale C. Karg, John M. Burns, Michael C. Catapano

IJPGC 2003; 111-119https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40107

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View Articletitled, Application of the New ASME Performance Test Code on Steam Surface Condensers PTC 12.2-1998

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Performance test codes , Steam , Instrumentation , Testing , Design , Heat , Heat transfer , Power stations

Influence of Driven Rods on Performance of Grounding Grids in Stratified Soils

S. A. El-Drieny, I. A. Metwally, M. M. El-Saadawi

IJPGC 2003; 121-127https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40115

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View Articletitled, Influence of Driven Rods on Performance of Grounding Grids in Stratified Soils

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Topics: Rods , Soil , Earth resistance , Equations

Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling: Determination of Parameters to Evaluate Fogging Nozzle’s Atomizing Performance

Sanjay Mahapatra, Jeffrey K. Gilstrap

IJPGC 2003; 129-134https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40124

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View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling: Determination of Parameters to Evaluate Fogging Nozzle’s Atomizing Performance

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines , Drops , Sprays , Nozzles , Nitrogen oxides , Density , Diffusion (Physics) , Evaporation , Evaporative cooling

Gas Turbine Inlet Air Fogging Systems: Application of Psychrometric Principles to Study Cooling and Humidification Processes

Sanjay Mahapatra, Jeffrey K. Gilstrap

IJPGC 2003; 135-142https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40130

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View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Inlet Air Fogging Systems: Application of Psychrometric Principles to Study Cooling and Humidification Processes

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines , Heat , Water , Drops , Temperature , Enthalpy , Latent heat , Adiabatic processes (Thermodynamics) , Density

Control of Rotating Stall in the Diffuser of a Low Speed Centrifugal Compressor

Saad A. Ahmed, Mohamed A. Gadalla

IJPGC 2003; 143-148https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40156

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View Articletitled, Control of Rotating Stall in the Diffuser of a Low Speed Centrifugal Compressor

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Topics: Compressors , Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Delays , Flow instability , Vaneless diffusers

Replacing a Fixed Tubesheet Feedwater Heater Design Installed in a Condenser Neck With a U-Tube Design

Stanley Yokell, Danny Hughes

IJPGC 2003; 149-159https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40172

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View Articletitled, Replacing a Fixed Tubesheet Feedwater Heater Design Installed in a Condenser Neck With a U-Tube Design

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Feedwater

Fluid Particles Straightly Forward and Circularly Forward Movements in the Direction of Tangent at Trailing Edge of Impeller Outlet in Centrifugal Turbomachinery

Takaharu Tanaka

IJPGC 2003; 161-172https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40174

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View Articletitled, Fluid Particles Straightly Forward and Circularly Forward Movements in the Direction of Tangent at Trailing Edge of Impeller Outlet in Centrifugal Turbomachinery

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Topics: Fluids , Impellers , Particulate matter , Turbomachinery , Hydraulic turbines , Pumps , Blades , Centripetal force , Centrifugal force , Flow (Dynamics)

Improved Plant Performance and Reduced CO₂ Emission Through State-of-the-Art Condenser Cleaning and Air In-Leakage Detection

G. E. Saxon, Jr., R. E. Putman

IJPGC 2003; 173-184https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40179

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View Articletitled, Improved Plant Performance and Reduced CO2 Emission Through State-of-the-Art Condenser Cleaning and Air In-Leakage Detection

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Condensers (steam plant) , Emissions , Leakage

Improving Turbine Performance by Use of Simple Computational Means

Giorgos Sieros, Kyriakos D. Papailiou, R. Kundera

IJPGC 2003; 185-193https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40196

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View Articletitled, Improving Turbine Performance by Use of Simple Computational Means

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Topics: Turbines , Design , Turbogenerators

Optimum Turbine Extraction Pressures for Maximum Efficiency in Steam Power Plant Cycle

Sepehr Sanaye, Behrooz Farshi, Hashem Turk

IJPGC 2003; 195-202https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40205

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View Articletitled, Optimum Turbine Extraction Pressures for Maximum Efficiency in Steam Power Plant Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Thermal power stations , Turbines , Computer software , Design , Power stations , Steam , Feedwater , Optimization , Thermal efficiency

Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

Steam Jet Air Ejector Performance Evaluation for Nuclear Plants

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

IJPGC 2003; 203-209https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40003

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View Articletitled, Steam Jet Air Ejector Performance Evaluation for Nuclear Plants

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Topics: Ejectors , Nuclear power stations , Performance evaluation , Steam , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Heat , Maintenance , Vacuum equipment , Water

Performance Evaluation of Feedwater Heaters for Nuclear Plants Under Normal and Abnormal Conditions

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

IJPGC 2003; 211-221https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40004

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View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of Feedwater Heaters for Nuclear Plants Under Normal and Abnormal Conditions

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Topics: Feedwater , Nuclear power stations , Performance evaluation , Design , Leakage , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

Heat Balance Techniques for Diagnosing and Evaluating Feedwater Flow Nozzle Fouling in Nuclear Plants

Komandur S. Sunder Raj

IJPGC 2003; 223-231https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40005

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View Articletitled, Heat Balance Techniques for Diagnosing and Evaluating Feedwater Flow Nozzle Fouling in Nuclear Plants

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Topics: Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Nozzles , Nuclear power stations , Calibration , Corrective actions , Errors , Flow measurement , Steam

A Synopsis of Cooling Tower Pump Sump Modeling Experience

David E. Werth, Jr.

IJPGC 2003; 233-240https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40022

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View Articletitled, A Synopsis of Cooling Tower Pump Sump Modeling Experience

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Topics: Cooling towers , Modeling , Pumps , Design

New Options for Improving Operation and Reducing Maintenance in Diverter Valves

John M. Brotzman

IJPGC 2003; 241-246https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40040

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View Articletitled, New Options for Improving Operation and Reducing Maintenance in Diverter Valves

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Topics: Maintenance , Valves , Reliability , Combined cycle power stations , Maintainability

Statistical Process Control for Power Plants

Philip J. Flesch

IJPGC 2003; 247-252https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40051

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View Articletitled, Statistical Process Control for Power Plants

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Topics: Power stations , Statistical process control , Reliability , Manufacturing , Decision making , Feedback , Maintenance , Plant personnel , Power plant operators , Quality control

Operational Reliability Improvement of Plants Through Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis

E. Ricky Odoom

IJPGC 2003; 253-260https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40052

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View Articletitled, Operational Reliability Improvement of Plants Through Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis

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Topics: Flaw detection , Reliability , Artificial intelligence

Framework for Operational Reliability Program Development, Implementation, and Management

E. Ricky Odoom

IJPGC 2003; 261-269https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40053

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View Articletitled, Framework for Operational Reliability Program Development, Implementation, and Management

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Topics: Reliability , Power stations , Safety

Design of Composite Rehabilitation Technologies for Power Generation Facilities

John A. Charest, Sarah Witt

IJPGC 2003; 271-275https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40062

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View Articletitled, Design of Composite Rehabilitation Technologies for Power Generation Facilities

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Energy generation , Maintenance , Carbon fibers , Epoxy resins , Fiber reinforced plastics , Fibers , Adhesives , Dynamic testing (Materials)

Prospects of Fluidized Bed Combustion in Power Generation

Sridhar Poduri

IJPGC 2003; 277-284https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40065

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View Articletitled, Prospects of Fluidized Bed Combustion in Power Generation

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Topics: Energy generation , Fluidized bed combustion , Coal , Boilers , Fuels , Combustion , Sulfur , Coal reserves , Doors , Fluidized beds

Effective Maintenance PM Task Selection Requirements

J. K. August, Krishna Vasudevan, W. H. Magninie

IJPGC 2003; 285-294https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40091

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View Articletitled, Effective Maintenance PM Task Selection Requirements

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Topics: Computer software , Maintenance

Ultrasonic Testing in 25 Minutes

William E. Blum, Thomas Gryba¨ck

IJPGC 2003; 295-296https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40095

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View Articletitled, Ultrasonic Testing in 25 Minutes

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Ultrasonic testing

Real-Time, On-Line Balancing and Vibration Control for Power Plant Rotating Machinery

Andrew Winzenz, Russell Altieri

IJPGC 2003; 297-300https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40113

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View Articletitled, Real-Time, On-Line Balancing and Vibration Control for Power Plant Rotating Machinery

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Topics: Compressors , Energy generation , Fans , Machinery , Power stations , Turbines , Vibration , Vibration control

Operating Experience and Improvements After Major Steam Generator Upgrades to New Coal Pulverizers From Rotary Ball Mill Equipment

Patrick A. Costello

IJPGC 2003; 301-306https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40122

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View Articletitled, Operating Experience and Improvements After Major Steam Generator Upgrades to New Coal Pulverizers From Rotary Ball Mill Equipment

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Topics: Ball mills , Boilers , Coal , Design

Application of Rough Set Theory to Data Mining of Condenser Diagnosis in Power Plants

Zhongguang Fu, Tao Jin, Kun Yang

IJPGC 2003; 307-311https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40135

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View Articletitled, Application of Rough Set Theory to Data Mining of Condenser Diagnosis in Power Plants

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Data mining , Fault diagnosis , Power stations , Set theory , Surface roughness

Multi-Criteria Optimization of Pulverized Fuel Coal-Fired Power Generation System Load Dispatching

Hongtao Li, Meinrad Burer, Franc¸ois Marechal, Daniel Favrat, Guolian Hou, Bao-Heng Zhang, Zhi-Ping Song

IJPGC 2003; 313-320https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40155

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View Articletitled, Multi-Criteria Optimization of Pulverized Fuel Coal-Fired Power Generation System Load Dispatching

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Topics: Coal , Energy / power systems , Fuels , Optimization , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy generation , Ignition , Pareto optimization

LCC/RAM Simulation in Support of Gas Turbine Power Plant Forecasting

Neil Winchester, Steve Hall

IJPGC 2003; 321-328https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40160

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View Articletitled, LCC/RAM Simulation in Support of Gas Turbine Power Plant Forecasting

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Topics: Gas turbines , Power stations , Simulation , Maintenance , Life cycle costing , Logistics , Maintainability , Modeling , Optimization , Reliability

Using Torsional Vibration Spectra to Monitor Machinery Rotor Integrity

Gyo¨rgy Sza´sz, Edward J. Guindon

IJPGC 2003; 329-334https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40162

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View Articletitled, Using Torsional Vibration Spectra to Monitor Machinery Rotor Integrity

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Topics: Machinery , Rotors , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Vibration

Construction Management for Today’s Power Plant Outage (Or, How to Keep Those Shut-Downs on Target)

Peter G. Hessler

IJPGC 2003; 335-341https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40190

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View Articletitled, Construction Management for Today’s Power Plant Outage (Or, How to Keep Those Shut-Downs on Target)

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Topics: Construction , Power stations

Risk Assessment of Nuclear Steam Turbine Destructive Overspeed

Rolf Orsagh, Theodore Meyer, Stephen Hesler

IJPGC 2003; 343-348https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40199

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View Articletitled, Risk Assessment of Nuclear Steam Turbine Destructive Overspeed

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Topics: Risk assessment , Steam turbines , Projectiles , Damage , Plant maintenance , Probability , System failures , Testing , Condition monitoring , Databases

Combined Cycles, Combustion Turbines, Steam Turbines and Generators

Repowering an Existing Power Generating Plant

Mohammad R. Shahnazari, Abbas Abbassi

IJPGC 2003; 349-352https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40006

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View Articletitled, Repowering an Existing Power Generating Plant

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Topics: Power stations , Heat recovery steam generators , Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Combustion , Steam , Steam turbines , Turbines

Case Study Heat Capacity for an Industrial Plant Facility in a Complex

Babak Seyedan, Rory Hynes, Satish K. Bhan

IJPGC 2003; 353-362https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40008

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View Articletitled, Case Study Heat Capacity for an Industrial Plant Facility in a Complex

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Topics: Heat capacity , Industrial plants , Heat , Cogeneration systems , Boilers , Combined heat and power , Energy consumption , Monitoring systems , Electric power generation , Gas engines

Gland Seal Erosion in a Geothermal Turbine

Zdzislaw Mazur, Luis M. Palacios, Gustavo Urquiza

IJPGC 2003; 363-370https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40014

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View Articletitled, Gland Seal Erosion in a Geothermal Turbine

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Topics: Erosion , Geothermal engineering , Rotors , Turbines

Experience in Application of Thermal Diagnostics in the Turow Power Station

Andrzej Gardzilewicz, Jerzy Gluch, Malgorzata Bogulicz, Roman Walkowiak, Malgorzata Najwer, Jozef Kiebdoj

IJPGC 2003; 371-378https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40017

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View Articletitled, Experience in Application of Thermal Diagnostics in the Turow Power Station

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Topics: Power stations , Cycles , Flow measurement , Maintenance , Steam

A Technoeconomic Comparison of IGCC Power Plants With Cold Gas Cleanup and Hot Gas Cleanup Units Using Indian Coals

J. S. Rao, J. Neelima, G. Srikanth

IJPGC 2003; 379-387https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40018

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View Articletitled, A Technoeconomic Comparison of IGCC Power Plants With Cold Gas Cleanup and Hot Gas Cleanup Units Using Indian Coals

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Topics: Coal , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Carbon dioxide , Clean coal technology , Emissions , Pollution , Combustion , Firing , Flue gas desulfurization

A Practical Numerical Simulation Approach for 3D Wet Steam Flow

Dongyang Zhang, Andreas Sturmayr, Jianjun Liu, Hongde Jiang

IJPGC 2003; 389-395https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40023

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View Articletitled, A Practical Numerical Simulation Approach for 3D Wet Steam Flow

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Condensation , Steam turbines , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Equilibrium (Physics)

The Diagnosis of Turbine Component Degradation: Case Histories

J. Kubiak S., A. Garci´a-Gutie´rrez, G. Urquiza B., F. Sierra E., J. Siqueiros A., M. A. Basurto-Pensado

IJPGC 2003; 397-403https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40030

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View Articletitled, The Diagnosis of Turbine Component Degradation: Case Histories

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Topics: Blades , Computer software , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Gas turbines , Machinery , Steam , Steam turbines , Temperature

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Performance Depending on Ambient Conditions

S. Brusca, R. Lanzafame

IJPGC 2003; 405-412https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40044

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View Articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Performance Depending on Ambient Conditions

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Gas turbines , Engines , Fuel oils , Syngas , Design , Temperature , Control systems , Errors , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations

Selection and Operation of Variable Speed Boiler Feed Pumps in a Triple Pressure Combined Cycle Plant

Alan Flory, Anthony Warburton

IJPGC 2003; 413-421https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40047

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View Articletitled, Selection and Operation of Variable Speed Boiler Feed Pumps in a Triple Pressure Combined Cycle Plant

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Topics: Boilers , Combined cycle power stations , Pressure , Pumps , Design , Heat recovery steam generators , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Valves , Economics

Failure Analysis of the L-0 Steam Turbine Blade

J. Kubiak S., G. Gonzalez R., D. Jua´rez R., J. Nebradt G., F. Sierra E.

IJPGC 2003; 423-427https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40056

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View Articletitled, Failure Analysis of the L-0 Steam Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Failure analysis , Steam turbines , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Failure , Turbines , Finite element analysis , Stress , Telemetry

Steam-Injected GT Cycles Offer More Power in a Hot Season

Kirk Hanawa

IJPGC 2003; 429-436https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40057

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View Articletitled, Steam-Injected GT Cycles Offer More Power in a Hot Season

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Topics: Cycles , Steam , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Thermal energy , Gas turbines , Carbon dioxide , Climate , Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles

Coupled CFD and Thermal Steady State Analysis of Steam Turbine Secondary Flow Path

Leonid Moroz, Alexander Tarasov

IJPGC 2003; 437-442https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40058

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View Articletitled, Coupled CFD and Thermal Steady State Analysis of Steam Turbine Secondary Flow Path

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Steady state , Steam turbines , Blades , Cylinders , Rotors , Stators , Steam , Boundary-value problems

Hybrid Dual-Fuel Combined Cycles for Small-Scale Applications With Internal Combustion Engines

Miroslav P. Petrov, Thomas Stenhede, Andrew R. Martin, Laszlo Hunyadi

IJPGC 2003; 443-450https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40059

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Dual-Fuel Combined Cycles for Small-Scale Applications With Internal Combustion Engines

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Topics: Combined cycles , Fuels , Internal combustion engines , Cycles , Natural gas , Biomass , Electrical efficiency , Boilers , Combined cycle power stations , Energy conversion

High Steam Turbine Operating Flexibility Coupled With Service Interval Optimization

Artur Ulbrich, Edwin Gobrecht, Michael R. Siegel, Erich Schmid, Pamela K. Armitage

IJPGC 2003; 451-459https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40072

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View Articletitled, High Steam Turbine Operating Flexibility Coupled With Service Interval Optimization

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Topics: Optimization , Steam turbines , Stress , Control equipment , Energy generation , Inspection , Monitoring systems , Power stations , Service life (Equipment) , Steam

Investigation of a Duct Burner Design Using CFD in Comparison With Full-Scale Experiments

Michael A. Lorra, Carol A. Schnepper, Stephen Somers

IJPGC 2003; 461-466https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40080

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View Articletitled, Investigation of a Duct Burner Design Using CFD in Comparison With Full-Scale Experiments

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Ducts , Exhaust systems , Flames , Heat recovery steam generators , Nitrogen oxides , Testing , Turbines , Emissions

A Study of Droplet Erosion on Two L-0 Turbine Stages

Tony C.-T. Lam, Robert Dewey

IJPGC 2003; 467-475https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40082

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View Articletitled, A Study of Droplet Erosion on Two L-0 Turbine Stages

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Topics: Drops , Erosion , Turbines , Blades , Steam , Water , Combined cycles , Damage , Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance

Analytical Model of Copper Deposition Patterns on Large Fossil Steam Turbines for Use in Steam Path Design

Bruce W. Brisson, John D. Alaksiewicz

IJPGC 2003; 477-481https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40092

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View Articletitled, Analytical Model of Copper Deposition Patterns on Large Fossil Steam Turbines for Use in Steam Path Design

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Topics: Copper , Design , Steam , Steam turbines , Downtime , Finishes , Flow (Dynamics) , Impulse (Physics) , Nozzles , Public utilities

Upgrade of Thermal Stress Supervision and Lifetime Assessment

Gerhard J. Weiss, Jerry A. Kopczynski

IJPGC 2003; 483-487https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40093

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View Articletitled, Upgrade of Thermal Stress Supervision and Lifetime Assessment

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Topics: Algorithms , Computer software , Design , Hardware , Metals , Power stations , Probes , Rotors , Sensors , Service life (Equipment)

Optimization Concerns for Combined Cycle Power Plants: II — Optimum Fuel Gas Heating

Walter I. Serbetci

IJPGC 2003; 489-495https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40096

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View Articletitled, Optimization Concerns for Combined Cycle Power Plants: II — Optimum Fuel Gas Heating

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Cost benefit analysis , Gaseous fuels , Heating , Optimization

An Experimental Study of Labyrinth Seal Flow

Mike Michaud, Ahmad Vakili, Abraham Meganathan, Robert Zielke, Lewis Shuster, James Terrell

IJPGC 2003; 497-504https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40097

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study of Labyrinth Seal Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Flow visualization , Leakage , Design , Energy dissipation , Generators , Geometry , Leakage flows , Particulate matter

Development of Brush Seal Technology for Steam Turbine Retrofit Applications

Don Stephen, Simon I. Hogg

IJPGC 2003; 505-512https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40103

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View Articletitled, Development of Brush Seal Technology for Steam Turbine Retrofit Applications

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Topics: Leakage , Steam turbines , Turbines , Cylinders , Design , Aircraft engines , Blades , Gas turbines , Reliability , Sealing (Process)

Cycling Tolerance: Natural Circulation Vertical HRSGs

Pascal Fontaine

IJPGC 2003; 513-522https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40114

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View Articletitled, Cycling Tolerance: Natural Circulation Vertical HRSGs

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Topics: Heat recovery steam generators

Performance Enhancement of Advanced Combined Cycles

Sanjay, Onkar Singh, B. N. Prasad

IJPGC 2003; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40117

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Enhancement of Advanced Combined Cycles

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Topics: Combined cycles , Cycles , Gas turbines , Pressure , Cooling , Heat recovery steam generators , Temperature , Turbines , Compressors , Design

Comparative Thermodynamic Analysis of Combined and Steam Injected Gas Turbine Cycles

R. Yadav, Pradeep Kumar, Samir Saraswati

IJPGC 2003; 531-537https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40118

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparative Thermodynamic Analysis of Combined and Steam Injected Gas Turbine Cycles

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Topics: Cycles , Gas turbines , Steam , Pressure , Combined cycles , Compressors , Computers , Exergy , Heat recovery steam generators , Modeling

Thermo-Economic Analysis of Combined Cycles

R. Yadav, Priyesh Srivastava, Samir Saraswati

IJPGC 2003; 539-544https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40119

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermo-Economic Analysis of Combined Cycles

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Topics: Combined cycles , Thermoeconomics , Cycles , Economic analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Sales , Steam

Expressions for the Efficient Analysis of Buried Cracks Near to the Bore of Steam Turbine Rotors

Antonio Carnero P., Rodolfo Garci´a G., Oscar Dorantes G.

IJPGC 2003; 545-551https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40125

Abstract

View Articletitled, Expressions for the Efficient Analysis of Buried Cracks Near to the Bore of Steam Turbine Rotors

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Rotors , Steam turbines , Finite element methods , Stress , Failure , Finite element analysis , Polynomials , Tunnels , Turbines

Advanced Aerodynamic Sealing System for Thermo Turbo Machinery

Karl E. Uth, Edward G. Dong

IJPGC 2003; 553-560https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40138

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advanced Aerodynamic Sealing System for Thermo Turbo Machinery

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Topics: Machinery , Sealing (Process) , Turbochargers , Aerospace industry , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Pollution , Steam turbines

Design Intricacies of Fire Tube Heat Recovery Boiler for Large Utility IGCC Power Plants

J. S. Rao, J. Neelima, G. Srikanth

IJPGC 2003; 561-569https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40139

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design Intricacies of Fire Tube Heat Recovery Boiler for Large Utility IGCC Power Plants

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Topics: Boilers , Design , Fire , Heat recovery , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Failure , Fuel gasification , Coal , Convection

A Stage Efficiency Prediction Method and Related Performance Aspects of Retrofits on Disc/Diaphragm Steam Turbines

Alan Hesketh, Simon Hogg, Don Stephen

IJPGC 2003; 571-578https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40145

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Stage Efficiency Prediction Method and Related Performance Aspects of Retrofits on Disc/Diaphragm Steam Turbines

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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Disks , Steam turbines , Design , Turbines , Cylinders , Machinery , Blades , Hardware

Recent New Combined Cycle and Gas Turbine Plant Acceptance Test Experience

Michael McClintock, Eric C. Gwin, Harold P. Grace, Ira R. Burcham

IJPGC 2003; 579-584https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40151

Abstract

View Articletitled, Recent New Combined Cycle and Gas Turbine Plant Acceptance Test Experience

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Topics: Combined cycles , Gas turbines , Testing , Architects , Engineers , Cycles , Delays , Performance test codes

Development of a Thermal Approach to Optimize the Waste Heat Utilisation From an Existing Gas Turbine Station Without Heat Recovery System

Guyh Dituba Ngoma, Amsini Sadiki

IJPGC 2003; 585-592https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40152

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Thermal Approach to Optimize the Waste Heat Utilisation From an Existing Gas Turbine Station Without Heat Recovery System

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Topics: Gas turbines , Heat recovery , Modeling , Simulation , Waste heat

Application of Novel Speed-of-Sound Based Technique to Measure Steam Wetness With Potential Application Into LP Exhaust

Veera P. Rajendran, Alan D. Maddaus, Richard E. Warren, Richard N. Matthews, Daniel L. Gysling, Douglas H. Loose, Thomas W. Engel

IJPGC 2003; 593-605https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40158

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of Novel Speed-of-Sound Based Technique to Measure Steam Wetness With Potential Application Into LP Exhaust

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Topics: Exhaust systems , Pressure , Speed of sound , Steam , Steam turbines

Measuring Torsional Natural Frequencies of Turbine Generators by On-Line Monitoring

Hans D. Giesecke

IJPGC 2003; 607-613https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40159

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measuring Torsional Natural Frequencies of Turbine Generators by On-Line Monitoring

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Topics: Turbogenerators , Blades , Vibration , Damage , Excitation , Generators , Instrumentation , Pressure , Stress , Transients (Dynamics)

Modeling of a 27 MW Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant With Central Cooling Facility

Sandeep Nayak, Erol Ozkirbas, Reinhard Radermacher

IJPGC 2003; 615-620https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40161

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of a 27 MW Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant With Central Cooling Facility

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Combined cycles , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heat recovery steam generators , Modeling , Steam turbines , Steam , Gas turbines , Fuels

Dual Fuel Application of SCR for Gas Turbines: LES Salt Valley

John T. Langaker, Byron Bakenhus

IJPGC 2003; 621-626https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40175

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dual Fuel Application of SCR for Gas Turbines: LES Salt Valley

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Topics: Fuels , Gas turbines , Air pollution control , Combined cycles , Cycles , Design , Electronic systems , Emissions , Fire , Firing

Numerical Model for Steamtight Analysis of High Pressure Casing of Turbine

Yonghui Xie, Di Zhang

IJPGC 2003; 627-632https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40184

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Model for Steamtight Analysis of High Pressure Casing of Turbine

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Topics: Computer simulation , Deformation , High pressure (Physics) , Numerical analysis , Steam turbines , Stress , Turbines , Pressure , Reliability , Temperature

Advanced Gas Turbine Monitoring and Diagnostic Technology for Modern Power Plants

Helmer Andersen, Pen-Chung Chen, Theo Hartmann

IJPGC 2003; 633-641https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40189

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advanced Gas Turbine Monitoring and Diagnostic Technology for Modern Power Plants

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Topics: Gas turbines , Power stations , Computers , Exhaust systems , Maintenance , Reliability , Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Combustion , Compressors

Repair of Rotor Journals

William G. Moore, Ralph Eder

IJPGC 2003; 643-647https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40193

Abstract

View Articletitled, Repair of Rotor Journals

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Topics: Maintenance , Rotors , Finishes , Lubrication , Babbitt metal , Bearings , Damage , Failure , Finishing , Fracture (Materials)

Conversion of a GE 7FA From 60 Cycle to 50 Cycle Generation

Andrew W. Sutherland, Samuel R. Barnes, William E. McCourtie

IJPGC 2003; 649-653https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40202

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conversion of a GE 7FA From 60 Cycle to 50 Cycle Generation

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Topics: Cycles , Turbines , Energy generation , Generators , Combustion , Doors , Gas turbines , Machinery , Mechanical drives , Turbogenerators

Fuels, Combustion and Emission Issues

Multi-Stage Collector Design and Applications

Henry V. Krigmont

IJPGC 2003; 655-663https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40021

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multi-Stage Collector Design and Applications

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Topics: Design , Filters , Particulate matter , Corona discharge , Electric fields , Electrodes , Filtration , Gas flow , Plates (structures) , Computational fluid dynamics

Heat Transfer Characteristics in Cylindrical Furnaces and Combustors

Essam E. Khalil

IJPGC 2003; 665-675https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40026

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Characteristics in Cylindrical Furnaces and Combustors

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Furnaces , Heat transfer , Modeling , Turbulence , Geometry , Industrial furnaces , Momentum , Air flow , Boilers

NOx Control for Stationary Sources and Utility Applications

Thomas F. McGowan

IJPGC 2003; 677-685https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40027

Abstract

View Articletitled, NOx Control for Stationary Sources and Utility Applications

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Topics: Boilers , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides

Modelling and Advanced Control of Industrial Wood Waste Boilers

Richard H. Meeker, Jr., Majura F. Selekwa

IJPGC 2003; 687-693https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40042

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modelling and Advanced Control of Industrial Wood Waste Boilers

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Topics: Boilers , Modeling , Wood wastes

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Carbon Coke Fed Steam Power Plant Performance

S. Brusca, R. Lanzafame

IJPGC 2003; 695-700https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40045

Abstract

View Articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Carbon Coke Fed Steam Power Plant Performance

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Topics: Carbon , Coke , Experimental analysis , Thermal power stations , Design , Generators , Power stations , Steam , Turbines , Boilers

A Computational Analysis of Multiphase Flow Cyclonic Separator for Clean Combustion in Power Plants

Fernando Z. Sierra, David Jua´rez, Juan C. Garci´a, Janusz Kubiak, Rube´n Nicola´s

IJPGC 2003; 701-708https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40060

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Computational Analysis of Multiphase Flow Cyclonic Separator for Clean Combustion in Power Plants

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Topics: Combustion , Multiphase flow , Power stations , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon capture and storage , Particulate matter , Coal , Computation , Density , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

High Tech Tool for Combustion Optimization and Economic Emissions Reductions

Guido Elsen, Alan D. Jensen, Axel Boehme, Jens Happel

IJPGC 2003; 709-717https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40069

Abstract

View Articletitled, High Tech Tool for Combustion Optimization and Economic Emissions Reductions

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Optimization , Nitrogen oxides , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Microwaves , Air flow , Boilers , Fuels

Improvement of Selective Catalytic Reduction System Performance in Combined Cycle Power Plants

Anatoly Sobolevskiy, Tom Czapleski, Richard Murray

IJPGC 2003; 719-722https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40090

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improvement of Selective Catalytic Reduction System Performance in Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Selective catalytic reduction , Nitrogen oxides , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat recovery steam generators , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Catalysts , Temperature , Active materials

Study of Mixing Enhancement From a 12-Lobe Convoluted Mixer

Ibrahim Yimer, Leiyong Jiang, Ian Campbell, Shaji Manipurath

IJPGC 2003; 723-730https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40094

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Mixing Enhancement From a 12-Lobe Convoluted Mixer

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Combustion systems , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Engineering systems and industry applications , Fluorescence , Fuels , Gas turbines , Gaseous fuels , Geometry

CFD Modeling of Cogeneration Burner Applications and the Significance of Thermal Radiative Heat Transfer Effects

A. F. Tenbusch

IJPGC 2003; 731-742https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40099

Abstract

View Articletitled, CFD Modeling of Cogeneration Burner Applications and the Significance of Thermal Radiative Heat Transfer Effects

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Radiative heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heat recovery steam generators , Design , Combustion , Ducts

Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Gas Ejector in a Combustor With Combustion Gases Recirculation

Kumpeng Zhang, Fei Xue, Weiming Pan, Zhihua Fan

IJPGC 2003; 743-747https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40101

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation of Gas Ejector in a Combustor With Combustion Gases Recirculation

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Combustion gases , Computer simulation , Ejectors , Pressure , Cavities , Gases , High pressure (Physics) , Simulation , Simulation results

Apparatus and Method for Emission Control Through Continuous Dry Filtration System

David Avin˜a

IJPGC 2003; 749-754https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40104

Abstract

View Articletitled, Apparatus and Method for Emission Control Through Continuous Dry Filtration System

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Topics: Air pollution control , Cycles , Emissions , Filters , Filtration , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Heavy metals , Particulate matter

Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Premixed Iso-Octane/Air Combustion

Mwila C. Mulenga, David S.-K. Ting, Graham T. Reader, Ming Zheng

IJPGC 2003; 755-762https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40108

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Premixed Iso-Octane/Air Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Hydrogen , Flames , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Water , Chemical kinetics , Combustion systems , Dimensions , Emissions , Ignition

Dynamic Model Construction of an Industrial Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) Furnace for Real-Time NOx Emission Control

Q. Jiang, C. Zhang, J. Jiang

IJPGC 2003; 763-770https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40110

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamic Model Construction of an Industrial Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) Furnace for Real-Time NOx Emission Control

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Topics: Air pollution control , Construction , Dynamic models , Flue gases , Furnaces , Nitrogen oxides , Combustion , Computer simulation , Design , Emissions

Characteristics of Ammonia-Nitric Oxide Combustion

Rui Liu, David S.-K. Ting, M. David Checkel

IJPGC 2003; 771-777https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40111

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characteristics of Ammonia-Nitric Oxide Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Temperature , Combustion chambers , Pressure

Combustion Improvement System in Boilers and Incinerators

Wlodzimierz Blasiak, Weihong Yang

IJPGC 2003; 779-785https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40141

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combustion Improvement System in Boilers and Incinerators

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Topics: Boilers , Combustion , Incinerators , Furnaces , Heat , Nozzles , Combustion chambers , Flue gases , Fuels , Temperature distribution

Developing Turbulence on the Propagation of Flames in Methane-Air Premixture

M. Z. Haq

IJPGC 2003; 787-793https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40143

Abstract

View Articletitled, Developing Turbulence on the Propagation of Flames in Methane-Air Premixture

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Methane , Turbulence

Slag Monitoring Using Strain Gages at Georgia Power Plant Bowen

Charlie Breeding, Chris Bentley

IJPGC 2003; 795-801https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40148

Abstract

View Articletitled, Slag Monitoring Using Strain Gages at Georgia Power Plant Bowen

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Topics: Power stations , Slags , Strain gages , Monitoring systems , Boilers , Combustion engineering , Gages , Maintenance , Rods , Soot

Possibilities of Formaldehyde Removal by Discharge Plasma

Karol Hensel, Joanna Pawlat, Kazunori Takashima, Akira Mizuno

IJPGC 2003; 803-807https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40149

Abstract

View Articletitled, Possibilities of Formaldehyde Removal by Discharge Plasma

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Topics: Corona discharge , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Chemical processes , Gas flow , Infrared spectroscopy

Hot Gas Filtration in Co-Generation Power Plants

M. H. Al-Hajeri, M. R. Al-Ajmi

IJPGC 2003; 809-812https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40173

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hot Gas Filtration in Co-Generation Power Plants

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Filtration , Filters , Cross-flow , Gases , Blades , Bulk solids , Computational fluid dynamics , Damage , Exhaust systems

Ship’s Engine Room Fire Modelling

Stojan Petelin, Marko Perkovic, Peter Vidmar, Katja Petelin

IJPGC 2003; 813-816https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40176

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ship’s Engine Room Fire Modelling

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Topics: Computers , Engines , Fire , Modeling

Large Outdoor Fire Model Analysis

Peter Vidmar, Stojan Petelin

IJPGC 2003; 817-822https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40177

Abstract

View Articletitled, Large Outdoor Fire Model Analysis

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Topics: Fire , Computational fluid dynamics , Boundary-value problems , Combustion , Computer software , Simulation

A CFD Model Based Evaluation of Cost Effective NOx Reduction Strategies in a Roof-Fired Unit

James Valentine, Marc Cremer, Kevin Davis, J. J. Letcavits, Scott Vierstra

IJPGC 2003; 823-830https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40185

Abstract

View Articletitled, A CFD Model Based Evaluation of Cost Effective NOx Reduction Strategies in a Roof-Fired Unit

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Roofs

Influence of Variations in the Natural Gas Properties on the Combustion Process in Terms of Emissions and Pulsations for a Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine

Lars O. Nord, Helmer G. Andersen

IJPGC 2003; 831-836https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40188

Abstract

View Articletitled, Influence of Variations in the Natural Gas Properties on the Combustion Process in Terms of Emissions and Pulsations for a Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Gas turbines , Natural gas

Advanced Energy Systems

Nuclear Power: Time to Start Again

William D. Rezak

IJPGC 2003; 837-846https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40019

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nuclear Power: Time to Start Again

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Topics: Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear industry , Construction , Design , Economics , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Stress , Engines

Coal Fired MHD Technology: A Prospective Power Generation Method

Manohar Kulkarni, Xiangyang Gong

IJPGC 2003; 847-856https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40041

Abstract

View Articletitled, Coal Fired MHD Technology: A Prospective Power Generation Method

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Topics: Coal , Energy generation , Magnetohydrodynamics , Generators , Combustion gases , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Heat , Magnetic fields

Offshore Wind Farms for Hydrogen Production Subject to Uncertainties

Nabil Kassem

IJPGC 2003; 857-864https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40046

Abstract

View Articletitled, Offshore Wind Farms for Hydrogen Production Subject to Uncertainties

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Ocean engineering , Uncertainty , Wind farms , Wind power

Optimization of a MCFC/Turbine Hybrid System for Cogeneration

Georgia C. Karvountzi, Clifford M. Price, Paul F. Duby

IJPGC 2003; 865-872https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40061

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimization of a MCFC/Turbine Hybrid System for Cogeneration

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuel cells , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Optimization , Turbines

The Isoengine: A Novel High Efficiency Engine With Optional Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

Claus Linnemann, Mike W. Coney, Anthony Price

IJPGC 2003; 873-880https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40063

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Isoengine: A Novel High Efficiency Engine With Optional Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

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Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Engines

A New Concept for a Thermal Air Power Tube Used With Concentrated Solar Energy Power Generation in Open-Pit Mines and Large Natural Geo-Physical Phenomenon

Francis A. Di Bella, Jonathan Gwiazda

IJPGC 2003; 881-889https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40071

Abstract

View Articletitled, A New Concept for a Thermal Air Power Tube Used With Concentrated Solar Energy Power Generation in Open-Pit Mines and Large Natural Geo-Physical Phenomenon

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Topics: Energy generation , Solar energy , Integrated systems , Solar energy systems , Wind turbines , Copper , Design , Diffusers , Energy / power systems , Heat recovery

Effective Utilization System of Unused Energy in Aquarium

Satoru Okamoto

IJPGC 2003; 891-898https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40077

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effective Utilization System of Unused Energy in Aquarium

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Topics: Air conditioning , Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat pumps , Heating , Ice , Latent heat , Low temperature

The Prospects for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: The Ocean Thermal Gradient Hydraulic Power Plant

Earl J. Beck

IJPGC 2003; 899-903https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40079

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Prospects for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: The Ocean Thermal Gradient Hydraulic Power Plant

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Topics: Cavitation , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Oceans , Power stations , Temperature gradient , Pumps , Steam , Bubbles , Pressure , Water

The Advanced Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine: A Low NO_x Alternative to the Diesel Engine

Kalyan K. Srinivasan, Sundar R. Krishnan, Satbir Singh, K. Clark Midkiff, Stuart R. Bell, Weidong Gong, Scott B. Fiveland, Martin Willi

IJPGC 2003; 905-912https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40098

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Advanced Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine: A Low NOx Alternative to the Diesel Engine

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Topics: Diesel engines , Gas engines , Nitrogen oxides , Diesel , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Natural gas , Air pollution control , Compression

Energy Production and Performance of a Large Photovoltaic Roof

Stefano Ubertini, Umberto Desideri

IJPGC 2003; 913-918https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40100

Abstract

View Articletitled, Energy Production and Performance of a Large Photovoltaic Roof

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Topics: Energy generation , Roofs , Power stations , Temperature , Electric power generation , Photovoltaic power systems , Power systems (Machinery) , Radiation (Physics)

Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Stochastic Optimal Power Flow in the Deregulated Power Markets

H. Y. Yamin

IJPGC 2003; 919-922https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40116

Abstract

View Articletitled, Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Stochastic Optimal Power Flow in the Deregulated Power Markets

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Graphical user interfaces , Composite materials , Computer software , Education , Fuels , Reliability , Statistical distributions , Stress , User interfaces

Investigation of the Energy Budget in an Internal Reforming Tubular Type Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Through Numerical Computation

Pei-Wen Li, Laura Schaefer, Minking K. Chyu

IJPGC 2003; 923-930https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40126

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of the Energy Budget in an Internal Reforming Tubular Type Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Through Numerical Computation

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Topics: Computation , Energy budget (Physics) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Current density , Heating , Joules , Thermal energy , Electrochemical reactions , Electrons , Energy conversion

H₂/O₂ Cycles: Thermodynamic Potentialities and Limits

M. Gambini, G. L. Guizzi, M. Vellini

IJPGC 2003; 931-941https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40128

Abstract

View Articletitled, H2/O2 Cycles: Thermodynamic Potentialities and Limits

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Topics: Cycles , Water , Hydrogen , Manufacturing systems , Oxygen , Steam , Thermodynamic cycles , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Compression

Advanced Mixed Cycles Based on Steam-Methane Reforming and Air Blown Combustion

M. Gambini, M. Vellini

IJPGC 2003; 943-951https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40129

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advanced Mixed Cycles Based on Steam-Methane Reforming and Air Blown Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Cycles , Methane , Steam , Power stations , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycle power stations , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics)

Power Systems Development Facility: Demonstration of the Transport Reactor for Use in Advanced Integrated Combined Cycle Power Plants

Charles A. Powell, P. Vimalchand, Xiaofeng Guan, John M. Wheeldon, Peter V. Smith, James R. Longanbach

IJPGC 2003; 953-964https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40131

Abstract

View Articletitled, Power Systems Development Facility: Demonstration of the Transport Reactor for Use in Advanced Integrated Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Topics: Coal , Combined cycle power stations , High temperature , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power systems (Machinery) , Power stations , Carbon capture and storage , Coal power , Emissions , Energy generation

On the Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine

Rui Liu, David S.-K. Ting

IJPGC 2003; 965-971https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40137

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Airfoils , Rotors , Wind turbines

A New Flywheel Energy Storage System for Distributed Generation

Shuangqing Tang, Weiwei Zuo, Daoxun Liao

IJPGC 2003; 973-977https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40140

Abstract

View Articletitled, A New Flywheel Energy Storage System for Distributed Generation

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Energy storage , Flywheels , Engines , Generators , Motors , Batteries , Bearings , Bridges (Structures) , Composite materials

A New Combined Power and Cooling Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources

D. Y. Goswami, Gunnar Tamm, Sanjay Vijayaraghavan

IJPGC 2003; 979-985https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40157

Abstract

View Articletitled, A New Combined Power and Cooling Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Heat , Low temperature , Temperature , Absorption , Refrigeration , Vapors , Turbines , Boiling

Cylindrical Foaming Reactor: Electrical Discharge in Foam Bubbles

Joanna Pawlat, Karol Hensel, Akira Mizuno, Chobei Yamabe

IJPGC 2003; 987-991https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40163

Abstract

View Articletitled, Cylindrical Foaming Reactor: Electrical Discharge in Foam Bubbles

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Topics: Bubbles , Sewage , Water

Flexible Heat-to-Power Ratio Co-Generation System With Ammonia-Water Mixture Cycles at Bottoming

Keisuke Takeshita, Yoshiharu Amano, Takumi Hashizume, Akira Usui, Yoshiaki Tanzawa

IJPGC 2003; 993-998https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40164

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flexible Heat-to-Power Ratio Co-Generation System With Ammonia-Water Mixture Cycles at Bottoming

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Cycles , Heat , Water , Turbines , Absorption , Combined heat and power , Electricity (Physics) , Fluids , Simulation

Test and Operation of a PEM Fuel Cell Power System

F. C. Chen, R. J. Fiskum

IJPGC 2003; 999-1009https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40166

Abstract

View Articletitled, Test and Operation of a PEM Fuel Cell Power System

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Topics: Power systems (Machinery) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Energy conversion , Combined heat and power , Emissions , Fuel cells , Heat recovery , Technology development , Testing

Bundling Advanced Technologies to Achieve Maximum Efficiency and Environmental Acceptability in a Modern Coal-Fired Power Plant

David Gardner, Roger Fontes, Richard Casey

IJPGC 2003; 1011-1029https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40168

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bundling Advanced Technologies to Achieve Maximum Efficiency and Environmental Acceptability in a Modern Coal-Fired Power Plant

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Case Studies of Distributed Generation Projects With Microturbines in Brazil

Eli Eber Batista Gomes, Marco Antoˆnio Rosa do Nascimento, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora

IJPGC 2003; 1031-1037https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40181

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Microturbines , Natural gas , Combined heat and power , Design , Developing nations , Diesel , Economic analysis , Electric power generation , Public utilities

Experience With Early Distributed Generation Systems

Frederick R. Rosse

IJPGC 2003; 1039-1055https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40192

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Design , Steam , Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Coal , Cycles , Diesel , Engineering prototypes , Engines

Flywheel Energy Matrix Systems: Today’s Technology Enables Efficient Combined Cycle Operation

Alex Rojas, Matthew Lazarewicz

IJPGC 2003; 1057-1062https://doi.org/10.1115/IJPGC2003-40195

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View Articletitled, Flywheel Energy Matrix Systems: Today’s Technology Enables Efficient Combined Cycle Operation

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Topics: Combined cycles , Flywheels , Energy storage , Generators , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Containers , Design , Electronics , Energy sustainability

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