Mini Hydro Electric Power Generators.
The increasing resistance towards building large hydro power plants by environmentalists and ecologists is increasing the trend towards using micro …
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The need for Levelized Cost of Energy.
For the investment analysis and fixing cost of energy for the different electricity generation scenarios the Levelized Cost of Energy method is used. …
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Boiler Tube Failure Analysis – Steps Involved
Tube failures in boilers need to be addressed properly by data collection and analysis for knowing the root cause and preventing re-occurrence of the …
Continue ReadingThe Efficiency of Power Plants of Different Types
Electricity generation is only conversion of energy from different forms to Electricity which is the most convenient form of energy. How efficiently …
Continue ReadingLower Pressure Operation of Boiler than Designed – Implications
Boiler operation at very low pressure carrying high load leads to problems in the boiler performance as well as overall plant heat rate.
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Incinerating Tires for Energy
Worn or damaged vehicle tires can no longer be disposed of in landfill sites, being classed as a hazardous material. However they are now being …
Continue ReadingBoiler Pipelines Steam Blowing Procedure: Why and How
Steam blowing allows power station boilers and pipelines to ensure that during normal operation no adhering material in the superheaters, reheaters, …
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How Do Coal Power Plants Work?
The question, ‘How does a coal power plant work?’ can be answered at many levels. Fundamentally a coal fired power plant converts the …
Continue ReadingClean Coal Fired Energy Plants - Is Clean Coal Possible?
Coal has been in an imbroglio with environmentalists on one hand and the power generation industry on the other. In the midst are the proponents of …
Continue ReadingOil Burner Throat – Reasons for Refractory Failure
Oil burner throat is made of refractory play a major role in the performance of the burner. Its damage leads to many problems during combustion and …
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