Advantages of Mini Nuclear Power Plants
Mini nuclear power plants are expected to be in service in the next few years. They have many advantages over large nuclear plants.
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Ash Accumulation in Boiler Penthouse
Ash accumulation the boiler penthouse is a very clear indication of deviation in operating parameters of the boiler, ID fan overloading due to air …
Continue ReadingShale Oil Recovery Technology - Introduction - Description and Terminology
Oil shale is the name given to sedimentary rocks that contain kerogen, a solid bituminous substance which produces hydrocarbons when heated. Oil shale …
Continue ReadingUranium and Thorium Nuclear Power Plants - A Comparative Study
Uranium – 235 is currently used as fuel in the world’s nuclear reactors, producing High Level Wastes such as Plutonium-238 (half life 87 yrs). …
Continue ReadingMini Hydro Electric Power Generators.
The increasing resistance towards building large hydro power plants by environmentalists and ecologists is increasing the trend towards using micro …
Continue ReadingThe 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. …
Continue ReadingBoiler 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.
Continue ReadingIncinerating 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, …
Continue ReadingHow 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 …
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