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· “Hot Topic Hour” on March 1, 2012 is “Ultra Supercritical Coal-fired Boilers”
· EUEC and BizKnowNet™
· Here are the Headlines for the February 17, 2012 – Utility E-Alert
· Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment and Control Market Boosted by New Industries and Regulations
· NOx Control Market to Exceed $5.7 Billion This Year
· Biogas Projects Provide a Double Benefit
“Hot Topic Hour” on March 1, 2012 is “Ultra Supercritical Coal-fired Boilers”
Ultra-supercritical (USC) coal-fired power plants offer the best immediate solution to our energy security and global warming concerns. They will allow us to utilize our vast coal resources to produce energy while, at the same time, achieving our environmental goals. USC boilers offer significantly greater efficiency compared to conventional coal-fired power plants. Greater efficiency will reduce fuel consumption for production of a kW hour and thus proportionally reduce the cost of the power as well as all pollutant emissions and waste streams including CO2. They also offer operating advantages such as the ability to operate efficiently under low load and to quickly adapt to continuous variable loads.
Dr. Jeff Phillips, a Senior Program Manager at the Electric Power Research Institute, will present the “Progress on High Efficiency Coal Plants.”
His presentation will provide
an update on the joint project of the US Dept. of Energy and the Ohio Coal
Development Office to develop "advanced ultra-supercritical" or A-USC boilers
and steam turbines capable of operating with steam temperatures as high as 1400
F
or 760C.
In the past year, one of the materials developed by the project has received
approval by the ASME Boiler Code committee and progress has been made on other
fronts as well. This project could ultimately allow coal-fired power plants to
operate with thermal efficiencies as high as 47 percent on an HHV basis.
A short overview of the world's first supercritical circulating fluidized bed (CFB) coal-fired power plant will also be presented. The power plant, located in Lagisza, Poland, was designed by Foster Wheeler and has nameplate net capacity of 439 MW.
Bob McIlvaine will discuss an analysis which shows that replacement of old coal-fired boilers with ultrasupercritical boilers makes both economic and environmental sense even if those boilers are retired after 25 years. The support of the environmental community could be obtained when they understand the "short life ultrasupercritical” concept. Furthermore, there are technologies to convert existing coal-fired boilers to ultrasupercritical. Novel space saving concepts such as building vertical will make this possible.
To register for the Hot Topic Hour on March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. (CST), click on:
http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/brochures/hot_topic_hour_registration.htm.
EUEC and BizKnowNet™
You can click under EUEC 2012 in “Calendar of Events” in our Global Knowledge Orchard and see the biographies and pictures nearly 100 people who interfaced with McIlvaine at the show. We are making a big effort to personalize the digital world we are creating with all our publications. We call this BizKnowNet™.
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· Amlan Saha, Vice President, M.J. Bradley & Associates, LLC, biography as of January 2012
· Andrew Byers, Associate Vice President, Black & Veatch, biography as of January 2012
· Art Samberg, Senior Consultant, Golder Associates, biography as of January 2012
· Conner Cox, Process Engineer, United Conveyor Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Curt R. Biehn, Manager, Technical Sales & Marketing, Mississippi Lime, biography as of January 2012
· Dan Eicher, Regional Sales Manager, FLSmidth Airtech, biography as of January 2012
· David W. Mazyck, Ph.D., CEO, Carbonxt, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Douglas Barth, Business Development Manager, Pall Power Generation, biography as of January 2012
· Eric Jegen, Engineering Manager, Environmental Systems Group, Shick, biography as of January 2012
· Eric L. Hiser, Jorden, Bischoff & Hiser, P.L.C., biography as of January 2012
· Erkki Lamminen, CEO, Dekati, Ltd., biography as of January 2012
· Glenn England, Principal Consultant, Environ International Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Greg Filippelli, PE, Director, Operations, ADA Environmental Solutions, biography as of January 2012
· Herek Clack, Associate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, biography as of January 2012
· Ivan A. Cooper, PE, BCEE, Practice Leader, Golder Associates Inc., biography as of January 2012
· J. Holland (Hollie) Scott, Engineer, CH2M HILL, biography as of January 2012
· J. Russell Bailey III, Principal Consultant, Trinity Consultants, biography as of January 2012
· James L. Naylor III, President, Pullman Power, LLC, biography as of January 2012
· Jay Crilley, VP Sales, Novinda, biography as of January 2012
· Jim Butz, Technical Services Manager, Novinda, biography as of January 2012
· John Kline, Vice-President, Technical Expertise, Lafarge Cement, biography as of January 2012
· Joseph Siperstein, President, Ohio Lumex Co., biography as of January 2012
· Joy Brooks, PE, Associate, Environ International Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Judith C. Chow, Sc.D., Research Professor, Desert Research Institute, biography as of January 2012
· Kate Rantz Graf, Senior Consultant, Geosyntec Consultants, biography as of January 2012
· Keith Moore, President, CastleLight Energy Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Kenneth Meyer, Grace Consulting, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Kent Schulz, Sr. Business Development Manager, Fuel Tech, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Larry Brown, OEM / Power Sales Manager, BWF America, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Luc Sevrette, Manager, CEM Products, Gasmet Technologies, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Mandy Garrahn, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), biography as of January 2012
· Mason Henderson, Director, Emissions, Element Markets, biography as of January 2012
· Max Lee, Principal Engineer/President, Koogler & Associates, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Megan Koeberle, Office/HR Manager, Novinda, biography as of January 2012
· Michael Kincaid, Associate Principal, AECOM, biography as of January 2012
· Michael Rinkol, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, Black & Veatch Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Nicolas Ligouzat, Sodimate, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Patrick Esor, General Manager, Sodimate, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Phil Zyskowski, RSM Great Lakes, SICK Maihak, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Ray E. Fain, Jr., Director of Engineering & Design, QA Support, LP, biography as of January 2012
· Robert B. Huston, Director, Technical Services, ADA-Carbon Solutions, biography as of January 2012
· Robert Jones, Managing Partner, Energy & Environmental Enterprises, biography as of January 2012
· Robert L. Pearson, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, CH2M HILL, biography as of January 2012
· Ron Barnett, Sales Manager, STEAG Energy Services, Ltd., biography as of January 2012
· Scott Harmeling, Power Account Sales, BWF America, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Scott Terhune, VP Business Development, Novinda, biography as of January 2012
· Shawn Wood, General Manager, Apex Instruments, biography as of January 2012
· Shiaw Tseng, Manager of FGD Technology, Graymont, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Sterling Gray, PE, Business Development Manger, URS Corporation, biography as of January 2012
· Steve Blome, President, Blome International, biography as of January 2012
· Steve Shumway, Regional Sales Manager, West, FLSmidth Airtech, biography as of January 2012
· Steven Fine, Vice President, ICF International, biography as of January 2012
· Thomas McKarns, President, Eco Physics, Inc., biography as of January 2012
· Tom Muilenberg, Sr. Manager Industrial Sales, Miox, biography as of January 2012
· William J. Averdieck, Managing Director, PCME Ltd., biography as of January 2012
· Yougen Kong, Manager, Technical Development, Solvay Chemicals
Here are the Headlines for the February 17, 2012 – Utility E-Alert
UTILITY E-ALERT
#1062 – February 17, 2012
Table of Contents
COAL – US
COAL – WORLD
GAS/OIL – US
GAS / OIL – WORLD
CO2
§ Texas Clean Energy Project Moves Forward with Award of EPC and O&M Contracts
NUCLEAR
BUSINESS
HOT TOPIC HOUR
For more information on the Utility Environmental Upgrade Tracking System, click on: http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/brochures/energy.html#42ei.
Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment and Control Market Boosted by New Industries and Regulations
The market for air/gas/water/fluid treatment and control will rise to $492 billion in 2017 based on the normal expansion of the world’s economy but also on the reaction to new regulatory developments and the creation of new industries and technologies. Details on this new forecast are displayed in the online report, Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment & Control World Markets published by the McIlvaine Company (www.mcilvainecompany.com).
Fluid Treatment & Control Market 2012-2017 ($ Millions)
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Equipment Type |
INDUSTRIAL |
RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL |
TOTALS 2012 |
TOTAL MARKET 2017 |
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Pumps & Valves |
$86 |
$100 |
$186 |
$236 |
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Liquid Treatment |
$75 |
$40 |
$115 |
$153 |
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Air/Gas Treatment |
$70 |
$10 |
$80 |
$102 |
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TOTALS |
$231 |
$150 |
$381 |
$492 |
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CAGR 2012-17 for Anticipated Developments |
Adjusted CAGR for New Developments |
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CAGR increase through 2017 |
Oil Spill Prevention |
Tankers Ballast Water and SO2 |
Gas Shale |
Nuclear Remediation |
Aquaculture |
New CAGR |
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Pumps & Valves 4 |
0.05 |
0.1 |
0.60 |
0.03 |
0.05 |
4.83 |
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Liquid Treatment 5 |
0.10 |
0.3 |
0.40 |
0.05 |
0.10 |
5.95 |
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Air/Gas Treatment 5 |
0.00 |
0.2 |
0.05 |
0.01 |
0.00 |
5.26 |
There are many unanticipated events which are changing the potential markets in flow control and treatment. Regulations are important factors. New regulations for ballast wastewater discharges and sulfur air emissions for ships will substantially boost the markets for liquid treatment and scrubbers.
The oil spill prevention market is booming since the Gulf oil spill disaster. The market for systems to prevent escape of contaminants during a nuclear meltdown and to remediate contaminated sites is substantial.
Some of the market adjustments are due to the development or acceleration in growth in dynamic industries. The continuing successes in developing the gas shale reserves are the best example. The more rapid conversion from ocean harvesting to aquaculture for fish products will also positively boost the flow control and liquid treatment markets.
The markets can be further boosted by a proactive approach by industry efforts. Three initiatives which could have significant impact on the markets are:
· Co-location of power and municipal wastewater treatment plants
· Improved co-location of livestock and aquaculture enterprises
· Retrofitting of ultrasupercritical technology at existing coal-fired power plants
For more information on: Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment & Control World Markets, click on: http://home.mcilvainecompany.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71
NOx Control Market to Exceed $5.7 Billion This Year
The market for selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) and for the catalyst used in these systems will exceed $5.7 billion this year. This is the latest forecast in the continually updated NOx Control: World Markets published by the McIlvaine Company. www.mcilvainecompany.com
World NOx Control Revenues ($ Millions)
World Region 2012
Africa 7
CIS 7
East Asia 3,609
Eastern Europe 302
Middle East 29
NAFTA 1,327
South & Central America 14
West Asia 9
Western Europe 480
Total 5,784
This forecast does not include any mobile sources but does include stationary engines, coal-fired boilers, gas turbines, cement plants and other industrial sources.
The market can be further segmented into $4.3 billion for systems and $1.5 billion for replacement catalyst. The equipment market is volatile due to the large size of coal-fired power plant orders. The catalyst sales are steadily growing due to the lack of retirements of existing systems and the need to substitute new catalyst for existing catalyst every 3 to 5 years.
The rapid growth continent is Asia. China will install an average of 35,000 MW of new coal-fired boilers each year. Most of these will be equipped with SCR. This is in addition to a substantial program to retrofit SCR to older units.
The large number of gas turbine power plants scheduled for the U.S. will boost the NOx control market in this country. Some of these units will be peaking rather than combined cycle and will require high temperature catalyst or system designs to cool the flue gas to temperatures suitable for a lower temperature catalyst. For more information on: NOx Control World Markets, click on: http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/brochures/air.html#n035.
Biogas Projects Provide a Double Benefit
Biogas projects prevent the release of methane to the atmosphere while providing a renewable fuel source thereby yielding a double benefit. These projects are among the many covered in McIlvaine’s Renewable Energy Projects and Update.
USDA Announces Funding to Produce Renewable Energy for Rural Communities and Reduce Energy Costs for Small Businesses and Farms in Eight States
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is funding anaerobic digester projects in eight states to encourage renewable energy production, reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and farm-based pollution.
Funding for the biodigesters is provided through the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and has created or saved an estimated 13.4 billion kWh of electricity and reduced almost 14.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
One of the biodigesters announced will be constructed on Heller Farms near Alma Center in Jackson County, WI. It is expected to produce 3.3 million kW hours of renewable energy each year, enough to power 400 average Wisconsin homes per year. Digesters will also be constructed in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Iowa, Florida, Oregon, Ohio, and Vermont.
In fiscal year 2011, the USDA, through the REAP program, provided nearly $21 million in assistance for biodigesters, and leveraged over $110 million in project development. Through its Value-Added Producer Grant program, the USDA provides planning grants of up to $100,000 and working capital grants of up to $300,000 to be used for establishment of a biodigester. Additionally, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives program (EQIP).
Fortistar recently finalized the construction on a 6.4-MW renewable energy facility, called Richmond Energy LLC, at Republic Services’ Old Dominion Sanitary Landfill in Henrico County. The plant is in startup phase now. The output will be sold to ODEC under a long-term power purchase agreement.
The Old Dominion energy project uses four Caterpillar G3520 reciprocating engine generator sets, each rated at 1.6 MW, and with the support of associated landfill gas cleanup and compression equipment, will meet the total electrical energy needs of approximately 4,500 Virginia residences.
This is the first power purchase agreement Fortistar will complete with ODEC and adds to the over 20 projects Fortistar currently operates on Republic Services landfills.
GE’s Landfill Gas Technology Powers New Brazil Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project
Brazil’s goals to increase the production of renewable and alternative energy recently received an important boost with the successful startup of Asja Brasil’s new 4.3-MW Belo Horizonte landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project in the state of Minas Gerais. The project currently features three GE 1.4-MW ecomagination-qualified J420 Jenbacher gas engines. GE recently delivered a fourth J420 to the plant with startup expected by the end of 2011.
Asja Brasil, a subsidiary of the Italian multinational Asja Group, is managing the project to capture and recover the Belo Horizonte sanitary landfill’s waste gas for 15 years.
FlexEnergy Inc., an energy technology company based in Irvine, CA, celebrated the successful installation and operation of the first commercial deployment of its Flex Powerstation™ FP250 system on November 8, 2011 at the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Fort Benning, GA Army post. The Flex Powerstation™, the only turbine to offer both pollution control and energy generation, converts previously-wasted landfill gas into 250 kW of renewable electricity, which is enough energy to power 250 homes. The clean energy produced has near-zero emissions and will reduce both the Army’s carbon footprint and its bottom line.
FlexEnergy’s technology converts methane into usable clean electricity. The system architecture and proprietary technology allows the Flex Powerstation™ to utilize all sources of methane gas, even low-quality gas from closed landfills. The Fort Benning installation is running on previously-unusable methane gas and produces a cost-effective source of renewable power. Throughout the last year, FlexEnergy has created over a hundred new American jobs.
GrDF Selects Elster to Provide Biogas Stations
Elster announced that Gaz reseau Distribution France (GrDF), the main gas utility in France and wholly-owned subsidiary of GdF Suez that manages the longest natural gas distribution network in Europe, has selected Elster as the sole supplier to establish at least five biogas injection stations throughout the country. The first station will be delivered in the first quarter of 2012.
The two-year agreement calls for the stations to measure the quality of biogas and inject it into GrDF’s natural gas grid after it is processed by the producer through purification stations. Each station will be equipped with two Elster EnCal 3000 high-end process gas chromatographs, Elster rotary or turbine gas meters, electronic volume correctors and odorizing devices. All of the stations will be assembled in France by Elster.
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