Focused Webinars on PacifiCorp NOx Control will be arranged and recorded in the next two weeks.
As explained below, we are arranging focused webinars to discuss subjects which can impact the PacifiCorp NOx decision. The recordings will be posted and available for the general discussions on September 1st and 8th. We plan to discuss catalytic filter performance, sorbent injection for SO3 removal, air heater, changes, reagents including H2O2, and in duct SCR.
New Webinars for PacifiCorp on Front End Optimization and Back End NOx Reduction are slated for the End of the Month
The August 9th Alert summarized the conclusions at the end of the PacifiCorp webinar on August 2nd. Since that time, there have been further discussions and the tentative conclusion that raising the air heater exit temperature and adding Sorbacal® ahead of the baghouse will result in an installation to cost effectively remove NOx. The other requirement is initial NOx reduction in the furnace through optimization and SNCR. Two more webinars will be held on the project. On September 1, there will be a discussion of the back end options. On September 8, the front end options will be discussed. In each case, participants will be advised to view new information added to Power Plant Air Quality Decisions (PPAQD).
There is the belief that NOx leaving the furnace can be reduced to as low as 0.l lbs./MMBtu. On the other hand, maybe the exit quantity would be 0.22 lbs./MMBtu. Since .07 lbs./MMBtu is the exhaust limit, the removal efficiency for the catalytic filter will have to be 30-70 percent. Doosan, Siemens, Emerson and GE have all made presentations relative to reducing NOx leaving the boiler to as low as 0.1 lbs./MMBtu. In order to further determine the likelihood of this reduction, we have asked for case histories and white papers. We have already posted additional papers from Emerson and one from GE. Siemens is supplying several papers. We may make some phone calls to find out the current status of these installations. We are soliciting names of people and locations so we can make these calls. Results of the calls will be posted. In some cases, where confidentiality is desired, we will just provide a generic plant name such as a “large plant in the Midwest.”
Relative to the back end and urea/ammonia/H2O2 injection, we need recommendations on where and which chemical should be injected. If both SNCR and catalytic filters are used, there will be ammonia slip from the SNCR. Where should the additional reagent be injected? Where should the Sorbacal be injected? Is there any reason to consider SBS instead of hydrated lime? Bob Crynack believes the addition of H2O2 along with the urea will increase removal efficiency. This needs to be further pursued. More information on the projected temperature vs. efficiency on the catalytic filters will be provided by FLS.
SO3 removal with Sorbacal will solve the bag blinding problem at PacifiCorp
Gerald Hunt of Lhoist writes “Mitigating concern over blinding the bags should just be a matter of achieving sufficient SO3 removal which can be driven by proper injection location (further upstream the better, not to mention taking advantage of the co-benefits of injecting upstream of air heater) and a well-designed injection grid system. We have several DSI/SO3 installations demonstrating the effectiveness of Sorbacal SP to provide very effective SO3 capture which we can back up with references. We are happy to work with PacifiCorp on providing technical expertise regarding injection location(s) and injection grid design if they desire.”
McIlvaine is trying to arrange a recorded video interview with Lhoist and post it later this week. If you are interested in asking questions or making comments, we can include you as a participant.
Air heater outlet temperature adjustment questions to Arvos and Howden
The application of catalytic filters is linked directly to the air heater outlet temperature. The specific question is what is the consequence of raising the air heater outlet temperature from 275oF to 300oF or higher? What is the role of air heater inlet air leakage? What is the impact of a temperature increase on fan output and plant efficiency as compared to the 9” additional pressure drop of an SCR system? The broader issues relative to air heaters need to be addressed for three potential locations.
(a) location of the catalytic filter ahead of the air preheater and them revising the air heater design based on clean hot gas.
(b) Location after the air heater with a preference for temperatures around 350oF
(c) Back end SCR where a rotary heat exchanger is used to reheat the gas prior to an SCR.
We will try to schedule a webinar with these suppliers to review the options.
Interviews with Optimization suppliers to review case histories in the PPAQD
Doosan, Emerson, GE and Siemens have all made presentations in PacifiCorp Webinar 2. We plan to interview each separately in the next week and review the case histories which we are posting to PPAQD. Here are three we posted on Emerson installations.
Substantial NOx reductions with Ovation combustion optimization at Midwest coal plant
Emerson and a Midwest Power plant benchmarked pre-project NOX, O2, and steam temperature levels and burner tilt performance (10 lines deleted), the plant reduced annual NOX output from over 1400 tons to under 600 tons.
Constellation energy reduces Nox at low cost with Emerson optimization system
In 2003 Constellation Energy completed a project to optimize the performance of two units at its C.P. Crane station in Baltimore, Maryland utilizing advanced ………(9 lines deleted).
Tampa Electric installs Emerson Smart Process system to optimize NOx control with new SCR
TEC entered into a contract with Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions to provide an Emerson Smart process combustion optimization system on TEC Big Bend Unit #4TEC This optimization system was ………(6 lines deleted).
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Minnkota optimizes coal fired power plant to balance erratic wind generation
The ability to effectively utilize the maximum amount of the wind farm production, while preventing transmission voltage surges, was a concern for Minnkota Power Cooperative. Conversely, when the wind would ………(10 lines deleted)
We will attempt to record video interviews with each of the four presenters in the next week or so and give participants ample time to view them prior to the September 8 meeting.
In Duct SCR options
In the last session, we briefly looked at Fuel Tech schematics with in duct SCR. We will arrange a more in depth discussion.
If you want to participate in any of these more focused webinars, please contact Bob McIlvaine at rmcilvaine@mcilvainecompany.com
There may be other options that have been missed in the three previous webinars. If you believe there are other technologies which should be considered, please send your information to Bob McIlvaine at rmcilvaine@mcilvainecompany.com.
Help McIlvaine create a Uniquely Valuable Stationary Reciprocating Engine Emissions and Sound Control Decision Guide in Just Four Weeks
McIlvaine is requesting input from suppliers, consultants, associations and operators of reciprocating engines to create a Decision Guide which will ensure better and quicker decisions on:
Products
Inlet Air Filters
Fuel Filters
Diesel Particulate Filters
Valves and Pumps
Controls and Instrumentation Emission Reduction Systems
Catalysts
NH3 Injection Systems
Heat Exchangers and Heat Recovery
Silencers and Sound Attenuation

Applications Fuels
Data Centers
Gas Compressors
On Site Power (standby, emergency, base load)
Large Pumps and Rotating Equipment
Marine
Rail Natural Gas
Shale Gas
Diesel
Heavy Oil
Coal Mine Methane
Biogas
Geographies Regulatory
U.S. National, State, Regional and Local
EU, Individual Countries and Local
Chinese National and Provincial
Other Countries Emission Limits and Schedules
Operating Limitations
Testing and Monitoring Requirements
The logical questions are how? And why? Let’s start with “how”.
How: Your information can be included at no charge in Gas Turbine and Reciprocating Engine Decisions. This program includes an intelligence system which is easily accessed. It includes summaries which are carefully written to provide immediate knowledge and then links to the actual data.
We will write the summaries when you send us case histories, presentations and articles. In the last week, we have posted 100 summaries and linked to papers with thousands of pages.
We are offering a free 20-minute video interview to each supplier, consultant, or association. The quickest and easiest approach is for us to set up the GoToMeeting and then display your website. We move from page to page as we discuss your products and why an engine owner would want to know about them. If there is not sufficient information on your website, you can send us a power point presentation in advance and we will display that while we discuss your products.
We will also post comments which would be best structured as “letters to the editor.” They will have the impact of an organized blog. These comments will be included in the biweekly updates.
Why: Why is McIlvaine offering free services? Why will engine operators use it? Why try to do so much in one month?
Why is McIlvaine offering free services? The answer is found in a popular book called Wikinomics. The Decision Guide is free to any engine owner or operator but is $1600/yr. for others. 59D Gas Turbine and Reciprocating Engine Decisions However, the one free recording and continuous posting of data is free.
Why will engine operators use it? This question is best answered by example. It is obvious that a small diesel power plant in India is in need of this guide. But what about a large coal-fired utility in the U.S. Why would they use the McIlvaine Decision Guide on coal-fired boiler NOx control? They can easily afford the best consultants and can have personal meetings with any supplier when they wish. The answer is that despite all this expert knowledge on which to draw, the utility finds it will make better decisions with the guide. If you need to be convinced of this, just sign up for the free PacifiCorp NOx control webinars 4 & 5 on September 1 and 8.
Why try to do so much in just one month? The power generation industry has to become part of the fast moving digital world. If you go to management who says you have to wait a month while they consider whether to conduct a simple video interview about your website, you are part of a culture which has to change. The newest decision makers are accustomed to instant answers to questions and access to the latest information. In fact, if you supply a case history from a few years ago, we will post it. But at some point we will want to call the plant and find out how it is working today. We want to demonstrate that in just a short period of time we can create a uniquely valuable guide. But we also want to demonstrate that is just the start and that we will be adding equivalent value every month.
Please contact Bob McIlvaine to send information or to receive answers to your questions: rmcilvaine@mcilvainecompany.com 847-784-0012 ext. 112.
Utility E-Alert Tracks Billions of Dollars of New Coal-fired Power Plants on a Weekly Basis
Here are some headlines from the Utility E-Alert.
UTILITY E-ALERT
#1285 – August 12, 2016
Table of Contents
COAL – US
• EPA is disapproving Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
• EPA proposes More Time to comply with CCR
• Coal-to-Gas Power Plant Proposal for B. L. England in New Jersey

COAL – WORLD

• Sahiwal, Pakistan Coal-fired Power Project Sixty Percent complete
• Lamu County, Kenya puts Coal-fired Power Plant on Hold
• MHPS receives Order for Steam Turbine and Generator Set for Cogeneration Facility expansion at Miaoli Plant in Taiwan
The 41F Utility E-Alert is issued weekly and covers the coal-fired projects, regulations and other information important to the suppliers. It is $950/yr. but is included in the $3020 42EI Utility Tracking System which has data on every plant and project plus networking directories and many other features.
Upcoming Hot Topic Hours
DATE HOT TOPIC HOUR AND DECISION GUIDE SCHEDULE
The opportunity to interact on important issues
August 25, 2016
10:00am CDT
Markets Oil, Gas, Refining - Supply and demand; impact on flow control and treatment products; regional impacts e.g. subsea in North Atlantic vs. shale in the US vs. Oil Sands in Canada.
September 1, 2016
11:30am CDT PacificCorp Webinar 4 on back end NOx removal - Review of options from webinar 3 to determine suitability of catalytic filters, Sorbocal injection for ABS control, H202 with SNCR, in duct catalyst, raising air heater temperature and fan adjustments.
September 8, 2016
11:30am CDT PacificCorp Webinar 5 on front end NOx reduction - Review of options for NOx reduction including combustion modifications, reburn, SNCR, and optimization with review of previous presentations of Emerson, Doosan, Siemens and GE. A number of case histories, now being posted to PPAQD, will also be reviewed. Summaries of phone calls to end users may also be included.
TBA
Markets Food - Analysis of 12 separate applications within food and beverage with analysis of valve, pump, compressor, filter, analyzer and chemical options; impact of new technologies such as forward osmosis.
TBA
Markets Municipal Wastewater - Quality of pumps, valves, filters, and analyzers in Chinese and Asian plants; new pollutant challenges; water purification for reuse.
TBA
Markets Mobile Emissions -Reduction in CO, VOCs, and particulate in fuels, oils, and air used in on and off road vehicles; impact of RDE and failure of NOx traps and the crisis in Europe created by the focus on clean diesel.
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Bob McIlvaine
President
847-784-0012 ext. 112
rmcilvaine@mcilvainecompany.com
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