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The GDPS is likened to the automobile GPS in that route maps navigating all the
decision trees in proper sequence are provided. The following decision trees are
included:
Gas Turbine Air Treatment Decision Trees
Capital Operating and Maintenance
Intake Housing
Weather Protection
Conditioning Nozzles
Pre-Filtration Filters
Coalescers Coalescers
Final Filtration Filters
Tempering Air System (Single Cycle) Dampers, Drives, Fan Parts, Seals
Duct Burner (Combined Cycle) Burner Parts
Ammonia Injection Grid Nozzles, Ammonia
CO-Reactor Catalyst
SCR Catalyst
Process Controls Sensors, Valves, Seals, Gaskets
CEM Rata Testing, Protocol Gases, Instruments
Silencer Silencer Parts
Stack
Two recent developments in gas turbine air treatment are the expanded use of
HEPA filters for gas turbine intake air and SCR with both CO and NOx catalyst
for the tail-end gas. Some dust that the inlet filter does not remove is going
to deposit on the catalyst. A facility can use a very small catalyst pitch and
save lots of money, but the increase in pressure loss along with deposition will
increase operating cost and decrease electricity output. Therefore, the choice
of inlet filter needs to be viewed initially in terms of catalyst pitch
selection and then in terms of catalyst life.
inlet filter selection decision tree catalyst selection decision tree
First in California and now in other places, the stack gas emission limits are
lower than the ambient air particulate matter concentration. In these cases, the
inlet air filter becomes a key element in stack gas compliance. Gas turbine
inlet ambient air undergoes a series of treatments. The initial treatment is to
remove large weather-related contaminants e.g., snow, rain, etc. The humidity
and temperature of the ambient air are also adjusted to increase the weight and,
therefore, electrical output. This treatment can range from fogging nozzles to a
full air conditioning system. Droplets are formed, coalesced and removed.
Particulate filtration can be with a series of filters ranging from coarse to
HEPA or it can take place with self-cleaning cartridges.
tempering air decision tree catalyst decision tree
One alternative for NOx control during combustion is the low NOx burner. Another
alternate is water injection. Once the air has been mixed with the gas and
combusted it passes through other systems in the gas path. In a combined cycle
process, there is likely to be a duct burner to adjust HRSG steam temperature.
This can add to the pollutants. CO and NOx catalysts are also utilized. However
the accompanying ammonia injection can create ammonia slip which is regulated
and also tends to foul the catalyst.
With single cycle systems many of the air treatment challenges are more complex.
If a low temperature catalyst is used, tempering air is needed. This creates a
challenge in providing laminar flow to the catalyst. If high temperature
catalyst is used, higher catalyst costs are encountered and higher maintenance
is possible.
conditioning decision tree coalescer decision tree
The air treatment needs are not static. The higher performance turbines are more
likely to be compromised by small particles. The use of gas turbines and
certainly the use of SCR are expanding to applications that are more
challenging. The seawater and salts found in marine applications including
floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units are examples.
Application in refineries in South America where inlet air quality may be low
and fuel includes less than pristine liquids is another example. The rapid
cycling of turbines complementing wind and solar is another newer challenge.
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China Has Large New Flow Control and Treatment Opportunities
China is planning investments and adjusting regulations which will result in
very large opportunities for suppliers of flow control and treatment equipment.
These opportunities are analyzed in Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment and Control:
World Markets published by the McIlvaine Company. (www.mcilvainecompany.com)
There are four opportunities which stand out because of their size and the
opportunity for innovative technologies.
1 Retrofit of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to existing coal-fired power
plants
2 More stringent particulate control for power and other industries
3 Growth of generic drug manufacturing
4 Water reuse
Two of the opportunities are related to the decision to rely on coal for future
energy needs. This decision is coupled with a commitment to reduce emissions
from coal-fired generators. China has already retrofitted systems to remove SO2
from existing power plants. It is now making a 40 billion dollar commitment to
provide 90 percent NOx reduction from these same power plants. China will be
operating more than 50 percent of the world’s coal-fired SCR systems by 2020.
China can be likened to Los Angeles in terms of the challenges it faces relative
to ambient particulate. Topography magnifies the impact of fine particulate
emissions for critical areas such as Beijing and many major cities. The new
limits on particulate emissions from coal-fired power plants and other sources
will create new markets for fabric filters and other innovative technology to
compete with the standard electrostatic precipitators.
China has been far behind the rest of the world in terms of sophisticated
pharmaceuticals production. Plants producing branded pharmaceuticals use water
of extreme purity. This in turn requires special pumps, valves and treatment
equipment. Air circulating in production areas has to be fifty times cleaner
than ambient air.
The world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have decided to enter the generic
market by building large facilities in Asia. Many of the new facilities are
being constructed in China. They include research as well as production
facilities. As a result, China will be both a large market and one receptive to
innovations for suppliers of flow control and treatment products.
Rainfall per capita in China is only 25 percent as high as the world average.
Furthermore, the distribution is uneven. There are many arid areas. A new trend
is for construction of industrial facilities in areas where transcontinental
rail shipping is convenient as opposed to ocean transport. This combination of
factors will be putting great stress on water resources.
Treated municipal wastewater will increasingly be used for industrial,
commercial and no potable residential purposes. Industrial plants will reuse
rather than discharge wastewater. This trend will also generate billions of
dollars in annual revenue for flow control and treatment companies.
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Renewable Energy Briefs
Siemens Partners with Bechtel and AECOM to Win Four Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts for U.S. Army’s $7 Billion Renewable and
Alternative Energy Power Production Program
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. announced that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, working with the Army
Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF) has completed the initial awards under all
four Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order
Contracts (MATOC) for geothermal, solar, wind and biomass technologies to
support renewable energy on Defense Department installations. The four MATOCs
have multiple awardees but the Siemens team was the only one that was selected
for all of them.
This MATOC will be used to procure reliable, locally generated, renewable and
alternative energy for DoD installations through power purchase agreements
(PPA). The contracts provide a three-year base with seven one-year options, for
a total ordering period of 10 years. The $7 billion contract capacity will be
expended for PPAs to procure energy during a period of up to 30 years from
renewable energy generation systems that are designed, financed, constructed,
operated and maintained by contractors using private sector financing.
In April 2012, the White House announced the Defense Department was making one
of the largest commitments to clean energy in history, by setting a goal to
deploy 3 gigawatts of renewable energy —including solar, wind, biomass or
geothermal — on Army, Navy and Air Force installations by 2025. That is enough
energy to power 750,000 homes. The Army's goal is one gigawatt of that total.
Metso to Supply Green Energy Plant for Oskarshamn Energi in Sweden
Metso will supply Oskarshamn Energi with a complete biomass-fired power plant
for combined heat and power production in Oskarshamn in Sweden. The start-up of
the plant is scheduled for winter 2015.
Metso’s delivery will include a complete power plant, including patented
BioGrate combustion technology, installation, training and commissioning. The
plant will have a thermal output of 17.2 MWth for district heating to the
municipality of Oskarshamn, a process steam output of 4 MWth to local industry
and an electrical output of 3.8 MWe. The plant automation will be based on Metso
DNA technology and Metso will also supply a flue gas condenser and a ventilation
system.
The plant will use local forest residues such as bark and wood chips as fuel.
OneRoof Energy® Rolls Out Suite of New Solar Financing Options
OneRoof Energy announced two new solar financing offerings to significantly
expand its product suite and options for customers. In addition to the company’s
flagship SolarSelect® lease, OneRoof Energy will offer both secured and
unsecured loans for solar systems, delivering a breadth of options that allow
homeowners to select the right type of financing for their individual needs.
In 2012, more than 82,000 homeowners embraced solar energy as a viable
alternative to rising electricity bills, but faced an often complex and daunting
process of choosing the optimal way to “go solar.” OneRoof Energy is committed
to making the process simpler and more accessible as demonstrated by its new
loan financing options. In addition to leasing solar, the company’s new
offerings include several secured loans up to 20 years and unsecured loans with
terms up to 12 years. The new flexible loans set a path to ownership and provide
opportunities to receive applicable federal and state tax credits and benefits,
which can significantly reduce the cost of the system to qualifying homeowners.
Nokero Announces Launch of Powerful Solar Light and Phone Charger Combo
Nokero International, Ltd. announced the release of one of the most
technologically advanced solar light, phone charger combinations on the market.
The Nokero N222 is a leap forward in design and function for the company, which
has been at the forefront of small-scale solar products since releasing the
world’s first Solar Light Bulb in 2010.
“This product has been on the drawing board since I first dreamed up the solar
light bulb concept a few years ago,” founder and CEO Steve Katsaros said. “But
it took a while for technology to catch up to where we could offer this much
light, and this much cell-phone charging power, all in one package, for such a
competitive price.”
The N222 provides about six hours of bright light (50 lumens) per day and can
charge most cell phones or battery-powered devices via its USB charging port. It
also incorporates a variety of features, including varying light intensity,
interchangeable color lenses, grid-charging and modular base stand.
“Nokero built its reputation on durability, which is of utmost importance for a
product that must undergo the rigors of outdoor charging. The Nokero N222
combined this durability with highly efficient solar panels, neatly tucked
inside its patented and familiar light-bulb shape.
Small scale solar has made a tremendous impact in the developing world, where
about a quarter of the world’s population lives without electricity.
Boeing, South African Airways Launch Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Effort in
Southern Africa
Boeing and South African Airways (SAA) announced that they will work together to
develop and implement a sustainable aviation biofuel supply chain in Southern
Africa, a first for the continent.
The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding for sustainable aviation
biofuel supply chain development.
Boeing has collaborated extensively with airlines, research institutions,
governments and other stakeholders to develop road maps for biofuel supply
chains in several countries and regions, including the United States, China,
Australia and Brazil. The aerospace company's plan to work with SAA is the first
such project in Africa.
Flight tests show that biofuel, which is derived from organic sources such as
plants or algae, performs as well as or better than petroleum-based jet fuel.
When produced in sustainable ways, biofuel contributes far less to global
climate change than traditional fuels because carbon dioxide (CO2) is pulled out
of the atmosphere by a growing plant-based feedstock.
Boeing and SAA believe that new developments in technology will enable the
conversion of biomass into jet fuel in a more sustainable manner without
competing with other sectors for food and water resources. The World Wildlife
Fund-South Africa will monitor and ensure compliance to sustainability
principles that would ensure that fuel is sustainable and would lead to genuine
carbon reductions.
Aviation biofuel refined to required standards has been approved for a blend of
up to 50 percent with traditional jet fuel. Globally, more than 1,500 passenger
flights using biofuel have been flown since the fuel was approved.
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Headlines for the October 11, 2013 – Utility E-Alert
UTILITY E-ALERT
#1146 – October 11, 2013
Table of Contents
COAL – US
KS Supreme Court invalidates Holcomb 2 Air Permit
Mon Power to acquire Harrison Power Plant
Brayton Point to close in 2017
Kentucky Power to purchase Half Interest in Mitchell Power Plant in WV
COAL – WORLD
African Development Bank to finance 300 MW Power Plant in Zambia
Edison and Marubeni still in the running to build Plomin C Power Plant in
Croatia
RWE to shut Garzweiler Lignite Mine by 2018
Tata Power to build 660 MW Power Plant in Ayeyarwady Region of Myanmar
Multi-national Companies to build 500 MW Coal-fired Power Plant in Myanmar
Black & Veatch supports 600 MW Ugljevik 3 Power Project in Republic of Srpska
JSPL in talks to buy 1,320 MW Power Project in Andhra Pradesh, India from
Kineta Power
Adaro, J-Power and Itochu postpone construction of 2,000 MW Coal-fired Power
Plant in Indonesia
GAS/OIL – WORLD
Atco proposes 400 MW Heatland Generating Station in Strathcona County,
Alberta, Canada
Myanmar, S. Korean companies to build Gas-fired Power Plant in Yangon,
Thakayta Township
NUCLEAR
Turkey’s first Nuclear Power Plant behind Schedule
SCE and MHI still arguing over Liability at San Onofre
BUSINESS
Wood Group forms Joint Venture with Siemens
Gas Turbine Air Treatment Market and Knowledge Bridge
Purchases of NOx Control Systems and Catalyst to Exceed $12 Billion This Year
HOT TOPIC HOUR
“Chinese Air Pollution Control Developments and Opportunities” is the Hot
Topic on October 17, 2013
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November 21, 2013 $125.00 Wet vs Dry ESP Power
December 5, 2013 $125.00 Update on Gasification Projects and Technology Power
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February 6, 2014 $125.00 Review of EUEC Power
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February 20, 2014 $125.00 CFB Technology and Clean Coal (Update on CFB Reactor
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March 20, 2014 $125.00 Air Preheaters & Heat Exchangers Power
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April 3, 2014 $125.00 HRSG Design, Operation and Maintenance Considerations
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May 15, 2014 $125.00 Water Treatment During Gas and Oil Production Power
May 22, 2014 $125.00 Advances in Coal Blending Power
May 29, 2014 $125.00 Clean Coal Technologies Power
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June 12, 2014 $125.00 Industrial Boiler MACT - Impact and Control Options Power
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