Is the Market For Mercury Control Millions or Billions of Dollars Per Year?
The U.S. has promulgated three tough emission standards to limit mercury
emissions from industrial sources. Other countries have primarily only placed
limits on incinerator emissions. However, limitations are being considered for
other sources. According to the findings in Mercury Air Reduction Markets
published by the McIlvaine Company, the annual future market for control
equipment and consumables to reduce mercury could vary from as little as $500
million per year to as much as $3 billion per year.
An international conference on the subject was held this summer in Europe.
Attendees were well aware that mercury is a world traveler. Once it is released
into the atmosphere, mercury is transported and deposited on the earth's surface
by rain and snowstorms, as well as wind storms and forest fires. The transport
and deposition of mercury is dependent upon many variables such as
meteorological conditions, other chemical pollutants emitted along with mercury
and the chemical make-up of the air mass. Deposition can occur in as little as
five to fourteen days after mercury is emitted to the air or it can take
approximately one year -- during which time mercury can reside in the air and be
transported far around the globe.
The size of the market in the U.S. will largely be determined by the choice of
technologies as well as the definition. The combination of halogen chemicals and
wet scrubbing could prove to be a low-cost solution. Expenditures for the
chemicals would involve very little capital cost and modest operating cost. Many
plants in the U.S., Europe and even China have scrubbers. However, for plants
without scrubbers the capital and operating cost would be substantial. On the
other hand, these scrubbers serve the primary purpose of removing SO2 and HCl.
So a narrow definition which assumes there is no cost for the scrubbing portion
leads to low revenue projections for the market.
There is competition between activated carbon injection and mercury capture in
existing particulate equipment on one hand, and the halogen chemicals and
scrubbers on the other. The potential market for activated carbon is over one
billion pounds per year. This would exceed the present world use of activated
carbon for all other environmental purposes.
The coal-fired power industry, waste-to-energy, cement plants and gold mining
operations all are major contributors to the global mercury emissions. The
McIlvaine Company is continually adjusting its predictions for the market in
each country and each industry.
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http://home.mcilvainecompany.com/index.php/component/content/article?id=48#n056.
Fabric Filter Purchases by Power Plants Could Exceed All Other Applications
Combined
Assuming that fabric filters maintain their small share of the power plant
market, world sales of fabric filter systems in 2017 will be just under $9
billion. However, should fabric filters be chosen over precipitators by the
power industry, the market could easily be $15 billion or more in 2017. This is
the most recent conclusion reached by the McIlvaine Company in World Fabric
Filter and Element Market. (www.mcilvainecompany.com)
Fabric Filter Purchases by Power Plants $ Millions
Industry 2017
Total 8,952
Asphalt 595
Chemical 229
Food 68
Incinerators 163
Industrial Power 52
Metals 437
Mining 537
Other Industries 894
Pharmaceutical 46
Power - New 993
Power - Retrofit 739
Pulp & Paper 123
Steel 1,468
Stone 2,608
In 2017, power companies are predicted to purchase 100,000 MW of precipitators
for new power plants. Fabric filters are more efficient and are proven in
coal-fired boiler applications. If power plants were to purchase an additional
100,000 MW of fabric filters, this would increase the limited scope fabric
filter system revenue by $10 billion as opposed to the $992 million projected at
the present penetration rate.
Many power plants are also facing tighter particulate limits for existing coal-
and biomass-fired boilers. Should fabric filters be selected as the technology
to meet these limits, the retrofit market in 2017 could be much larger than the
presently predicted $739 million.
Many innovations are making fabric filters increasingly attractive to power
plants. Semi-dry and dry scrubber technology is capable of providing adequate
SO2 removal if a downstream fabric filter is utilized. Improvements in membranes
and non-woven media are improving performance and reducing maintenance. A design
which incorporates catalyst in the fiber matrix is proving capable of removing
both particulate and NOx.
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Renewable Energy Briefs
U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs
The Energy Department released two new reports in August showcasing record
growth across the U.S. wind market —increasing America’s share of clean,
renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. According
to these reports, the U.S. continues to be one of the world’s largest and
fastest growing wind markets. In 2012, wind energy became the number one source
of new U.S. electricity generation capacity for the first time — representing 43
percent of all new electric additions and accounting for $25 billion in U.S.
investment.
The tremendous growth in the overall U.S. wind industry has led directly to more
American jobs throughout a number of sectors and at factories and power plants
across the country. According to industry estimates, the wind sector employs
over 80,000 American workers, including workers at manufacturing facilities up
and down the supply chain, as well as engineers and construction workers who
build wind installations.
The proportion of wind turbine components such as towers, blades, and gears made
in America has increased dramatically. The report estimates seventy-two percent
of the wind turbine equipment installed in the U.S. last year was made by
domestic manufacturers, nearly tripling from 25 percent in 2006-2007.
The report also finds that nine states now rely on wind power for more than 12
percent of their total annual electricity consumption — with wind power in Iowa,
South Dakota and Kansas contributing more than 20 percent. Additionally, Texas
added over 1,800 megawatts of wind power last year, more than any other state.
On a cumulative basis, Texas remains a clear leader with over 12 GW installed at
the end of 2012 —more than twice as much as California, the next-highest state.
Army Awards Second Technology under $7 Billion Renewable Energy MATOC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAQCE), Engineering and Support Center,
Huntsville, working with the Army Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF), awarded
Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) to a group of 22 qualified solar
technology contractors.
Solar is the second of four technologies being awarded under $7 billion
Renewable and Alternative Energy Power Production for DoD Installations MATOC.
The first, geothermal, was awarded May 3, 2013. The remaining technologies —wind
and biomass —will be awarded on a staggered schedule by the end of the calendar
year.
The contractors that are qualified through this process will be able to compete
for future projects within their approved technology area for any renewable
energy task order issued under the MATOC by the Army, or Department of Defense (DoD).
The MATOC leverages the DoD authority to contract up to 30 years under Title 10
USC 2922a.
This MATOC will be used to procure reliable, locally generated, renewable and
alternative energy for DoD installations through Power Purchase Agreements
(PPA). The $7 billion capacity will be expended for PPA 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.
Energy Department Invests $16 Million to Harness Wave and Tidal Energy
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to deploy every
available source of American energy, the Energy Department announced $16 million
for seventeen projects to help sustainably and efficiently capture energy from
waves, tides and currents. Together, these projects will increase the power
production and reliability of wave and tidal devices and help gather valuable
data on how deployed devices interact with the surrounding environment.
Tidal and wave energy is a clean, renewable resource that can be harnessed
wherever changing tides, waves or currents move a significant volume of water
—including off the coasts of many U.S. cities where there is high electricity
demand. The Department’s latest nationwide wave and tidal energy resource
assessments identify up to 1,400 terawatt hours of potential generation per
year.
The Energy Department announced about $13.5 million for eight projects to help
U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce
overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. The projects will
develop new drivetrain, generator and structural components as well as develop
software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly
to optimize power production.
For example, ABB will develop an affordable, efficient generator that is half
the size of a traditional generator, while Ocean Energy USA will develop and
test a hull design for a floating wave device. Dehlsen Associates will develop
new software for its Centipod wave device to predict future wave conditions and
adjust system settings to maximize power output.
Customer Solar Projects Selected for Consumers Energy Program; Next Phase Open
to New Residential Construction
Solar projects planned by 16 residential customers have been selected to move
forward as part of Consumers Energy's ongoing implementation of Michigan's
energy reform law.
The random-selection process for these qualified applicants is part of the
utility's Experimental Advanced Renewable Program (EARP). The program provides
for the long-term purchase of renewable energy generated by solar energy systems
owned by the utility's electric customers.
Residential customer projects in 13 Lower Peninsula counties were selected
during this phase of the program. The projects will provide 118.6 kilowatts of
electric capacity.
A new phase of the program also is starting. Consumers Energy is accepting
applications from developers that integrate solar energy systems into new home
construction.
China Sunergy Launches Super black Module
China Sunergy Co., Ltd., a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer,
announced that the company has introduced the Super Black module following an
initial custom order for a 60 KW rooftop project in Hawaii. Delivery is expected
in mid-August.
The Super Black module offers a pure black appearance for the entire panel
including welding strips, making the module well suited for high-end rooftop
projects and integrated constructions. With its anti-glare feature, the Super
Black module reduces reflection and performs excellently in low sunlight
conditions. Resistant to salt mist, ammonia, and up to 7200pa snow pressure or
2400pa wind pressure, the Super Black module is ideal for beach house, resort,
and farm installations.
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Headlines for the August 30, 2013 – Utility E-Alert
UTILITY E-ALERT
#1140 – August 30, 2013
Table of Contents
COAL – US
Oklahoma Attorney General will appeal Regional Haze Decision
Mercury Control Project approved for Petersburg and Harding Street
Clyde Bergemann to refurbish ESP at Lon D. Wright 8
Duke Energy reaches Settlement on Edwardsport Power Plant Air Permit
COAL – WORLD
EGAT says Four New 800 MW Power Plants will have Emissions Control
Eskom approved to build Third Coal-fired Power Plant in South Africa
Taqa deferring Decision on Coal-Fired Power Project in Turkey until 2014
FSA to be signed in India next Week
Endesa Chile’s 740 MW Punta Alcalde Power Project Stopped
Sumitomo and Daelim build 1,000 MW Coal-fired Power Plant in Malaysia
GAS/OIL – US
Southern Power plans 470 MW Trinidad Power Plant in Texas
GAS/OIL – WORLD
Veresen wants to build Power Plant in Terrace, BC, Canada
GE to supply 6F Gas Turbines for 200 MW Bhola in Bangladesh
Investec to fund Dedisa and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa
APR to install Gas, Diesel-fueled Power Plants in Mozambique, Senegal and
Indonesia
Calik Enerji building 230 MW Gardabani Combined Cycle Power Plant in Georgia
NUCLEAR
Saudi Arabia plans to build 22 GW of Nuclear Power by 2030
BUSINESS
100,000 People who are Changing the Worlds Environment and Access to Energy
Billion Dollar Opportunity for Thermal Treatment in the U.S. Oil and Gas
Industry
$224 Billion to Be Invested in New Coal-fired Power Plants Next Year
62 Percent of $7 Billion Air Filtration Market will be in the Industrial
Sector Next Year
Fuel Tech Orders in China
HOT TOPIC HOUR
“Status of Carbon Capture, Storage Programs and Technology” - “Hot Topic Hour”
on August 29, 2013
“Fabric Selection for Particulate Control” is the Hot Topic Hour on Thursday,
September 5, 2013
Upcoming Hot Topic Hours
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“Solar & Wind Strategies, Projects and Technology Developments” is the “Hot
Topic Hour” on September 12, 2013
President Obama has recently declared a “war” on coal-fired power plants leading
industry analysts to project that many coal-fired power plants will shut down in
the next few years. A recent report by NERA Economic Consulting projected that
between 23 GW and 38 GW of coal-fired power generation will be retired in the
next three years as a result of MATS and CSAPR. Although some of this lost
coal-fired generation will be replaced by gas-fired boilers and turbines, the
coming GHG regulations and Federal and State mandates for renewable energy will
act to increase the focus on the leading renewable source, wind (currently
producing 3.46 percent of the country’s power) and solar (0.11 percent).
President Obama’s plan to cut GHGs also stated that he will issue an Executive
Order directing the Interior Department to permit new wind, solar and other
renewable energy projects on public lands, with a goal of 10 GW of renewable
energy on public lands by 2020.
Although the share of electricity generated from solar and wind has grown
significant during the past five years, it will need to be greatly expanded to
replace the fossil-fuel generated power expected to be retired and meet the
renewables mandates. Fortunately, during the same time renewable mandates and
fiscal incentives have spurred this growth, the industry has made considerable
advances in technology to reduce capital costs and increase output from wind
turbines and solar.
The following speakers will discuss strategies power plant operators are using
or could use to increase power generated from wind and solar, available options
for adding wind and solar power to a utility portfolio, advances in technology
that have been made to reduce capital cost and improve output, their experience
with wind and solar installations and regulatory and additional technology
changes that need to be made to further the growth of wind and solar power
generation.
Dr. Juris Kalejs, PhD Chief Technology Officer at American Capital Energy, will
present “Utility-Scale PV: Next Generation Plant Control Technology.”
Utility-scale Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants are in an early phase of design,
development and deployment. Design aspects of PV power plants can be constrained
by existing utility technology, both at the transmission and distributed energy
supply levels, when using conventional plant control SCADA supervision,
software, switchgear and transformers. A future option for PV power plant
control based on real-time Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) technology will be
discussed. Real-time control will prove to be useful as the degree of renewable
energy penetration of the grid increases and makes PV more adaptable as well as
adding value in integration into high penetration distributed energy grid
scenarios.
Dr. Peter Johnston, Project Manager focusing on Clean Energy Technologies in the
Business and Technology Services Group of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company,
will discuss “Solar Strategies, Projects and Technology Developments.” He will
take a brief look at the current state of photovoltaic and solar thermal
technologies and what technical developments might be pursued in order to make
them more productive. Some different applications for solar will be reviewed,
and policies that could make the deployment of solar projects easier and faster
will also be discussed.
To register for the September 12th “Hot Topic Hour” on “Solar & Wind Strategies,
Projects and Technology Developments” at 10:00 a.m. DST, click on:
http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/brochures/hot_topic_hour_registration.htm.
McIlvaine Hot Topic Hour Registration
On Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Central time, McIlvaine hosts a 90 minute web meeting
on important energy and pollution control subjects. Power webinars are free for
subscribers to either Power Plant Air Quality Decisions or Utility Tracking
System. The cost is $125.00 for non-subscribers. Market Intelligence webinars
are free to McIlvaine market report subscribers and are $400.00 for
non-subscribers.
DATE Non-Subscribers Cost SUBJECT Webinar Type
September 12, 2013 $125.00 Solar & Wind Strategies, Projects and Technology
Developments Power
September 19, 2013 $125.00 Air Pollution Control for Gas Turbines Power
September 26, 2013 $125.00 Multi-pollutant Control Technology Power
October 3, 2013 $125.00 Update on Coal Ash and CCP Issues and Standards Power
October 17, 2013 $125.00 Air Pollution Control in China Power
October 31, 2013 $125.00 Chinese FGD/SCR Program and Impact on the World Power
November 21, 2013 $125.00 Wet vs Dry ESP Power
December 5, 2013 $125.00 Update on Gasification Projects and Technology Power
December 12, 2013 $125.00 Selecting FGD Scrubber Components Power
December 19, 2013 $125.00 Application of U.S. Mercury Control Technology in
Other Countries Power
January 9, 2014 $125.00 Improving ESP Performance Power
January 16, 2014 $125.00 Corrosion Issues and Materials for APC Systems Power
January 23, 2014 $125.00 Co-Firing Sewage Sludge, Biomass and Municipal Waste
Power
January 30, 2014 $125.00 Impact of Ambient Air Quality Rules on Fossil Fueled
Boilers and Gas Turbines Power
February 6, 2014 $125.00 Review of EUEC Power
February 13, 2014 $125.00 NOx Catalyst Performance on Mercury and SO3 Power
February 20, 2014 $125.00 CFB Technology and Clean Coal (Update on CFB Reactor
Technology) Power
February 27, 2014 $125.00 Dry FGD: Spray Dry vs. CFB vs. DSI Power
March 6, 2014 $125.00 Update on IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle)
Power
March 13, 2014 $125.00 Update on Oxy-Fuel Combustion Power
March 20, 2014 $125.00 Air Preheaters & Heat Exchangers Power
March 27, 2014 $125.00 Mercury Control and Removal Power
April 3, 2014 $125.00 HRSG Design, Operation and Maintenance Considerations
Power
April 10, 2014 $125.00
Measurement and Control Instrumentation for Power Plants Power
April 17, 2014 $125.00 Measurement and Control of PM2.5 Power
April 24, 2014 $125.00 Status of Carbon-to-Liquid Projects and Technology Power
May 1, 2014 $125.00 Renewable Energy, Status, Options, Technology Update Power
May 8, 2014 $125.00 Valves for Power Plant Steam and Cooling Water Power
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
June 5, 2014 $125.00 Material Handling in Fossil Fueled Power Plants Power
June 12, 2014 $125.00 Industrial Boiler MACT - Impact and Control Options Power
June 19, 2014 $125.00 Multi-emissions Control Technologies Power
June 26, 2014 $125.00 Next Generation of Coal Combustion Technologies Power
July 10, 2014 $125.00 Compliance Strategies for PM2.5 Power
On Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Central time, McIlvaine hosts a 90 minute web meeting
on important energy and pollution control subjects. Power webinars are free for
subscribers to either Power Plant Air Quality Decisions or Utility Tracking
System. The cost is $125.00 for non-subscribers. Market Intelligence webinars
are free to McIlvaine market report subscribers and are $400.00 for
non-subscribers.
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