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If coal and natural gas power generation were 2% more efficient, then, every year, there could be 460 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide released and 2 trillion fewer gallons of water used. A recent ...

A line of boilers, ranging from 300,000-850,000 Btuh, are condensing, lightweight commercial hydronic boilers with ultra-low emissions of CO and NOx. They feature a high-quality, full stainless heat ...

A MODERN steam power plant can be divided into three main sections: the boilers and their accessories, the turbines, and the condensing plant. Most text-books on steam machinery deal partially with ...

Declining performance of a large compressor-driven steam turbine's surface condenser at Shell Chemical LP's petrochemical complex in Norco, La., was constraining an associated process unit to a ...

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Triple-Flex™ ultra-high efficiency condensing “Flexible Water Tube” boilers have guaranteed minimum thermal efficiency of 90 percent in worst case condensing boiler operating conditions, such as 160°F ...

It is well-known that a conventional boiler or heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and related steam turbine have innumerable pieces all working in conjunction to produce the end product of electric ...

When I began my power industry career years ago (initially in the chemistry lab of a coal-fired power plant), the criticality of proper chemistry control of steam boilers, cooling water systems, and ...

Combined cycle power generation continues to be a leading technology for replacement of coal-fired units. But combined cycle plants, which typically are started up and shut down regularly, present ...

HITHERTO the subject of steam condensing plants has not received the attention to which its importance in the achievement of efficient power production entitles it. Difficulties have confronted the ...