Power Engineering articles from December 2003

Power Engineering archives from December 2003

Projects in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. recognized as Projects of the Year 2003.(Projects of the Year 2003)
December 1, 2003... The editors of Power Engineering have selected projects in the U.K., U.S. and the Philippines as 2003 Projects of the Year. Two projects, one in Brazil and the other in the U.S., received Honorable Mentions. The three winning projects are: ...

Technical Paper Database.
December 1, 2003... Editor's Note: This issue of Power Engineering magazine contains the initial edition of a new reader resource called the Technical Paper Database. A combined effort of PennWell's Power Engineering and Power Engineering International magazines,...

Products.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The Products section lists products used in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of power generation facilities, systems and equipment. The list includes nearly 400 product categories and more than 1900 suppliers. ...

Services.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The Services section lists a wide range of suppliers providing services of all kinds to power plant designers, owners and operators. The services have been broken down into nearly 200 categories to help the user identify the appropriate...

Companies.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The Companies section of the Buyers' Guide lists more than 1900 companies that supply products and services to the power generation industry. Companies are listed alphabetically along with their address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address,...

Actuators.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... SHOWCASE ADVERTISING CONTACT TONYA HOBSON: 918-831-9863, TONYAH@PENNWELL.COM The Industrial Measurement and Control business of Honeywell [NYSE:HON] has introduced three new models to its HercuLine' family of conventional and Smart...

Advanced control solutions.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... New Honeywell Unified Energy Solutions Reduce Costs, Maximize Profits Honeywell's new Unified Energy Solutions (UES) advanced control applications provide power and heat production control optimization. UES components run in conjunction...

Boiler cleaning.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Unsurpassed furnace cleaning technology as developed by Clyde Bergemann. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Over 2,000 units in operation * Reduce N[O.sub.X] 5%-25% * Improve heat rate 0.5%-2% * Reduce FEGT 50 to 200[degrees]F, APH...

Boilers.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Transportable Steam Plant Meets the Needs of Medium- And Long-Term Users [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Transportable steam plants provide a reliable source of steam in applications where a permanent supply in not available or cost effective....

Bolting solutions.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Complete scope for Bolting Equipment: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Bolt-tensioning cylinder upto 20''. Larger possible * Torque wrenches upto 100,000 ft lbs * Air/electric Nut runner upto 10,000 ft lbs * Nut splitter *...

Career resources.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... PRO Energy SERVICES offers a full spectrum of career choices ranging from project management to craft personnel. Opportunities currently available in: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Construction * Operations * Startup *...

Coal mill exhauster.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Coal Mill Exhauster Robinson Industries' non-overloading coal mill exhauster provides improvements in wear resistance, energy efficiency and fan/system flow relative to traditional "whizzer wheel" designs. The new design employs dust...

Condenser solutions.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... A Crippled Condenser Can Cost You Big Money The RheoVac[R] System monitors key parameters to identify specific condenser problems. The instrumentation provides real time data to identify leaks and troubleshoot vacuum operations. This...

Engineering construction.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Experience gives us staying power. We know how to meet tight construction schedules, outage commitments and budgets. People are counting on you for power--you can count on us for staying power. We'd like to talk with you about your next...

Filtration Systems.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Mega EBS Provides High Flow Rates & Large Filtration Area The Mega EBS is the largest automatic, self-cleaning, fine-filtration system available. With flow-rates up to 17,600 GPM and filtration area of 6200 in_, the Mega EBS is ideal for...

Gas turbines.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... GE Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation technology, energy services and management systems, with an installed base of power generation equipment in more than 120 countries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Gearbox warranty.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... GearLogicSM Extended Warranty Program from Philadelphia Gear The GearLogicSM Extended Warranty Program from Philadelphia Gear extends the standard warranty period to a 24-month warranty on all replaced parts and workmanship associated with...

Generating services.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... generating POSSIBILITIES Primesouth, Inc., a non-regulated subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, provides operating and maintenance services for utility and power generating facilities in different parts of the world. Primesouth has...

Generator & Turbine Repair.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Retaining Ring Forgings Industrial Repair Service now stocks 18Cr-18Mn blank retaining ring forgings for high speed rotors. We offer in-house and on-site services. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For more information call our office today...

Generators.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Kato Engineering has released a new brochure for its military products. These products include generators for Navy ships as well as motor-generator sets and high-frequency generators for aircraft ground support and other precision applications....

Generators.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... MQ Power introduces the world's quietest and highest-performing portable power sources. With a patented soundproof housing, sound levels are up to 11 decibels quieter (56 to 63dBA full load at 23 feet) than the current WhisperWatt line. ...

Hoists.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... J.D. Neuhaus is a world class manufacturer of high-capacity (from_ton to 100 tons) pneumatic, hydraulic and custom engineered hoists since 1745. Used all over the world, from shipbuilding to power plants, our hoists are designed and...

Instrumentation tubing.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Swagelok company introduces two new lines of instrumentation tubing: Insulated Tubing and Jacketed Tubing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Swagelok Company offers two new lines of instrumentation tubing. Swagelok[R] insulated tubing is a...

Lubricants.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Krytox[R] oils and greases offer a unique combination of properties that provide exceptional, cost-effective solutions to difficult lubrication problems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Krytox[R] oils and greases combine high-temperature...

Metallurgical Services.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Power Systems now offers a full range of Metallurgical Services designed to identify the root cause of failures and provide viable, high performance solutions. Our world-class engineers perform failure analysis, metallography, and verification...

Noise control.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... ATCO Noise Management is an EPC company specializing in industrial noise control. Acoustical consulting services complement a full range of acoustical products that are guaranteed to achieve compliance. * Acoustic buildings * Acoustic...

Noise control.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Engineered Sound Solutions Since 1977 Higgott-Kane has been a leading supplier of custom engineered silencing systems since 1977. Whether it's an Intake, Exhaust or Total Package system, we can provide a solution to your gas turbine's...

NOx reduction.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... SCR The Topsoe Group produces a honeycomb SCR-catalyst, recognized for high activity, high tolerance for catalyst poisons, low pressure loss and low S[O.sub.2] to S[O.sub.3] oxidation. It is proven in coal- and gas-fired boilers,...

O & M services.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... SMS now leads the way in Europe, too. A leading US contractor since 1982 specializing in high-tech application of high-quality overlay, Southeastern Mechanical Services is now available to European facilities with complete overlay,...

Piping Inspection.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... NDT Piping Inspection System The PS 2000 Multi-Channel Inspection System for Service Water Systems and Fire Protection Piping in Nuclear Plants is fully volumetric and quantitative. Testing performed from the O.D. has the ability to detect...

Power-generation solutions.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Each Power-Generation Need is Unique--Just Like Our Solutions. We Custom Build To Minimize Your Life Cycle Costs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No two power-generation needs are the same. So we'll never take a standard design and try to...

Preheater Gearboxes.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Preheater Gearboxes and Parts Penn Machine is now the exclusive authorized source for Ljungstrom[R] Air Preheater Gearboxes, parts and service. Drop-in replacement gearboxes, gears, shafts, bearings, seals and housings are in stock for...

Process automation.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... TURCK Process Automation TURCK's eight-page brochure highlights an extensive offering of connectivity products for device-level networks and standard analog/dc industrial controls. Choose from quick disconnect junction boxes and cordsets...

Railcar dumpers.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Rotary Railcar Dumpers & Train Positioners Metso rotary railcar/positioner systems set the worldwide industry standards for more than 80 years. With over 300 systems installed, Metso's family of predecessor companies includes Svedala,...

Remote I/O.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... excom[R] Remote I/O for Hazardous Areas This 330 page catalog on the excom intrinsically safe remote I/O from TURCK details the complete system and its available components including power supplies, gateways, I/O modules and a backplane....

Remote viewing instruments.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Select from over 2,000 standard RVI's for inspecting or observing into inaccessible areas or hostile environments. New, exclusive Camera Dedicated Borescopes, and patented ProTecht[TM] Fiberscopes and Videoscopes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Scrubbers.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Brochure describes Wheelabrator's full range of flue gas desulfurization technologies, including wet FGD systems, spray dryer scrubbers and dry injection scrubbers to control acid gas emissions from power generating processes. Wheelabrator...

Transition piece.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Power Systems Mfg. invests significant time and resources in the design and manufacturing of our parts. Instrumented engine testing, analysis and metallurgical testing on key components of the 501F has allowed PSM to offer an improved...

Turbine seal rings.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Available for Steam Turbines of any manufacture, the features of The Guardian[TM] Seal Ring maintains start-up stage efficiency for the entire operating interval between major outages. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To learn more about The...

Water filter.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... * 5[micro]-3,000[micro] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 2 gallons per backwash * Fully automatic & self cleaning * SST filters at carbon steel prices 2672 S. La Clenega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034 info@tekleen.com ...

Water treatment.(Supplier's Showcase)
December 1, 2003... RENTAL POWER, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND COMPRESSED AIR ANYTIME, ANYWHERE YOU NEED THEM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Single-unit generators ranging from 30kW to 2 MW * Temperature control equipment from 1 to 1,000 tons * Air...