Power Engineering articles from June 2005

Power Engineering archives from June 2005

Eat or be eaten?(Cinergy Corp.)(Duke Energy Corp.)
June 1, 2005... Perhaps we should have seen the writing on the wall. Earlier this year, the CEOs of two major utilities made speeches supporting the use of a carbon tax on fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Those two...

C[O.sub.2] strips away tube buildup.(surface cleaning technology)(C[O.sub.2] process used to clean heating equipment)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... Carbon dioxide is rarely associated with happy thoughts in the power industry. The remote threat or possibility of future regulations has kept many a utility executive from a sound night's sleep. Carbon dioxide does have its redeeming...

Condenser experts suggest improvements in performance and design.
June 1, 2005... Air is a non-condensable gas and the presence of excess air in a condenser will significantly degrade condenser performance and lower power plant efficiency. One of the major concerns in improving condenser performance and design is the...

California and Texas lead U.S. in wind capacity.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has released its second annual industry rankings of wind energy development in the United States--a summary that includes the top states for wind energy development, the top suppliers of wind energy...

Duke Energy Corporation.(Merge with Cinergy corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Cinergy and Duke Energy have announced plans to merge, creating Duke Energy Corporation, a company with 54,000 MW of generating capacity in the United States and elsewhere serving approximately 5.4 million retail customers. The combined company...

HDR.(Acquisition with Lawler, Matusky & Skelly Engineers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... HDR has acquired the assets of Lawler, Matusky & Skelly Engineers, creating a company composed of almost 250 professionals in the metropolitan New York area specializing in environmental engineering and science, transportation, water and...

Arizona Public Service Company.(Acquisitions with PPL Corp)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Arizona Public Service Company has completed its acquisition of the 450 MW simple-cycle Sundance Generating Station near Coolidge, Arizona from PPL Corporation.

Rexnord Corporation.(Acquisition of Falk Corporation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Rexnord Corporation has completed acquisition of the Falk Corporation, maker of gears and couplings, from Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation.

Duke Energy and Cinergy.(Appointment for the new merged company)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Upon completion of the merger of Duke Energy and Cinergy, Paul Anderson, currently chairman and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, will become chairman of the board of the new combined company, Duke Energy Corporation. James Rogers,...

Alliant Energy.(PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONS)(William Harvey appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Alliant Energy has named William Harvey president and CEO effective July 1. He was elected president and COO in January 2004.

Cleco Corp.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Michael Madison has been named president and CEO of Cleco Corp. replacing David Eppler, who is retiring. Dilek Samil has been named president and COO of Cleco Power.

Great River Energy.(PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONS)(David Saggau appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... David Saggau, who has been vice president and general counsel of Great River Energy, has been elected CEO.

Wood Group Generator Services.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ray Plachta has been named CEO of Wood Group Generator Services and David Branton has been promoted to COO.

Consolidated Edison.(PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONS)(Kevin Burke appointed at Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Kevin Burke has been named president and CEO of Consolidated Edison.

ADA-ES.(PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONS)(Nina Bergan French appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Nina Bergan French has joined ADA-ES to direct the company's new enhanced coal products business area that will initially focus on development of products that increase the value of coal by 50 percent and reduce emissions of nitrogen...

Fuel-Tech.(PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONS)(John Norris, Jr. appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... John Norris, Jr. has been named executive consultant of Fuel-Tech, provider of advanced solutions for the optimization of combustion systems for utility applications. He was most recently senior vice president of operations and technical...

Ontario Power Generation.(Appointment of Jim Hankinson)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Jim Hankinson has been named president and CEO of Ontario Power Generation, taking over from Richard Dicerni, who was acting chief executive for 18 months.

DTE Energy.(Appointment of Anthony Earley, Jr. as board of directors for nuclear energy institute.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Anthony Earley, Jr., chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Babcock Power.(Supply of two heat recovery system generators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Babcock Power subsidiary Vogt Power International will supply two heat recovery steam generators to Roseville Electric's Roseville Energy Park in Roseville, California. The HRSGs will feature Vogt's proprietary Modular Steam Generator design...

SGT, Framatome ANP.(Joint ventures)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... SGT, Framatome ANP's joint venture with Washington Group International, will provide services for the replacement of steam generators at PG & E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant. SGT will provide project management, planning, engineering and...

Marsulex.(Supply of limestone-gypsum flue gas desulfurization systems )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Marsulex has received orders for two limestone-gypsum flue gas desulfurization systems in China. The first order is for the two 300 MW units at the Heze Thermal Power Plant, and the second is for two 600 MW units at the Qinzhou Thermal Power...

URS Corporation.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... URS Corporation has received a contract award from Cinergy/PSI to install its SBS Injection technology on all five coal-fired units at the Gibson Generating Station in southwestern Indiana.

AREVA.(Extension of its fuel reload contract)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... AREVA has received an extension of its fuel reload contract for the Omaha Public Power District's Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station. The extension provides five firm reload batches starting in 2006, including an option for four additional batches....

GE Energy.(Seeking for an NRC license)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... GE Energy will design and seek an NRC license for its next-generation Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor for one of two proposed projects to be sited at existing U.S. nuclear power plants by NuStart Energy Development, a consortium...

Dayton Power & Light and Black & Veatch.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dayton Power & Light and Black & Veatch have formed an alliance for air quality improvement projects including removal of sulfur dioxide and mercury from five 600 MW units at the Killen and Stuart plants. The project will utilize CT-121...

Riley Power.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Riley Power has contracted with Wahlco to supply its U2A urea to ammonia conversion system to provide ammonia on demand for the SCR system being installed at AEP's Mitchell plant. It will be the third such system installed on a coal-fired power...

Shell Solar.(Installation of Solar power systems )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Two new solar power systems have gone into operation at Southern California water districts designed and installed by Shell Solar--a 225 kW plant for Desert Water Agency in Palm Springs and a 980 kW solar electric system at the Semitropic Water...

Wood Group Integrated Plant Solutions.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wood Group Integrated Plant Solutions has received its first long-term maintenance contract for an F-class gas turbine. Wood Group will provide packaged maintenance services, over two maintenance cycles, for two GE 7FA+e gas trubines operated...

Boom/bust cycles are regional.(UPDATE)
June 1, 2005... A new power industry report notes that when looking at power generation markets on a worldwide perspective, boom and bust cycles appear to be more regional than worldwide in nature. "Boom and bust cycles are regional phenomena that...

Rousing the baseload beast.(POWER POINTS)(overview on power industry)(Column)
June 1, 2005... Editor's Note: It is my pleasure to announce that noted industry commentator Fred Lyon will be sharing his views on the power industry in a periodic column in Power Engineering titled Power Points. His first installment, appearing here,...

Reader comment.(UPDATE)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... Re: Flexing the Joints, (PE, April 2005, p.36) In the article, a comparison is made between two fluoroplastic-based flue duct expansion joints in scrubber service. The article identifies DARLYN 1100CB product and states that the joint...

Power plant safety: preparing the troops; Power plants are much safer than they once were; however, plant employees still encounter hazards. Training, along with proper operation and maintenance procedures, are key to reducing accidents and mitigating their effects.(SAFETY)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... In the past several decades, power plant owners and industry in general have vastly improved employee safety. Numerous organizations that hand down safety requirements and regulations have been established, creating a safer work environment....

Insuring best practices: insurance companies expect power plant owners to follow preventive maintenance best practices to limit risk exposure. Implementing such practices for critical components not only keeps insurance premiums down, but also avoids costly downtime and equipment failure.(PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE)
June 1, 2005... By implementing best practices for preventive maintenance, power plants can head off equipment failure, avoid costly downtime and reduce corrective maintenance costs. Effective preventive maintenance is also an essential tool in keeping...

Sticking with air: a decision to replace more than 300 aging damper actuators forced Entergy to make a choice between pneumatic and electric actuator designs.
June 1, 2005... At Entergy's Independence Plant in Newark, Ark., two Combustion Engineering coal-fired boilers can each generate more than 800 MW of power. With dual furnaces, each boiler has eight corner windbox damper units, each using 19 dampers. That's 152...

Minding the gap: as new generation projects enter the planning stages, owners who coordinate negotiations for turbine purchase and long-term service agreement can increase their leverage and reduce their risk.
June 1, 2005... Former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once warned that "the most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps." If this advice is true anywhere, it is true in the world of power plant development, where prudent strategic...

Pumped for monitoring: condition monitoring programs--typically reserved for high-dollar components such as boilers and turbines--are gaining momentum for pumps and other motor-driven equipment.
June 1, 2005... Condition monitoring programs implemented as part of a larger comprehensive predictive maintenance program usually more than pay for themselves after one or two key machinery saves. Ideally, purchasing data collection equipment and investing in...

Small genset offers big genset features.
June 1, 2005... Historically, most standby gensets have operated on diesel fuel and have not attracted many customers in the retail and other small commercial sectors due to concerns for maintenance, price, noise and environmental issues. A new line of...

FERC issues standard rule for small generator interconnection.(Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
June 1, 2005... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued standard procedures for the interconnection of generators no larger than 20 MW, removing barriers to the development of additional electric power infrastructure by reducing...

Control system retrofit cuts maintenance costs, improves responsiveness.
June 1, 2005... TWO YEARS AGO, Albany, Ore.-based system integrator Concept Systems outfitted a sawmill at the Collins Companies' facility in Chester, Calif., with new networked control systems for all the plant's machines and material handling equipment. The...

Ultrasonic bolt meter software.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Norbar U.S.A. has introduced Version 6.1 of its operating software for the USM-2 ultrasonic bolt meter. This software release is the result of extended testing of USM-2 by NASA and NASA contractors for use on ultra-critical bolts in the space...

Audio evacuation systems.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Gamewell, a manufacturer of commercial fire alarm control panels and emergency life safety systems, has released a state-of-the-art voice (audio) evacuation system product line. The fully digital and networkable audio evacuation systems are...

Motors, drives, generators catalog.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Baldor Electric Co., a manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives and generators, has released Version 10.0 of its interactive electronic catalog on CD-ROM. Users are able to instantly access a wide variety of technical information on...

Coal handler.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Benetech Inc. has introduced InteliFlo, the first product in its next generation of coal yard solutions, featuring the exclusive J-Glide smooth loading technology. InteliFlo is an adjustable, skirtless transfer system that represents a...

Water treatment solution.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Using the latest technology for streaming current measurement and particle detection, Chemtrac Systems has introduced a new equipment and service agreement called POPSS--Pretreatment Optimization, Profile Service & Solutions. Designed to help...

Ultra-capacity control valve.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Flowserve Corp. has launched its new Mark 100 globe control valve, competitively designed for improved capacity, extra-fine control and easy maintenance. The Mark 100 delivers higher capacity in a smaller valve than conventional globe control...

Hydrogen and Fuels Cells book.(PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... PennWell Books has announced publication of Hydrogen and Fuels Cells: A Comprehensive Guide. Written by Rebecca L. Busby, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells explains why hydrogen has emerged as an essential area for research and technology development...

Innovative Energy Systems' landfill gas plants.(Innovative Energy Systems)
June 1, 2005... There are nearly 400 landfill gas (LFG) power plants in operation in the United States, with nearly 100 more at some stage of development or construction. Innovative Energy Systems (IES), an LFG facility owner and operator based in Oakfield,...

Air pollution control systems.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... A global leader in the design and supply of pre-engineered and custom-engineered air pollution control equipment, turnkey systems and services, Wheelabrator offers fabric filters, electrostatic precipitators, wet or dry scrubbers, NOx control,...

Boiler MACT emissions compliance.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Bionomic field proven and cost effective emission control technologies reliably meet Boiler MACT and SIP standards. Our innovative OPTI-SCRUB[TM] program can substantially reduce the operating cost to eliminate acid gases, particulate and...

Baghouse Leak Detectors.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... FilterSense is the world leader in Baghouse Leak Detectors and Leak Locating Systems. Field-proven since 1994 FilterSense's particulate monitors and filter leak locating systems provide simple operation and high reliability even with tenacious...

Boilers.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Transportable Steam Plant Meets the Needs of Medium- And Long-Term Users Transportable steam plants provide a reliable source of steam in applications where a permanent supply in not available or cost effective. These systems are skid...

Controls.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... The Reduced Bore DigitalYEWFLO vortex flowmeter eliminates the need for costly sections of reducing runs normally required to increase the volocity through the meter for more stable, accurate measurements at low flows. Now these reductions are...

Conveying, Pneumatic.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... The Pneumatic Transport Department of FLSmidth Inc. (formerly known as Fuller Company) has been actively and directly supporting the Power Generation industry for over 30 years. FLS employs a combination of expert design, dependable components,...

Cooling Tower Drive.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Universal Cooling Tower Drive from Philadelphia Gear This Universal Cooling Tower Drive from Philadelphia Gear offers a unique solution to the challenge of replacing cooling tower drives and spare parts. Base plate spacer adapters make the...

Couplings.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Interchangeable Grid Couplings For Coal-Fired Power Plants Peace of mind in the knowledge that replacement parts will fit like a glove, avoiding lengthy shutdown times and the possibility of lost revenue. For reliability and longevity, the...

Engineering services.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Utility Engineering--Your Power Solutions Partner Utility Engineering Corporation is a full-service, nationwide engineering firm with more than 900 employees and major offices in Amarillo, TX; Atlanta; Denver; Groton, CT; Minneapolis; and...

Fault recorders.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Analyze Transient Events Faster, More Accurately [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AMETEK digital fault recorders provide fast answers when system upsets occur. Their sophisticated software instantly captures and analyzes line transients,...

Filters, water.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Orival Filters protect heat exchangers and prevent clogging of nozzles, tubes and other narrow passages by removing dirt particles down to micron size, of any specific gravity, from once-through and recirculating cooling water systems. Line...

Gas analyzers.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Thermo Electron Corporation launches iSeries line of gaseous pollutant analyzers. This line, with monitoring capabilities for a broad range of pollutants, has been introduced to enhance the many capabilities of Thermo's popular cSeries line of...

Gas turbines.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... GE Energy 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] GE Energy...

Generators.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Kato Engineering designs and manufactures generators (alternators), motor-generator sets and controls for prime, standby, and peak-shaving power. Concentrating in the 200 kW to 15 MW range, Kato supplies equipment for a variety of uses,...

Laser alignment.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Laser Alignment System [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ROTALIGN[R] ULTRA, the first laser alignment system with a backlit color display plus USB and Bluetooth technology! Alignment results in 3 easy steps: Dimensions--Measure--Results. Soft...

Loadbanks.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Crestchic/HPS offers a complete line of compact, portable, weatherized, loadbank modules. These units are built in sizes up to 5.0 MVA (4000 kw) reactive/resistive testing capabilities and can be linked together to provide capacities up to 50...

Lubricants.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... In today's power plants, lubricants are used in a wide range of service applications. The Conoco brand provides a complete line of lubricants to keep all of your equipment running longer and cleaner, such as Hydroclear Diamond ClassR Compressor...

Measurement/controls portal.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Access a kaleidoscope of data about products that measure, control, verify and secure nearly every aspect of power generation. From combustion analyzers to revenue meters, from flame sensors to utility load management, from nuclear remote-seal...

Metallurgical Services.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... 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...

OEM.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Service [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Proactive Service * Emergency Service * Remote Diagnostics * O & M Support * Contract Service Expert, OEM-quality service is the key to superior performance, availability and...

Scrubbers.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Software, plant performance.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... * Cost-effective, industry-standard performance test procedures and calculation templates (Excel) for: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ** Boiler & Air Heaters (Coal/Oil/Gas) ** Compressors & Pumps ** Condensers & Feedwater Heaters ...

Transducers.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... TRANSDUCERS Transducers electronically monitor system pressure in analytical and process instrumentation applications in the power industry. Swagelok stainless steel industrial pressure transducers are available with a choice of end...

Tube Cleaning.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... Goodway Technologies Corporation manufactures and distributes a complete line of Surface Condenser Tube Cleaning Systems and Projectiles as well other Tube Cleaners, Duct Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Vacuums, Pressure Washers, and VaporSteam...

Vacuum systems.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... The Guzzler NX is a powerful and efficient industrial vacuum system designed to clean up and recover numerous materials--from solids and dry bulk powders to liquids, slurries and thick sludge. It can operate effectively in remote or...

Videoscope.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... HEY, GOT A PROBLEM? The Lenox VideoFlex can help you find it! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Starting at $13,600 the VideoFlex is an easy to use, high resolution, remote imaging system featuring 4-way tip articulation and a...

Water treatment.(SUPPLIER'S SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2005... RYDLYME is a unique biodegradable descaler designed to dissolve the toughest water scale, lime, mud and rust deposits from water operated equipment. RYDLYME can be used without disassembling the equipment, eliminating the need for labor...

Railroad crossing.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A train hit a car on a lonely stretch of road in the hill country on a very dark, stormy night. Public and stage agencies demanded a thorough investigation to identify the root cause of the accident. The principal witness for the railroad...