Infrastructure Week is here, and ProcessBarron is committed to participating in the conversation about improving America’s infrastructure. Currently, it’s crumbling—an ineffective and outdated design for our modern needs. But it’s also one of the few issues that Democrats and Republicans, business and labor communities, and local and national leaders can… Read More
No equipment in the fuel handling chain endures as much hardship as the ash handling systems that are set up in facilities around the world. Due to the intense temperatures and abrasive conditions of their environment, many ash handling systems fail to operate properly, which presents a problem for plant… Read More
Boiler efficiency is critical for coal and biomass plants. Every incremental efficiency improvement leads to improvements to your bottom line. Even one point of efficiency increase can make a big difference, especially in a system that is, by nature, inefficient compared to other fuel sources. Coal and biomass boiler systems… Read More
A power plant’s air handling system has a lot to do with the facility’s overall efficiency. Mechanical draft fan efficiency is a big part of the system’s performance; whenever these vital elements are compromised or inefficient, total plant performance suffers. ProcessBarron was contracted by a client to take a look… Read More
When it comes to controlling flow to meet fluctuating load demand in a mechanical draft fan system, there are two general types: inlet damper controls and variable speed/frequency drives. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here, we’ll talk about the two general categories of flow control methods for… Read More
If the results of a survey conducted at a gathering of energy executives and leaders are any indication, the industry is fully aware of the threat posed by climate change (contrary to public perception). Fortunately, the executives weren’t all doom and gloom about climate change; rather, they believe that climate… Read More
The paper industry has had its ups and downs over the past few decades, with the advent of digital technology, “going paperless,” and environmental concerns about overusing forests. There are global trends in the paper industry, however, that are overcoming these challenges and providing fuel for innovation here in the… Read More
Older generations fondly remember watching Felix Unger and Oscar Madison share a New York City apartment during the five-season run of “The Odd Couple” in the 1970s. Their continual fights based on their “opposites-don’t-attract” mentality were entertaining – but they also were predictive, if one imagines Felix as coal and… Read More
