It’s important that power plants, fuel producers, and other facilities in the energy field constantly update and upgrade their systems to the latest technologies and best practices. But some facility owners believe that every upgrade that results in more productivity and efficiency has to be complex – and expensive. As… Read More
Flue gas from boiler systems in power plants forms a significant portion of the emissions from a fossil-fueled power plant. The composition of the flue gas varies, but forms one notable pollutant: NOx, which encompasses nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide. NOx forms whenever combustion occurs when nitrogen is present, and… Read More
Converting from coal to biomass has been a trend in the energy debate for several years. While other nations have progressed further along this path than the U.S. – Japan and the U.K. in particular have made considerable strides – potential for coal-to-biomass conversions in the U.S still exists. There… Read More
Over the past eight years – beginning with a coal ash spill in Kingston, TN, in 2008 – there have been numerous incidents involving coal ash that made its way into the environment. Part of the reason is that many facilities have no use for coal ash, so they must… Read More
Biomass has come on strong as an alternative to traditional power sources. Many plants across the nation have considered or actually begun converting from coal to biomass, either as part of a co-firing strategy combining biomass and coal or as a biomass-only setup. In 2011, one producer got ahead of… Read More
When looking for an industrial boiler system, you need to consider a variety of factors. What kind of production environment do you have? What is the total operating pressure you’ll need, or the output you’re seeking? Do you have fluctuations in demand? And what kind of total cost of ownership… Read More
Bioenergy (i.e. biomass) is set to grow through 2016, according to a recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and its January Short-Term Energy Outlook. According to the report, total renewables, including biomass, will produce 9.5% more electricity in 2016 than in 2015. Wood biomass will produce approximately 115,000… Read More
A bottom ash conveyor is an essential piece of equipment for an ash handling and solid fuel bottom ash process. While there are several different types, the general characteristics and features of a bottom ash conveyor are the same. What features make for a good bottom ash conveyor? What should… Read More
