Category: General

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

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

An important component in any plant is fuel control and metering. And a key component of metering are the screw metering bins that store fuel and allow for steady regulation of fuel for better combustion control. No one wants to use an excess of fuel – or use too little…. Read More

In 2007, the United States produced over 131 million tons of coal combustion products from the nation’s 1,308 coal-fired power plants. This 131 million tons of residuals must go somewhere, and has to be handled in a precise, controlled manner – especially ever since the EPA, under the Obama administration,… Read More

Earlier this month, we wrote on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Clean Air Act’s mercury and air toxics (MATS) provision and how that can impact energy producers. To recap, the Court ruled against the EPA, citing the fact that the agency did not factor costs into consideration when… Read More

The United States Supreme Court and its nine Justices have dominated the news cycle over the past week, first with an Affordable Care Act decision and then with a pivotal ruling on gay marriage. A lesser-known – but still important – decision was just reached that could have far-reaching consequences… Read More