Scheduled maintenance outages are critical windows of opportunity for any power generation plant to upgrade or retrofit sections of a system to meet today’s standards and regulations for efficiency and emissions. Fundamental assessments of and adjustments to fuel delivery and draft systems can pay big dividends, without the huge capital… Read More
Three Ways to Streamline Your Shutdown
Scheduled shutdowns can often become a plant’s most expensive project. From the expense of equipment maintenance to the loss of production, downtime can significantly magnify financial strain. However, there are ways you can mitigate the costs of routine maintenance. Here are three tips: 1. Plan in Advance Shutdown pre-planning… Read More
Three Overlooked Benefits of a Proactive Draft System Assessment
In the quest for improved plant energy efficiency, one of the most often overlooked culprits of energy drain is the draft system. Anything from improper fan installation to extremely dampered operation and especially leaky ductwork can create an inefficient draft system. These problems and other culprits can be identified through… Read More
Emissions, Efficiency & Energy: 3 birds, 1 stone
Emission standards are an ever-evolving issue. Fortunately, meeting tighter environmental requirements doesn’t have to result in a loss of productivity or expensive back end equipment. Often small modifications to your air handling system, such as retrofitting fans, damper and expansion joints, can generate big savings. Air handling retrofits and upgrades… Read More
2010 Rapid ROI Initiative Extended to Biomass Industry
Expanding on its 2010 Rapid ROI Initiative, ProcessBarron will join the biomass community to present equipment advances and modifications that, in many cases, can provide a one year or less ROI. ProcessBarron will roll out its Rapid ROI Initiative for biomass fuel handling and air handling during the 3rd annual… Read More