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August 2007
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East River Repowering Project: Design, Construction and Operation
Con Edison’s East River Repowering Project (ERRP) increased the electric generating capacity of the East River complex from 300 MW to 660 MW and expanded its steam generating capacity from 2.7 to 5.7 million pounds/hour.
Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction Plans Coming for Large Industrial Boilers
Facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are required to minimize HAP emissions by applying maximum achievable control technology (MACT).
O&M: Fiberglass Plastics in Power Plants
A significant increase in the price of nickel, coupled with its reputation for low maintenance, has spurred unprecedented demand for power plant components to be made from fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP).
Gaining a Clear Picture of Pump Operation
Often things are not as they first seem, especially when one is trying to determine how a pump system is operating.
EGSA Special Section: Gas Turbine Configurations for Efficient On-Site Power Production
Gas turbine power output can range widely from a few kilowatts up to large utility-sized units of 300 MW.
Wind Turbines Pose Lubrication Challenges
In the 1600s, the author Miguel Cervantes’ hero, Don Quixote, charged at windmills in Spain.
To the Editor:
Regarding the June 2007 article “Clearing the Air in the Twin Cities,” it is unbelievable that the Minnesota legislature in 2001 would encourage utilities to make voluntary emissions reduction by switching from coal-fired to natural-gas-fired generation.
Room for Compromise
Environmental rules are frequently seen as all mandate with little or no upside for a power generator.
How the Clean Air Act Promotes Pollution
The Clean Air Act and its subsequent amendments have been landmark pieces of legislation that have resulted in substantial improvements in our national air quality.
Extending Gear Life in a Coal Pulverizer Gearbox
A coal fired power plant operating in the Western United States was experiencing short gearbox life in its coal pulverizing operation.
New Coal Technology to Flourish at Kentucky Plant
The Trimble County Station, 30 miles northeast of Louisville, is home to a highly efficient coal unit, a six-pack of combustion turbines and a wildlife refuge.
The Engineering Labor Shortage: Facing the Challenge
Today’s engineering market is very different from what it was a decade ago and current industry trends allude to more changes to come.
Nuclear Renaissance Faces Formidable Challenges
The world’s growing appetite for electricity, coupled with concern about global warming, are promoting the idea of new nuclear power plant construction worldwide.
Diesel Generator Failures: Lessons Taught by Hurricanes
During the 2005 U.S. hurricane season, power outages were widespread, calling a great many diesel generators into service.
Products
APEM Components Inc. has expanded its line of IPP sealed pushbutton switches with the addition of a flat top plunger switch series.
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