Duct and Stack Upgrades at an Idaho Simple Cycle Power Plant
Over the last two decades, many coal-fired power plants have been retired for both economic and environmental reasons. Wind and solar have replaced a significant portion of this generation, but with renewable energy production subject to the…
What Is the Role of Non-Return Valves in HRSGs?
Heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) are critical in capturing and utilizing waste heat from gas turbines to generate steam, which can be used for additional power generation. This process significantly boosts the overall efficiency of power…
The Importance of Noise Modeling Software for Industrial Plants
An industrial plant's acoustical footprint can be a dynamic and complicated environment. For gas power plants, in particular, a complex list of noise sources needs to be considered. For a combined cycle power plant, there are major noise sources…
Choosing the Right Combustion Turbine Exhaust Silencer Baffles Material
Managing the noise generated by gas turbines is a top concern for numerous organizations. It’s crucial to have the necessary noise control measures in both the atmospheric inlet and exhaust openings of these turbines to ensure compliance with…
How Can Exhaust Stack Screens Prevent Outages and Improve Safety?
Every industrial site carries inherent safety risks that require constant monitoring and control in case of emergencies. Among the various hazards that industrial plant employees encounter is managing gas turbine exhaust systems and stack…
Minimizing Tube Leaks to Avoid Plant Downtime
Tube leaks are a part of every boiler/HRSG operator’s life. In fact, more than half of boiler shutdowns are caused by tube leaks, which are the primary reason for generation losses in power plants. That’s why power plants must focus on preventive…
Why Upgrade Turbine Exhaust Silencer Insulation to Acoustical Pillows?
Reducing noise efficiently is critical for smooth operations in gas turbine power plants. Traditional exhaust silencers, with their parallel baffle setups, have effectively met noise standards amidst the challenges of turbine exhaust. However, with…
What is Involved with Stack Silencer Retrofit Planning?
Combustion gas turbine power plants typically require exhaust gas path silencing in the stack, whether in a simple- or combined-cycle arrangement. Hundreds, if not thousands, of units in the United States installed base are 20+ years old now and…
Process Steam Requirements – Not a “One Size Fits All” Concept
Steam is utilized for process heating, mechanical work, and to generate electricity at many thousands of industrial facilities and power plants. Steam purity, quality, and other parameters are widely variable depending upon the application. This…
Tube Leak Repairs in South Carolina: Project Brief
SVI BREMCO performed tube leak repairs (ASME R stamp welding) and tube replacements at a power plant located in South Carolina. Multiple tubes had leaks and were replaced or repaired.
Considerations When Choosing a Vent Silencer
Vent silencers are implements that decrease noise levels from fluids at an exhaust point. Industrial facilities create high levels of noise at these exhaust points, sometimes around a safety valve, because high-pressure gas emissions meet…
How to Find Tube Leaks in the Superheater
Over half of boiler outages occur because of tube leaks, and boiler outages are the major cause of generation loss in power plants. When tube leakage occurs in the superheater and reheater, it is even more serious. That’s why power plants must be…