Description
Delivered in a PDF format, this guidebook exclusively features guidance and strategies on feedwater in power plants. All articles were previously published in POWER magazine, offering practical insights for engineers and operators.
Topics Include:
- How to Avoid Feedwater Heater Drain Design Pitfalls
- Coordinated Feedwater Heater Energy Control
The increased use of intermittent renewable energy sources and the shift to gas-fired combustion turbines places new burdens on the dispatch of many coal-fired units. Steam units must now operate at very low minimum load while maintaining the ability to ramp up and down quickly. High-pressure feedwater heater energy control can improve the system response of such coal-fired units. - Improve Plant Heat Rate with Feedwater Heater Control
- Feedwater Chemistry Meets Stainless Steel, Copper, and Iron
Developing a feedwater chemistry program that minimizes corrosion across a variety of metallurgies. Reviews requirements for three common metallurgies in condensate and feedwater piping and the chemistry options to minimize corrosion in this critical plant area. - Coal-Fired Power Plant Heat Rate Improvement Options, Part 1
EPRI explores dozens of methods for improving heat rates at coal-fired plants, evaluating their applicability and costs. Part 1 covers the basics and range of options. - Establishing Proper Pressure Drop for Feedwater Flow Control Valves
Feedwater control valves play a critical role in boiler operation. Proper design of pressure drop at rated and off-design conditions ensures efficient operation across scenarios. - Fully Automating HRSG Feedwater Pumps
Case study on automating a simplified feedwater pump system for a combined-cycle plant, combining controls automation strategies and human-machine interface techniques to improve performance and ease of use. - Power 101: Improving the Performance of Boiler Auxiliaries, Part III
- More Strategies for Inspecting HRSGs in Two-Shift and Low-Load Service
- Selecting a Combined Cycle Water Chemistry Program
Water chemistry is critical for high-pressure, high-temperature, and fast-start/ cycling combined-cycle plants. This article reviews selection strategies tailored to different plant designs.
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Type: PDF
Pages: 56
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