heat recovery equipment Articles
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Oxidizer operating cost reduction strategies
The mainstream media today is full of allusions to energy awareness and conservation. Just as visible these days are media references to astronomical dollar figures that can boggle the mind. This article does not seek to break out of that mold, but rather to conform to it – as Oxidizer Stack Heat Recovery offers a tremendous opportunity for both energy conservation and energy cost ...
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Adkins Energy LLC - 5.0 MW CHP Application - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Lena, Illinois MARKET SECTOR: Ethanol Plant PRIME MOVER: (1) Solar Gas Turbine FUEL: Natural Gas GENERATING CAPACITY: 5.0 MW HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT: (1) Victory Heat Recovery Steam Generator with thermal capacity of 25,700 lbs/hr at 125 PSI HEAT RECOVERY APPLICATION: Building Heat, Process Heat IMPLEMENTATION COST: $3,000,000 TOTAL ENERGY AND OPERATION ...
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Solvay Specialty Polymers - 8 MW CHP System - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Marietta, Ohio MARKET SECTOR: Chemical CHP GENERATING CAPACITY: 8 MW PRIME MOVER: Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine FUEL: Natural Gas HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT: 150,000 lb/hr HRSG with fresh air firing capability Two 80,000 lb/hr package boilers HEAT RECOVERY RATE: Up to 150,000 lb/hr of 300 psig process steam USE OF THERMAL ENERGY: Process heating ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS: ...
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Case study - Oxidizer energy recovery options
Overview The mainstream media today is full of allusions to energy awareness and conservation. Just as visible these days are media references to astronomical dollar figures that can boggle the mind. This article does not seek to break out of that mold, but rather to conform to it – as Oxidizer Stack Heat Recovery offers a tremendous opportunity for both energy conservation and energy ...
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POET Biorefining & City of Macon, Missouri - 10 MW CHP Application - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Macon, Missouri ETHANOL CAPACITY: 50 million gallons per year PROCESS STEAM REQUIRED: 85,000 lb/hr at 125 PSI PRIME MOVER: Solar MarsTM Natural Gas Turbine GENERATING CAPACITY: 10 MW HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT: Deltak Heat Recovery Steam Generator CHP MAXIMUM THERMAL OUTPUT: 51,000 lb/hr at 125 PSI IMPLEMENTATION COST SPLITS: City of Macon – All CHP equipment POET ...
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Caterpillar Aurora - 15 MW CHP System - Case Study
Quick Facts LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois MARKET SECTOR: Manufacturing FACILITY SIZE: 4,200,000 sq. ft. NUMBER OF WORKERS: ~2,700 CHP GENERATING CAPACITY: 15 Megawatts PRIME MOVERS: Two Solar Taurus 70 turbines INLET COOLING: Wetted-media evaporative cooling for preventing loss of capacity and efficiency during hot weather FUEL: Natural Gas HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT: (2) Deltak Heat Recovery Steam ...
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Combined Heat and Power - Case Study
Project Demonstrates High Potential for CHP in Food Processing Industry Frito-Lay North America, Inc., a division of PepsiCo, installed a combined heat and power (CHP) system at its food processing plant in Killingly, Connecticut, in 2009. The installation was supported by a state grant under Connecticut’s Energy Independence Act, which encouraged businesses and government agencies to ...
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Efficient steam production in paper mills
The paper and pulp industry is an energy and emission intensive industry. Steam is an essential part of the paper making process with steam boilers, steam distribution systems and other processes accounting for a large percentage of a paper mill’s energy costs. Useful energy is often lost from boilers and process equipment such as heat exchangers, dryers, evaporators etc, as well as from ...
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Wasting energy through steam loss
The European Union Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which relates to all member nations of the European Union, are obliged to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from buildings. Typically steam is used for a wide range of applications within larger establishments including, humidification, hot water, space heating and air heating. Primary energy losses in a ...
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Pyrolysis Equipment: Unlocking the Power of Thermal Conversion
In the realm of sustainable technologies, pyrolysis equipment stands out as a versatile and efficient solution for thermal conversion. Pyrolysis equipment utilizes high temperatures to transform various organic materials into valuable products. In this article, we will delve into the working principles, types, applications, and considerations associated with pyrolysis equipment, exploring its ...
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How Can Biochar Production Equipment Revolutionize Soil Remediation?
In the ever-evolving realm of environmental science, the quest for sustainable and efficient soil remediation techniques is relentless. One innovative solution that has been steadily gaining prominence is the utilization of biochar production equipment. Biochar, often referred to as "black gold" due to its remarkable potential, is a carbon-rich substance derived from organic materials like wood, ...
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Controlling Energy Costs - How an energy assessment can help you get started
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program states that “commercial buildings share a large and growing appetite for energy. They account for 18 percent of total U.S. energy consumption. In a typical office building, energy use accounts for 30 percent of operating costs, the largest single category of controllable costs.” Let’s look at some typical concerns describing the ...
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