The document discusses how improving instrumentation and level control in steam generation and condensate recovery systems can increase efficiency and reduce costs for industries that rely heavily on steam. Key areas that better level measurement can optimize include the boiler/steam drum, deaerator, feedwater heaters, blowdown flash tank, condensate receiver tanks, and heat exchangers. Technologies like guided wave radar that are unaffected by process conditions can provide more accurate level measurement and eliminate sources of error compared to differential pressure, buoyancy, or other inferential methods. This allows tighter control of levels throughout the steam cycle for maximum heat transfer, less blowdown waste, and recovery of more condensate for fuel and water savings.
PECB Webinar: Improvement on Energy Performance according to ISO 50001PECB
Continual improvement on energy performance is the ultimate goal of implementing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS). In order to achieve it, organizations need to look closely at their specific operation, which will be elaborated more in the online webinar.
PECB trainer Tariq Khan will give you hints and more insights on how to effectively improve an EnMS. He is the Country Manager for IMS Reliance, and has more than 20 years of experience in multiple fields concerning ISO standards. With a rich background working for large organizations, he will use that knowledge to guide interested professionals in energy management.
PECB Webinar: Improvement on Energy Performance according to ISO 50001PECB
Continual improvement on energy performance is the ultimate goal of implementing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS). In order to achieve it, organizations need to look closely at their specific operation, which will be elaborated more in the online webinar.
PECB trainer Tariq Khan will give you hints and more insights on how to effectively improve an EnMS. He is the Country Manager for IMS Reliance, and has more than 20 years of experience in multiple fields concerning ISO standards. With a rich background working for large organizations, he will use that knowledge to guide interested professionals in energy management.
Monitoring Based Commissioning - A Must in The World of High Energy EfficiencyPaul Malfara
Mark Gallagher, the Global Building Services Manager at Armstrong Fluid Technology, gave this presentation at the ASHRAE Annual Conference in June.
He takes you through a monitoring based commissioning MBx and how it differs from other forms of commissioning, the underlying need for and advantages of MBx, and items to consider when selecting performance monitoring and diagnostic tools.
Industrial refrigeration systems are a significant consumer of electrical energy in food processing, cold storage, and chemical processing industries throughout the Midwestern United States.
This webinar, presented by Bryan Hackett, P.E., of kW Engineering, will covered the following topics:
• The basics of industrial refrigeration systems,
• A review of proven energy efficiency measures (EEMs) and how to identify potential applications for each, and
• The respective energy and cost savings for each.
Industrial and commercial utility program managers, end-user plant managers, refrigeration system operators, contractors, and solution vendors will get a better understanding of industrial refrigeration as an integrated system, how key components can be optimized to improve efficiency, and the energy and financial motivations for pursuing the discussed EEMs
Bryan Hackett, P.E. - Senior Engineer II, kW Engineering
Bryan leads kW Engineering’s Industrial Services Team, providing energy and water auditing, retro-commissioning, technical support services, and implementation management to industrial facilities across the country. Bryan has performed over 150 industrial energy audits and is the lead author of two papers on energy savings at food processing and refrigeration facilities. Bryan is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 17 years of experience working with commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. As one of the leaders of kW's technical staff of 47 engineers, Bryan takes great pride in getting CFOs excited about sustainability by delivering results at the meter and on the bill.
There are many opportunities to reduce energy consumption in existing commercial buildings. With some minor adjustments and changes it’s often possible to reduce energy bills by up to 15%. Further reductions can be made through capital improvements involving upgrading walls, windows, roof, HVAC equipment, lighting and domestic hot water systems. This presentation will review the process of evaluating the potential of energy saving opportunities and look at how they are typically implemented in buildings. Case studies of example projects will be presented. We will also highlight grants and incentives that are available to help offset the costs of these upgrades. And we will provide an overview on how retro-commissioning ties into LEED-EB and an explanation of the related pre-requisites and credits.
Monitoring Based Commissioning - A Must in The World of High Energy EfficiencyPaul Malfara
Mark Gallagher, the Global Building Services Manager at Armstrong Fluid Technology, gave this presentation at the ASHRAE Annual Conference in June.
He takes you through a monitoring based commissioning MBx and how it differs from other forms of commissioning, the underlying need for and advantages of MBx, and items to consider when selecting performance monitoring and diagnostic tools.
Industrial refrigeration systems are a significant consumer of electrical energy in food processing, cold storage, and chemical processing industries throughout the Midwestern United States.
This webinar, presented by Bryan Hackett, P.E., of kW Engineering, will covered the following topics:
• The basics of industrial refrigeration systems,
• A review of proven energy efficiency measures (EEMs) and how to identify potential applications for each, and
• The respective energy and cost savings for each.
Industrial and commercial utility program managers, end-user plant managers, refrigeration system operators, contractors, and solution vendors will get a better understanding of industrial refrigeration as an integrated system, how key components can be optimized to improve efficiency, and the energy and financial motivations for pursuing the discussed EEMs
Bryan Hackett, P.E. - Senior Engineer II, kW Engineering
Bryan leads kW Engineering’s Industrial Services Team, providing energy and water auditing, retro-commissioning, technical support services, and implementation management to industrial facilities across the country. Bryan has performed over 150 industrial energy audits and is the lead author of two papers on energy savings at food processing and refrigeration facilities. Bryan is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 17 years of experience working with commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. As one of the leaders of kW's technical staff of 47 engineers, Bryan takes great pride in getting CFOs excited about sustainability by delivering results at the meter and on the bill.
There are many opportunities to reduce energy consumption in existing commercial buildings. With some minor adjustments and changes it’s often possible to reduce energy bills by up to 15%. Further reductions can be made through capital improvements involving upgrading walls, windows, roof, HVAC equipment, lighting and domestic hot water systems. This presentation will review the process of evaluating the potential of energy saving opportunities and look at how they are typically implemented in buildings. Case studies of example projects will be presented. We will also highlight grants and incentives that are available to help offset the costs of these upgrades. And we will provide an overview on how retro-commissioning ties into LEED-EB and an explanation of the related pre-requisites and credits.
An introduction to the reasons for condensate recovery System, that including energy costing, water charges and water treatment costing and included calculations for potential savings.
General Water Treatment For Cooling Water
0 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
1 SCOPE
2 FIELD OF APPLICATION
3 DEFINITIONS
4 CHOICE OF COOLING SYSTEM
4.1 ‘Once through' Cooling Systems
4.2 Open Evaporative Recirculating Systems
4.3 Closed Recirculating Systems
4.4 Comparison of Cooling Systems
5 MAKE-UP WATER QUALITY
6 FOULING PROCESSES
6.1 Deposition
6.2 Scaling
6.3 Corrosion
6.4 Biological Growth
7 CONTROL OF THE COOLING SYSTEM
7.1 ‘Once through' Cooling Systems
7.2 Closed Recirculating Systems
7.3 Open Evaporative Cooling Systems
TABLES
1 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF FOULING PROCESSES AND INSTALLED COSTS
2 WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS
FIGURES
1 PREDICTION OF CALCIUM CARBONATE SCALING
2 CALCIUM SULFATE SOLUBILITY
3 CALCIUM PHOSPHATE SCALING INDEX
Design of Heat Exchanger Network for VCM Distillation Unit Using Pinch Techno...IJERA Editor
In process industries, heat exchanger networks represent an important part of the plant structure. The purpose of the networks is to maximize heat recovery, thereby lowering the overall plant costs. In process industries, during operation of any heat exchanger network (HEN), the major aim is to focus on the best performance of the network As in present condition of fuel crises is one of the major problem faced by many country & industrial utility is majorly depend on this. There is technique called process integration which is used for integrate heat within loop so optimize the given process and minimize the heating load and cooling load .In the present study of heat integration on VCM (vinyl chloride monomer) distillation unit, Heat exchanger network (HEN) is designed by using Aspen energy analyzer V8.0 software. This software implements a methodology for HEN synthesis with the use of pinch technology. Several heat integration networks are designed with different ΔT min and total annualized cost compared to obtain the optimal design. The network with a ΔT min of 90C is the most optimal where the largest energy savings are obtained with the appropriate use of utilities (Save 15.3764% for hot utilities and 47.52% for cold utilities compared with the current plant configuration). Percentage reduction in total operating cost is 18.333%. From calculation Payback Period for new design is 3.15 year. This save could be done through a plant revamp, with the addition of two heat exchangers. This improvement are done in the process associated with this technique are not due to the use of advance unit operation, but to the generation of heat integration scheme. The Pinch Design Method can be employed to give good designs in rapid time and with minimum data.
Analysis of Process Parameters to Improve Power Plant EfficiencyIOSRJMCE
This research paper analyses the operational parameters of a thermal power plant to improve effectively & efficient running of the machine while ensuring a degree of compliance with statutory regulations. This study aims to identify the operational gaps associated with running operational parameter in power plant process. It is focused to detect a different thermodynamic variable involved, being multivariate and automatic. For variation of each one of this operational parameters, performance calculations are find out to configure a database of energy variation. The variable data sets now can be used as assessment criteria based on detecting deviations from a reference system that has been updated during plant-performance tests. Although the most important outcome is the highly precise and valuable information that will be obtained on the live operating mode, leading to a head improvements in the cycle efficiency and achieved in the overall control system of the thermal plant. The main aim is to detect any abnormality, reacting as quickly as possible to return the plant to a normal operation mode at best efficient manner.
Electric Process Heaters
0 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
1 SCOPE
2 FIELD OF APPLICATION
3 DEFINITIONS
4 ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC HEATERS
4.1 Safety
4.2 Environment
4.3 Location of Equipment
4.4 Low Temperature Applications
4.5 Cross Contamination
4.6 Control
5 DISADVANTAGES OF ELECTRIC HEATERS
6 POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC
PROCESS HEATERS
7 GENERAL DESIGN AND OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS
8 TYPES OF PROCESS ELECTRIC HEATERS
8.1 Pipeline Immersion Heaters
8.2 Tank Heaters and Boilers
8.3 Indirect (Fluid Bath) Heaters
8.4 Radiant Furnaces
8.5 Induction Heaters
8.6 Hot Block Heaters
9 CONTROL
10 REFERENCES
FIGURES
1 ELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGER CONSTRUCTION
2 SHEATHED HEATING ELEMENTS
Economic selection of type of genration and types of equipment used in power...Madhusudan Sharma
This presentation gives the economic aspect of choosing the type of generation of electrical energy and the equipments which are used in plant. Smart selection of generation type and equipments leads a economic and most efficient generation of electrical power and I also focus on this particular topic in this presentation
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Providing uniform heat to semiconductor devices in degassing chambers is essential in extracting impurities. This can only be achieved if a heating device has the proper fit and temperature uniformity for a given chamber. It is for this very application that BCE was approached by a large semiconductor company from Silicon Valley. In order to heat this company’s semiconductor wafers, it was critical that the heating device be manufactured to fit precisely into a large and circular degassing chamber posing manufacturing challenges due to dimensional and application parameters. BCE was able to provide extensive design consultations, 3D CAD modeling and lean manufacturing capabilities to this semiconductor giant at a competitive price. All these services were rendered while catering to all requirements needed to successfully manufacture their products.
A compact, fast responding electric heating element for clean gases in fuel cell, bio-med, laboratory, food, and pharmaceutical applications. The SuperCirc gas heater is designed for applications where fast heating of clean gases is required. All parts exposed to gas flow are constructed of 316SS (other materials available) rather than exposing process media to exposed resistance elements. This ensures that no foreign matter contaminates gas.
General Specification for Thermofoil Heater, All-Polyimide, Space ApplicationsBelilove Company-Engineers
Purpose. This specification establishes the requirements for thermofoil heaters of an all- polyimide (adhesive-less) construction for high reliability space applications. It defines the process, test verification, and inspections required by product used in space flight applications.
One of the biggest challenges facing the vacuum industry is to collect multiple readings from complex assemblies while being limited by the number of existing feedthrough ports in a vacuum chamber. With BCE’s Multi-TC, Flanged Feedthrough, companies no longer need to invest in adding more ports for a greater collection of temperatures from a vacuum environment as multiple thermocouples are embedded in just one feedthrough. The number, type and lengths of the thermocouples can be altered to match specific application requirements meeting each customers’ unique needs. As the thermocouples can be adapted to meet unique design constraints, so can this feedthrough’s flange. All sizes used are standard and are easily mountable with readily available hardware. No complicated assemblies are required for the most complicated of vacuum setups.
With most vacuum feedthroughs, troubleshooting can be difficult as well when multiple fixed elements are involved. If one element fails, generally the entire vacuum feedthrough is rendered useless. With BCE’s Multi-TC, Flanged Feedthrough, arduous troubleshooting procedures are a thing of the past. In fact, this feedthrough’s thermocouples are replaceable as they can be extracted from the compression fittings with great ease. This means that if thermocouples fail, they can be removed, tested and replaced within minutes. Thus, this no-hassle design allows for faster, more accurate and more cost-effective thermal data collection. Trust BCE’s Multi-TC, Flanged Feedthrough for your most complicated thermal detection needs.
Practice:
Well made, clamped, and temperature stabilized circular O-rings should be used in the design of
reliable, reusable and long life seals in vacuum sealing applications. Benefits:
Leak free flanges as well as low/undetectable outgassing of the elastomeric materials can be achieved at pressure levels as low as 10-8 Torr by using well made O-rings in a static vacuum seal environment. The use of O-rings has provided ease for running environmental tests on the ground using space simulation chambers.
The Air Process heater will provide hot air and gas up to 1000 degree Fahrenheit (540 C) with infinite control by varying the voltage and air velocity supplied. Units are fitted with a tubing "T" for convenient power lead outlet, while larger diameters can be supplied with post terminals on the sheath for direct electrical connections.
Orion Instruments specializes in high-visibility magnetic level indication and high-accuracy magnetostrictive level transmitters. Magnetic level indicators provide high visibility local indication of liquid level in tanks and vessels.
BARTON 7000 Series liquid turbine meters are designed for a broad range of precise liquid measurement applications. Based on more than 40 years of turbine manufacturing experience, this built-to-order series features a range of sizes, materials, bearing systems, and options.
DCS/PLC and SCADA control systems, though they provide immense capability, share a common weakness. Both are subject to cyber attack from external sources. The potential impact of this vulnerability should not be dismissed. An annunciator system can be put in place that will monitor critical process elements and provide notification of abnormalities. The systems, whether hardwired or software based, are isolated, allowing them to act as a failsafe or backup to the main control and monitoring system.
Companies in the process industry need the ability to visually monitor liquid levels in vessels (boilers, storage tanks, processing units, etc.). Traditionally, armored glass sight gauges have been used. However, many companies want an alternative to sight gauges to avoid problems such as breakage, leaks, or bursting at high pressures and extreme temperatures. In addition, the visibility of the sight glass can be poor and often affected by moisture, corrosion, or oxidation.
Magnetic level indicators (MLIs) do not have the shortcomings of glass sight gauges and are suitable for a wide variety of installations.
Designed for semiconductor, MOCVD and other gas flow control applications, the GF100 series exceeds the semiconductor industry standard for reliability, ensuring repeatable, highly stable performance over time. Standard MultiFlo technology enables one MFC to support thousands of gas types and range combinations without removing it from the gas line or compromising on accuracy.
Process Heaters, Furnaces and Fired Heaters: Improving Efficiency and Reducin...Belilove Company-Engineers
A process heater is a direct-fired heat exchanger that uses the hot gases of combustion to raise the temperature of a feed owing through coils of tubes aligned throughout the heater. Depending on the use, these are also called furnaces or red heaters. Some heaters simply deliver the feed at a predetermined temperature to the next stage of the reaction process; others perform reactions on the feed while it travels through the tubes.
Process level measurement has greatly evolved over the years with new technologies. Instrumentation engineers have more demanding requirements that make it essential to have reliable and accurate liquid level measurements. Although based on a more traditional level measurement technology, one of the most trusted devices for continuous liquid level measurement remains the displacer level transmitter
Ammonia is found naturally in water, but when found at higher than natural levels even in very low concentrations) it is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Discharge of ammonia from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), large farms, and landfills is an important topic across the United States. Many states adopted new rules addressing total ammonia discharge. Selecting the proper sensor for accurate and repeatable ammonia and nitrate concentration is critical.
The HYDRA Ammonium Sensor is designed to monitor the nutrient load (NH4+) directly in the aeration basin of a Waste Water Treatment Plant. The HYDRA uses ISE technology to measure the ammonium, potassium and pH. Compensation for the pH dependent concentration equilibrium and potassium ion interference on the ammonium electrode are preformed automatically in the HYDRA C22 analyzer.
Control Valves for the Power Generation Industry" A Product and Applications ...Belilove Company-Engineers
TrimTeck, a USA manufacturer of industrial control valves, put together this outstanding explanation of where and how control valves are used in a power generation facility.
The reliable identification of low combustion oxygen in a red heater or boiler has always been critical to the effectiveness of the Burner Management System for proper control and safety.
Low emission burners and aggressive ring control points to achieve increased efficiency and emission reductions have driven the industry to tighter control measures. But tighter control measures also hold a greater potential for combustion damage. Reducing the risk of a combustion event has become a priority and has led to the implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). This additional layer of safety is added to the Basic Process Control System.
Society has benefited tremendously from the development and utilization of mechanical devices which are implanted inside the body and are used to replace bones and joints, increase blood flow, and even measure blood chemistry. To further enhance the performance of these devices, the application of thin films to the external surfaces is an ongoing research and development interest at many companies. Engineers have a choice of a variety of technologies to apply these liquid coatings to these often complex surfaces ranging from vacuum technology to direct liquid application. The decision on what technology to use is a function of the liquid precursor used, the mechanism of coating formation and the geometry of the object to be coated. A critical quality and process control criterion is the consistency of the coating on the surface. Fluid delivery technology can play an important part in maintaining coating consistency. Pumps and liquid flow controllers are technologies being used today. For vapor coating processes, liquid vaporization technology is a critical link in the fluid delivery system. New flow and vaporization technology is available that can be applied to fluid delivery to improve the application of medical device coatings.
An Intrinsically Safe Barrier is a device which limits the power (energy) which can be delivered from a safe area into a hazardous zone. Explosions are prevented; not just contained in explosion-proof conduit and housings. Not only is electrical energy (voltage and current) held within safe limits, but total energy is also contained, eliminating the possibility of an explosion due to excessive heat. Use of barriers and a total intrinsically safe design philosophy offers considerable advantages from cost and safety standpoints.
THE NEED
Equipment manufacturers and scientific researchers are continually challenged with supplying power, fiber-optic, control, and monitoring cables through sealed vacuum vessels. Whether due to space restrictions, special geometries, or number and type of conductors, standard glass-to-metal or ceramic feedthroughs never quite fit the bill. Unfortunately, because of limited options, many designers are forced to compromise and go for an off-the-shelf solution.
EPOXY TO THE RESCUE.
During the past decade, new epoxy compounds have been developed that rival glass and ceramic in performance. BCE is at the forefront of this development.
With modern epoxy feedthroughs, any kind of standard or custom connector is sealed in a completely potted, high-performance, clear epoxy compound. Epoxy seals offer countless design options, and most amazingly, performance equal to or better than glass or ceramic. Better yet, pricing is very competitive and quick turn-around for prototypes and short production runs are not a problem.
Courier management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
It is now-a-days very important for the people to send or receive articles like imported furniture, electronic items, gifts, business goods and the like. People depend vastly on different transport systems which mostly use the manual way of receiving and delivering the articles. There is no way to track the articles till they are received and there is no way to let the customer know what happened in transit, once he booked some articles. In such a situation, we need a system which completely computerizes the cargo activities including time to time tracking of the articles sent. This need is fulfilled by Courier Management System software which is online software for the cargo management people that enables them to receive the goods from a source and send them to a required destination and track their status from time to time.
Democratizing Fuzzing at Scale by Abhishek Aryaabh.arya
Presented at NUS: Fuzzing and Software Security Summer School 2024
This keynote talks about the democratization of fuzzing at scale, highlighting the collaboration between open source communities, academia, and industry to advance the field of fuzzing. It delves into the history of fuzzing, the development of scalable fuzzing platforms, and the empowerment of community-driven research. The talk will further discuss recent advancements leveraging AI/ML and offer insights into the future evolution of the fuzzing landscape.
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSEDuvanRamosGarzon1
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
The Single Aisle is the most advanced family aircraft in service today, with fly-by-wire flight controls.
The A318, A319, A320 and A321 are twin-engine subsonic medium range aircraft.
The family offers a choice of engines
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
Forklift Classes Overview by Intella PartsIntella Parts
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Student information management system project report ii.pdfKamal Acharya
Our project explains about the student management. This project mainly explains the various actions related to student details. This project shows some ease in adding, editing and deleting the student details. It also provides a less time consuming process for viewing, adding, editing and deleting the marks of the students.
Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Industrial Training at Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL)MdTanvirMahtab2
This presentation is about the working procedure of Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL). A Govt. owned Company of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation under Ministry of Industries.
Event Management System Vb Net Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
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My project named “Event Management System” is software that store and maintained all events coordinated in college. It also helpful to print related reports. My project will help to record the events coordinated by faculties with their Name, Event subject, date & details in an efficient & effective ways.
In my system we have to make a system by which a user can record all events coordinated by a particular faculty. In our proposed system some more featured are added which differs it from the existing system such as security.
Optimizing the Steam Generation Cycle and Condensate Recovery Process
1. 1
“The U.S. pulp and paper industry—defined as
facilities engaged in the manufacture of pulp, paper,
and paperboard—consumes over $7 billion worth
of purchased fuels and electricity per year. Energy
efficiency improvement is an important way to reduce
these costs and to increase predictable earnings,
especially in times of high energy price volatility.”
Berkeley National Laboratory
Environmental Energy Technologies Division, October 2009.
Objective
To identify key areas in the steam generation cycle, condensate
recovery system and waste heat recovery process where cost-effective
instrumentation solutions offer a tangible return on investment over
the short term. The goal is to reduce heat rate, environmental impact,
fuel and water consumption, water treatment and maintenance costs in
commercial and heavy industries where steam generation is essential to
the production processes.
Overview
• Why control?
• Steam generation
Boiler/steam drum
Deaeration
Blowdown
• Condensate and waste heat recovery
Cost benefits of condensate recovery
Condensate receiver tanks
Pump protection
Flash tanks and heat exchangers/condensers
• Water chemistry and treatment
Chemical storage monitoring
• Energy management
Combustion air, fuel flow & compressed air
Why Control?
Although the pulp and paper industry is one of the largest producers
of steam outside power generation, the primary metals, petroleum
refining, chemical process, and food processing industries also allocate
significant portions of their total energy consumption, anywhere from
10% to 60%, to the production of steam. Instrumentation plays an
importantroleinkeyapplicationsthroughoutthesteamgenerationcycle.
As a consequence, the performance of any level technology relative to
instrument induced errors, calibration nuances, and vulnerabilities to
process dynamics can have an immediate and adverse impact on fuel
consumptionwhilecontributingnegativelyinotheraspectsoftheprocess
be it makeup water requirements, excessive boiler blowdown, energy
transfer, etc. Unfortunately, these other aspects of the process indirectly
contribute to the inefficient use of fuel and hinder production throughput
and product quality. Adding to this burden is the potential for damage
to expensive hardware resulting in forced outages, unscheduled, costly
maintenance, and production downtime.
It is not an uncommon practice in this day and age to employ a waste
heat and/or condensate recovery process to reduce energy losses and
capture valuable condensate. The use of instrumentation technology
that cannot adequately or reliably address the control aspects of these
processes can inhibit the effectiveness and overall return on investment
in these systems or expose hardware to unnecessary damage.
Furthermore, processes where electricity consumption and steam
generation represent a disproportionate amount of the fuel cost can be
plagued with inefficiencies simply due to a technology’s shortcomings
Donald Hite, Business Development Manager
Magnetrol®
International and Orion Instruments®
Optimizing the Steam Generation
Cycle and Condensate
Recovery Process for Profit
2. 2
on critical applications which adversely affect heat rate. Of course, this
depends on the fuel type as well as other factors. Nonetheless, when
properly addressed, these areas have an immediate and positive impact
on costs.
An overview of the processes involved, along with the unique
instrumentation requirements for each component, offers insight into
the significance of maintaining proper level control and protective
measures to realize potential savings in steam generation, waste heat
and condensate recovery and water treatment systems common in
heavy industry.
In essence, it is not a one-size-fits-all scenario; rather by providing
the proper level technology to enhance performance in specific areas
throughout the process to maintain market share in a highly competitive
global arena. This paper will highlight the individual areas where the
application of specific level control technologies can improve overall
performance. As price is usually a key consideration, severe service
applications leverage technologies where the cost benefits are realized
over the short and long terms and are linked directly to efficiency. More
consideration is typically given to the front-end cost on applications
having the least effect on efficiency of the process; but, in reality,
reliable measurement is a key factor in normal operation of the process.
Steam Generation
Steam generation and condensate recovery systems can vary in
complexitydependingonthesteamendusageandprocessrequirements,
e.g., steam for electricity generation or to support a paper mill operation
versus that for a small to mid-size specialty chemical process operation.
Figure 1 is a simplified diagram depicting a basic steam generation
cycle, scalable to virtually any plant requirement whether incorporating
a fire tube or larger water tube type boiler. It should suffice to highlight
critical areas in the cycle where addressing level control concerns can
have a profound impact on efficiency, reliability and maintenance.
At the heart of the system is the boiler/steam drum. Regardless of
size, its primary functions are as follows: to provide ample surface
area (based on steam needs) for the efficient separation of water
and steam; provide storage capacity to meet immediate boiler feed
water requirements or minimize the effects of the introduction of boiler
feed water on the steam generation process; and, to facilitate the
introduction of chemicals for treatment purposes as well as the removal
(blowdown) of impurities.
A boiler, fire or water tube, presents an extremely dynamic environment
with respect to level control regardless of the control strategy—
single-, two-, or three-element. The common denominator in each of
these strategies is the level measurement itself. Applying a technology
that improves on this portion of the equation will most certainly aid in
allowing the boiler/steam drum to better serve its primary purpose
of efficiently separating water and steam. This becomes more
pronounced when fluctuations in demand can have dramatic effects on
an instrument’s performance due to “shrink” and “swell” issues as a
result of pressure changes. In larger-scale steam production such as
that required for commercial power generation (water tube boilers),
disruptions in boiler/steam drum level control can have adverse affects
on the natural circulation of the process and a plant’s ability to respond
to market demand.
Blowdown
Flash Tank
Process Steam
Process Condensate (from condensate receiver tanks)
Deaeration Steam
Heating
Steam
Boiler Feed Water
Makeup Water
Makeup Water-
Treatment
Makeup Water
Chemical Feed System
Plant
Steam
Usage
Boiler/Steam Drum
Boiler Feed Water
Boiler/Steam Drum
MainCondensate Tank
Heat Exchanger
Deaeration and Storage
Figure 1
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Level technologies historically used on boilers rely on inference or
buoyancy to determine the level. This in itself leaves them vulnerable to
process dynamics (specific gravity, pressure, temperature, etc.) or limits
their ability to precisely manage the level for improved fuel economy.
Although corrections can be applied to mitigate the effects, the variables
that need to be accounted for increase the level control’s installation,
hardware and calibration complexity, which has the unintended
consequence of introducing new avenues for error. Eliminating potential
sources of error (including human error) as related to an instrument’s
fundamental technology is the first step in optimizing boiler/steam
drum level control.
A quick peek at various technologies reveals their shortfalls as related to
boiler/steam drum level control:
• Differential Pressure – a complex system of tubing, condensate
pot and transmitter(s) based on inference requiring up to 12 process
parameters to properly calibrate. External inputs and corrections are
applied to ensure accuracy.
• Buoyancy (displacer) – accuracy from startup to operational
temperatures is not achievable due to displacer being designed for the
specific gravity at operational conditions. Calibration and mechanical
wear may introduce errors over time.
• Buoyancy (mechanical switch for on/off control) – a low-cost
solution for smaller boilers; however, introduction of larger volumes
of sub-cooled liquid could affect performance and increase fuel
consumption as compared to a continuous type measurement.
• RF Capacitance – based on the dielectric constant of the process
medium. The dielectric constant of water/condensate changes as a
function of temperature, introducing unnecessary errors. Requires in-
situ callibration.
• Conductivity–highupfrontandprobemaintenancecostsascompared
to other technologies. Not a continuous measurement. Resolution is
contingent on the proximity of adjacent conductivity probes across
the measurement span; Vulnerable to scale accumulation and fouling.
Guided Wave Radar (GWR), on the other hand, is a continuous
measurement technology that has the distinct advantage of not
being vulnerable to changes in process conditions that affect the
aforementioned measurement techniques. Since its performance and
accuracy are not contingent on the specific gravity and/or inference, it
excels in measuring the actual liquid level in all conditions encountered
in the boiler/steam drum. Furthermore, GWR does not require external
inputs or calibration to achieve specified performance — accuracy is
inherent to the technology. This effectively eliminates the introduction
of errors during the calibration process or from external sources, i.e.,
pressure and temperature. A reduction in the number of variables
affecting the measurement provides a high degree of data certainty
allowing operators to better maintain the Normal Water Level (NWL) in
the boiler/steam drum for optimal water/steam separation throughout
a variety of process conditions.
Key benefits of GWR for
boiler/steam drum level
• Three-element control strategy: feedwater flow, main steam
flow and boiler/steam drum level – actual versus inferred
level. Continuous versus discrete indication.
• No calibration or external compensation: data certainty
when implementing control strategy during normal operations
and “shrink swell” conditions. Prevents over/under carry
conditions.
• Maintaining NWL in all process conditions improves steam/
water separation and overall steam quality.
• Eliminates waste energy due to excessive blowdown to
manage level.
• Responsiveness to changes in demand.
• Steam specific process isolation seal for corrosive high
temperature/high pressure applications.
• Automatic steam/vapor space compensation.
• Simplified trouble analysis and lower maintenance costs.
The hardware and calibration complexity and vulnerability to process conditions introduce
additional costs and potential errors in any given level measurement technology.
Boiler/Steam Drum
Process Steam
Swell
Shrink
Boiler/Steam Drum
Thermal Dispersion
Flow Switch for boiler
feed pump protection
Eclipse®
GWR
Transmitter meets all requirements
of ASME Boiler Code Section 1
Boiler Blowdown/
Blowdown Flash Tank
Boiler
Feed Water
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Figure 2
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An aside to the discussion on optimizing level control for improved
operational efficiency of the boiler/steam drums is the sight/gauge
glass requirement delineated in Section 1 of the ASME Boiler Code.
Sight gauges serve a very important role as a backup to boiler/steam
drum level controls so their presence cannot be understated. However,
in continuous service they come with the burden of ongoing, expensive
maintenance costs, along with potential safety concerns.
Eliminating one of the two required sight gauges as provided in
Section 1 of the ASME Boiler Code (above) can substantially reduce
maintenance costs while allowing the remaining sight gauge to be
isolated during day-to-day operation. Oftentimes, the costs associated
with repairing sight gauges on boilers/steam drums as well as other
applications (feedwater heaters/heat exchangers) incorporating these
gauges offset the expense of the new instrument. Significantly reducing
the number of leak points in comparison to a sight glass/gauge is a
bonus when it comes to the safety of plant personnel.
Deaerator
Another key level application, oftentimes, overlooked when discussing
efficiency is the deaerator with its primary functions being the removal
of oxygen and other corrosive gases from the boiler feed water to
reduce damage to hardware while ensuring sufficient boiler feed water
heater inventory to meet the demand for steam. However, a deaerator
also serves as an “open” type or deaerating feedwater heater not too
dissimilar to a “closed” type or shell and tube feedwater heater. In this
respect, the deaerator performs its function of deaeration while at the
same time using steam, which can give up about 970 Btu per pound, to
preheat the boiler feed water prior to entry into the boiler.
As with any feedwater heater, the level is critical in maintaining a
consistent condensing zone to maximize the transfer of energy from
the steam to the boiler feed water while ensuring adequate boiler feed
water reserves are available. Of course, any appreciable gains in boiler
feed water that can be achieved in the deaerator reduces the amount of
energy (fuel) required at the boiler – every 10.8°F (6°C) rise in boiler
feed water amounts to a one percent savings in fuel cost.
PG−60.1.1 Boilers having a maximum allowable working
pressure exceeding 400 psi (3 MPa) shall have two gauge
glasses.
Instead of one of the two required gauge glasses, two
independent remote water level indicators (two discrete systems
that continuously measure, transmit, and display water level)
may be provided.
PG−60.1.1.2 When two independent remote water level
indicators are in reliable operation (continuously indicating water
level), the one required gauge glass may be shut off, but shall be
maintained in the serviceable condition.
Optimizing the heat exchanger aspects of the deaerator with
enhanced level technologies can improve energy transfer. Every
10.8°F (6°C) rise in boiler feedwater amounts to a 1 percent
savings in fuel.
Aurora®
:
Magnetic Level Indicator with Integral Guided Wave Radar
Makeup Water
Deaeration Steam
from Boiler or
Blowdown Flash Tank
Heating Steam
from Boiler or
Blowdown
Flash Tank
Feed Water to Boiler
Deaeration and Storage
Boiler Feed Water
Common Sight/Gauge Glass Issues
• Steam cuts
• Integral valve failure
• Gasket/seal leakage
• Glass erosion/fatigue
Repair Kit
Seals/Gaskets
Kit with Glass
$660.00
$1,600.00
Shop Time
4 hrs @ $35/hr (est.) $140.00
Installation Time
4 hrs @ $35/hr (est.) $140.00
Vessel/Process
Downtime
1 Day at $$$
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Figure 3
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In addition to the “open” or deaerating feedwater heater, the more
common shell and tube or “closed” feedwater heaters can be found
in larger scale steam generation cycles where their costs are offset
by gains in thermal efficiency. How effective a feedwater heater is in
transferring thermal energy is contingent, barring hardware anomalies,
on accurate level control. For more information, consult Magnetrol®
bulletin 41‑296, Heat Rate and Feedwater Heater Level Control.
The same attributes making GWR technology uniquely suited for a
boiler/steam drum application can also be leveraged on the deaerator
and feedwater heaters to provide improvements in thermal efficiency.
Blowdown Flash
Blowdown Tanks
Maintaining water quality in the boiler within design parameters
maximizes heat transfer while minimizing blowdown of the boiler; both
of which allow better management of fuel and water consumption.
Continuous or manual blowdown of the boiler minimizes scale
accumulation and corrosion resulting from impurities in the water.
The blowdown and blowdown flash tanks provide a means of
accommodating liquid and impurities from the boiler with the latter
facilitating energy recovery through the use of flash steam. Estimates
of up to 49 percent of the energy can be recovered through the use
of flash steam routed to heat exchangers or the deaerator to preheat
boiler makeup water or support the deaeration process, respectively.
Additionally, better level control technology at the boiler side eliminates
energy losses resulting from unnecessary blowdown to prevent false
carryover conditions.
Taking advantage of a specific technology’s ability to reliably address
the level in either of these vessels, especially the blowdown flash
tank, in a plug-and-play type installation and commissioning format
(foregoing calibration, external hardware or inputs) is an easy way to
ensure optimal performance.
Optimizing boiler, deaerator, feedwater heater (heat exchanger/
condenser) and blowdown usage relative to level control primarily
affects fuel economy (heat rate) by better managing the amount of
energy required to produce high quality steam for any given task.
Seamless response to changes in demand and reducing maintenance
associated with the instrumentation or damage to hardware are residual
benefits that have their own financial ramifications; hence, should
also be considered when implementing any technology. The return
on investment time frame can vary depending on the scale of the
operation as well as the time spent maintaining aging instrumentation.
Condensate Recovery
The benefits of any condensate recovery system are well documented in
industries relying on steam generation for their processes. Condensate
hasrealvalueinthateverygallonrecoveredsparesthecostofadditional
makeup water, makeup water treatment and/or wasteful discharge to
municipal or other systems. Oftentimes, it is the instrumentation, or
lack thereof, that limits the performance of the overall system causing
the recovery process to fall short of financial expectations.
Three areas of particular interest relative to efficiency when it comes to
level controls are the condensate receiver and main condensate tanks,
condensate pumps and associated valves as well as any shell and tube
heat exchangers/condensers (Figure 4, next page).
The condensate receiver tanks accept blow-through steam and
condensate from various steam process groups throughout a plant.
Condensate is later pumped to the main condensate tank where it is
stored pending reintroduction into the steam generation cycle. The shell
and tube heat exchanger/condenser allows what would otherwise be
waste energy to be recovered in the form of flash steam from the
receiver tank to preheat makeup water or other process fluids through
the heat of condensation. The resulting condensate drains back to the
condensate or condensate receiver tank.
The level transmitter on the condensate receiver tank facilitates the
automatic management of the condensate level to ensure adequate
capacity is available to accommodate (recover) condensate from
various plant processes as well as maintaining sufficient headspace in
the vessel for the creation of flash steam. Aside from being a critical
asset for the plant, the condensate in the condensate receiver tank also
protects valves and condensate pump seals from direct exposure to
high temperature steam while maintaining a minimum head pressure
on the pump. This prevents hardware damage; expensive maintenance
and downtime of the receiver tank; and subsequent ripple effects on
the steam generation cycle and makeup water requirements. Lastly,
the level transmitter provides the control signals for the valves and
condensate pump necessary to transfer condensate from the receiver
to the main condensate tank, ensuring approximately 15 percent
level retention for the aforementioned reasons. At this point, the main
condensate tank level transmitters take over to manage boiler feed
water supply to service steam generation demand.
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Magnetic Level Indicator
with integrated Eclipse®
GWR or standalone GWR
in a chamber/water
column
Heat Exchanger/Condenser
Condensate
Receiver
Tank(s)
Main Condensate Tank
Flash Steam
Process Condensate – Plant Processes
Pumped Condensate
Preheated Makeup
Water to Deaerator
Boiler Feed Water
to Deaerator
Makeup Water
Steam to other Plant Processes
Atlas™
and Jupiter®
Magnetic Level Indicator
with externally attached
magnetostrictive
transmitter
Thermal Dispersion
Aurora®
Protects pumps from
dead head, run out,
overheating and
cavitation
Figure 4
Condensate Recovery
Process Level
• Protect valves pump seals from
exposure to high temperature steam
• Maintain minimum head pressure on
condensate pump
• Ensure sufficient headspace for flash
steam creation
• Allow capacity to accommodate
condensate from various process
groups
• Manage boiler feedwater supply chain
to meet demand
GWR/MLI Technology
Benefits
• Redundant and diverse level
technologies
• Unaffected by process conditions
• No calibration required
• No moving parts – eliminates
instrument induced errors (GWR)
• Setup wizard and full diagnostics –
fast startup and fault isolation
• Designed for high temperature steam
applications
• Simplifies instrumentation hardware
Case Study
• Pump Seal - $1,000.00
• Labor - two person for ½ day @
$75.00/hr equals $600.00
• Discharged condensate
$3.65/1000 gallons
• Condensate receiver out-of-service for
maintenance $$$
• 1 to 3 pump seal replacements per
week reduced to 1 to 3 per year:
“Pulp Paper Plant”
• Maintenance cost of poor level control:
$78K to $244K per year
Eliminating Hidden Maintenance Costs
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Makeup Water Treatment
Makeup water treatment is a critical component of steam generation
in that it is the means to resupply the system with water suitable
for boiler and other operations that, for whatever reason, was lost
in the cycle. Unlike the previous applications discussed in the steam
generation cycle, level control for the water treatment process is not
necessarily about efficiency, but rather, accuracy, reliability and safety
while providing proper inventory management to ensure chemical and
makeup water supply meets demand.
Here the focus is on the chemical component of the water treatment
sinceitpresentsdifficultiesforleveltechnologiesthatmayworkperfectly
on non-chemical applications related to the water treatment process or
those with limited variations in the contents of the vessel’s vapor space.
Although important measurements such as ammonia, acid, caustic and
other chemical storage tanks are not difficult level applications by any
stretch, small nuances in how the vessels are monitored relative to level
technology can have a dramatic effect on the day-to-day practicality
and reliability of the type of instrument(s) used. Additionally, there
are safety considerations when replenishing chemicals as well as long-
term maintenance costs, which can be addressed simultaneously with
inventory monitoring by implementing a few simple, cost-effective
modifications to the instrumentation package.
Chemical storage, demineralization and water header tanks come in
a variety of shapes and sizes, usually, horizontal or vertical vessels
six to ten feet in diameter/height, with the ammonia storage and
demineralizer tanks being the largest. It is not uncommon to see some
type of level transmitter (ultrasonic being the most prevalent) installed
to provide level indication to the control room with a local display at the
base of the tank, either in series with the 4–20 mA transmitter output
or repeated from the control room. The signal to the control room tracks
inventory, acts as a high alarm for overfill protection and establishes the
resupply interval. The local display facilitates monitoring the offload of
chemicals from the supplier’s truck.
Accuracy, reliability and visibility in dynamic vessel environments and
operational scenarios are a level technology’s best attributes when
addressing chemical storage applications. Cost is always an upfront
consideration on these seemingly less complicated measurements.
Nonetheless, performance in these two areas can have a measurable
impact on the “real” cost of ownership for a plant. There is also a
good argument for selecting the appropriate level technology during
the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of a project, as this will
eliminate potential installation and commissioning issues by taking into
consideration the technology in the vessel design — another area of
potential savings.
Any number of level technologies can and have been used to address
chemical storage. Adhering to the principles of minimizing the number of
variables (e.g., vulnerability to process dynamics, calibration, hardware
complexity, etc.) that can affect a technology’s ability to perform as
intended is a key step in reducing the total cost of ownership. Again,
Guided Wave (contact) Radar as well as its Through-Air (non-contact)
Radar counterpart excel in these areas. Magnetic Level Indicators
(MLI) operating in conjunction with either type of radar technology or
coupled with a magnetostrictive level transmitter offer redundancy and
technology diversity while enhancing visibility for improved safety during
resupply operations. There is also the added benefit of redundancy
when verifying the primary transmitter’s performance during periodic
inspections on scheduled outages or while troubleshooting.
This does not imply non-contact ultrasonic level transmitters or other
technologies are not up to the task. Simply put, radar is indifferent to
the changes in the contents of the vapor space of these vessels occurring
throughout the course of the day. Oftentimes, these changes affect a
technology causing what can be referred to as nuisance alarms, e.g.,
intermittent signal loss or when the level indication becomes erratic only
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High-visibility magnetic level indicator with magnetostrictive transmitter
supports the offloading of ammonia at a combined cycle power plant
Key Components to
Chemical Storage Monitoring
• Inventory Management (accuracy)
• Resistance to chemical attack (reliability maintenance)
• Utilize a technology that is unaffected by changes in the vapor
space of the vessel (reliability)
• Performance verification (maintenance)
• Visibility during product transfer (safety)
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to recover about the time a technician arrives on the scene. These types
of issues are difficult to isolate due to their intermittent nature and the
fact they cannot be linked to an installation, configuration or hardware
anomaly.
When discussing the water treatment process supporting any steam
cycle, large or small, it is not a one-size-fits-all concept that provides the
most benefit as related to performance. For as simple as some of these
level applications appear, there is no shortage of instances where they
contribute disproportionately to the commissioning and maintenance
budgets simply because they cannot accommodate the full breadth
of the application dynamics. Opting for a technology-centric versus a
one-size-fits-all approach to applications throughout the water treatment
process reduces both short- and long-term cost of ownership. This allows
for the implementation and realization of the cost benefit of entry-level
technologies for less strenuous applications, while minimizing cost
on those with variations in the vapor space (e.g., steam, chemical
composition, excessive condensation, etc.). All of which can wreck
havoc on an instrument’s performance as well as a plant’s maintenance
budget.
Energy Management
The thrust of this discussion, regardless of the scale of an operation,
centers on identifying key areas of the plant where leveraging the
attributes of a technology in any given scenario has the most profound
effect on efficiency with a quantifiable return on investment falling in
the one- to two-year time frame.
As noted earlier, purchased fuel and electricity consumption are areas
where any improvements in efficiency drop directly to a company’s
bottom line. It makes sense that having the ability to monitor the end-
use location of fuel throughout a facility as well as the consumption
specifics for individual applications — predominately the boiler — can
offer insight to potential areas of improvement. A similar statement can
be made for electricity consumption; whereby reductions can be realized
by simply identifying where the energy is being lost.
In the energy management arena the ability to better monitor
combustion air, fuel gas flow and compressed air can help identify losses
that over short periods of time can affect a plant’s profitability. The two
key phrases when discussing instrumentation for the aforementioned
are “cost effective” and “return on investment.” Without question, any
situation can be resolved if enough financial resources are thrown in its
direction. The idea is to realize the benefit in the shortest time frame
possible at the most reasonable cost. Thermal dispersion mass flow
meters meet these criteria.
Chemical Storage Water
Treatment Level Technologies
• Radar – Guided Wave (GWR) and Non-Contact for
simplified installation, commissioning and maintenance while
tolerant to a changing vapor space
• Magnetic Level Indicator (MLI) for improved visibility
during resupply; periodic maintenance or performance
verification. Can stand alone or work in conjunction with
other level transmitters to provide redundancy and technology
diversity to critical measurement
• Magnetostrictive transmitter coupled with MLI offers an
alternative to top-mounted level transmitter technologies while
being isolated from vessel contents
• Ultrasonic (non-contact) excellent level solution for
non-chemical or less critical applications in the water treatment
process with limited variations in the vapor space
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Combustion air flow measurement to a boiler is important to
maintain a stoichiometric ratio with the amount of fuel being supplied.
Too little air flow can result in incomplete combustion along with
additional carbon monoxide or pollutants depending on the fuel being
burned. On the other hand, too much air flow can cool the furnace and
waste heat out of the stack. The repeatability of the air measurement is
essential to obtaining the most efficient air-fuel ratio (AFR).
Measuring fuel gas flow (natural gas or propane) usage to individual
combustion sources compared to the output (steam/hot water) can
help optimize boiler efficiency and better manage energy consumption.
Knowingindividualboilerperformancemayalsoassistinoperatingthose
offering the best efficiency. Lowering fuel consumption is one of the
easiest methods to reduce cost and improve market competitiveness.
A key role in energy and facilities management is making compressed
air systems more reliable and efficient. Valuable resources are wasted
when a leak goes unnoticed or cannot be easily isolated.
The Department of Energy estimates that 20–30% of compressor
output goes to leaks accounting for thousands of dollars in electrical
consumption for wasted air. More extreme cases are the purchase cost
of additional/larger compressors to fulfill compressed air needs. The
first step to reducing utility costs is to measure the usage. Thermal
dispersion technology can be used in branch lines for determining
consumption in different sections of the plant or as a relative indication
of leakage.
• Repeatability of ±0.5% of reading
• Direct mass flow measurement
• Easy to install in an air duct
• No on-site or in-situ calibration
• Strong signal at low flow rates with high turndown
• Verify calibration in the field
• Easy installation with low pressure drop
• Direct mass flow measurement without the need for pressure
or temperature compensation
• Easy installation with use of an insertion probe with
compression fitting
• Accurate flow measurement under varying pressures
• High turndown and good sensitivity at low flow rates
Thermal Dispersion Mass Flow Meter
Thermal mass flow meters are primarily used in air and gas flow measurement
applications. The meters consist of a transmitter and probe with temperature
sensors (RTDs) located in the pins at the bottom of the probe. The reference sensor
measures the process temperature and the other sensor is heated to a specific
temperature above the reference. As the flow rate increases, heat gets taken
away from the heated sensor. More power is then applied to the heated sensor to
maintain the temperature difference. The relationship between power and mass
flow rate is established during factory calibration.
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Case Study 1*
Steam System Efficiency Optimized
J.R. Simplot Fertilizer Plant
Benefits:
Total annual cost savings: $335,000
Energy savings: 75,000 MMBtu
• Improved Boiler Operation • Recycled Steam
• Increase Condensate Recovery • Steam Trap Repairs
• Improved Insulation
Project costs: $180,000.00/ROI 6.5 months
Case Study 2*
Improving Steam System Efficiency
Goodyear Tire Plant
Benefits:
Total annual cost savings: $875,000
Energy savings: 93,000 MMBtu
• Optimize Boiler Operation – tune boilers to reduce excess 02, reduce fuel consumption
• Recover Process Waste Heat – installed heat exchanger to raise makeup water temperature using energy in condensate
• Insulate Process Equipment – lower steam system energy consumption
Total Implementation Project Costs: $180,000/ROI 2.5 months * U.S. Department of Energy
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Summary: Process Optimization through Instrumentation
Although plausible, it is rare to identify a single source of inefficiency
related to poor level controls that impacts a company’s bottom line in the
double digit percentile. More so than not, it is these small incremental
opportunities for improvement across various aspects of the steam
generation cycle, condensate recovery system and waste heat recovery
process that ultimately equate to substantial savings.
• Reduced water consumption, treatment, discharge and
inventory management
• Improved boiler/steam drum control – energy savings and
steam quality
• Reduced fuel consumption – waste heat recovery
• Energy Management – fuel gas, combustion air and
compressed air flow
• Hardware protection maintenance – pumps and pump seals
Oftentimes, the hidden maintenance costs and inefficiencies associated
with a technology’s vulnerabilities (sustained operation in high pressure
and temperature steam environments; exposure to chemical and other
process conditions; and errors due to the complexity of the measurement
itself and subsequent calibration requirements) are overshadowed by the
day-to-day operation of these processes.
Regardless of the scale of an operation – commercial power generation
or small scale boiler system, leveraging the inherent attributes of
an instrument’s fundamental technology in both the short-term
(engineering, upfront cost, installation and commissioning) and long-
term (maintenance, day-to-day practicality and energy management)
present simple and cost-effective approaches to maximizing the return
on investment in the system itself.
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Guided Wave Radar Non-Contact Radar
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Magnetostrictive