The Sheffield (U.K.) Sludge Incineration Plant: 1968 - 1983

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 487-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
H B Tench ◽  
M D F Haigh
Keyword(s):  
Operating Experience ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Incineration Plant ◽  
Sludge Incineration ◽  
Sludge Conditioning ◽  
Reducing Costs

Operating experience with the first plant commissioned in England is described with particular reference to the changes in operating conditions and costs which have occurred. In the year ending 31st March, 1970 the operating costs, including transport of presscake and ash, were ₤2.8 per tonne sludge dry solids but in that ending March 1982 they were ₤73. The factors, in addition to inflation, which were responsible for this are discussed. Reference is also made to plant reliability and maintenance aspects and to the improvements which have been made. Investigations of ways of reducing costs, notably by tipping half the presscake in conjunction with the ash produced by burning the rest of the presscake, are described. Trials using waste derived fuel as a substitute for oil are referred to as is the use of polyelectrolytes for sludge conditioning instead of lime and copperas.

New Approach to the Emission of Flue Gases Caused by Sludge Incineration in the Netherlands

1992 ◽  
Vol 25 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. van der Vlies ◽  
J. H. B. te Marvelde
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Flue Gases ◽  
Gas Purification ◽  
Incineration Plant ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Sludge Incineration ◽  
Limited Degree ◽  
The Town

Recycling of sewage sludge will soon no longer be possible in The Netherlands, or will be possible only to a very limited degree. For that reason, part of the sewage sludge will have to be incinerated. This will happen particularly in those areas where tipping space is very limited. A sludge incineration plant is planned to be built in the town of Dordrecht, with a capacity of 45,000 tonnes dry solids per year. The plant will be subject to the very strict flue gas emission requirements of the Dutch Guideline on Incineration. The Guideline demands a sophisticated flue gas purification procedure.

scholarly journals Determining the causes, prevention and elimination of unstable modes of gas turbochargers of marine diesels

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-51
Author(s):  
Володимир Миколайович Калугін ◽  
Олександр Міхайлович Мунтян
Keyword(s):  
Waste Heat ◽  
Operating Experience ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Heat Recovery Boiler ◽  
Effective Functioning ◽  
Contractual Arrangements ◽  
Safe Level ◽  
Air Supply ◽  
Trial Test

Annotation – With commissioning of the “Socofl Star” ship’s series, negative occurrences relative to surging of the Main Engine (ME) «Hanshin Diesel» 6LF46 turbochargers (TC) VTR 401-2. To elimination of a surging, it was necessary reduce loading of ME to the safe level. This action caused the ship’s speed to fall from 11 – 10 to 4 knots which resulted in worsening of the ship’s maneuverability characteristics and lead to the failure to provide the ship’s service speed stipulated in the contractual arrangements. Existence of this problem instigated the shipowner to charge us as experts with the mission of carrying out appropriate investigations and working out recommendations as to how to prevent and eliminate surging of TC. This task was solved on the m/v “Socofl Star”. Based on results the ME shop test and trial test of the vessel and also the saved-up data of work of ME in various conditions of swimming, the analysis of the causes of a surge of the TC was made. It is established that small values of safety factor of stability of the compressor of TC on a surging – KCT which are not allowing to ensure effective functioning of TC on the main modes of loading of ME are its reason. For increase in area of steady work of TC it is necessary to reduce the hydraulic resistance of components of the Air-Gas Path (AGP) of the ME which can be realized by changes in a design of units of air supply and gas exchange or reduction of productivity and extent of increase in pressure of air in the compressor of TC. Under operating conditions vessels an optimal solution an objective is removal of a part of blowing-off air after compressor of the TC. The air can be discharged into the flue gas header after the waste heat recovery boiler or directly into the atmosphere. This allowed the shipowner not to make constructive changes to the components of the AGP of ME and TC. The description of the operated unloading device controlled remotely on removal of air which ensures effective functioning of TC and ME that is confirmed by results of natural tests and the subsequent operating experience of vessels of the “Socofl Star” series is provided.

Operating Experience With Filled P.T.F.E. Piston Rings

1971 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Summers-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Operating Experience ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Piston Rings ◽  
Satisfactory Performance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Considerable Experience

This paper gives details of the lives of 188 sets of filled P.T.F.E. piston rings in a variety of reciprocating compressors covering a wide range of operating conditions. Although satisfactory performance has been obtained in most cases, there has been a considerable experience of inconsistent behavior. This had led to the adoption of certain standardized practices based on the experience obtained so far in an attempt to increase the consistency of performance. In particular, these cover ring formulations and design, and the avoidance of trace quantities of lubricant.

Innovation and information technology in management

2021 ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Muna Shehada ◽  
F.V. Akulinin
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Reducing Costs

Information technology, artificial intelligence and other innovative areas of economic development allow manufacturers to reduce their operating costs by improving resource planning. Optimizing supply chain management (SCM) can improve the efficiency of all business processes in an organization, while reducing costs and increasing financial sustainability.

Effects of combustion temperature on air emissions and support fuel consumption in full scale fluidized bed sludge incineration: with particular focus on nitrogen oxides and total organic carbon

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-350
Author(s):  
Margit Löschau
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Oxides ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Total Organic Carbon ◽  
Combustion Temperature ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Oil Consumption ◽  
Incineration Plant ◽  
Sludge Incineration

This article describes a pilot test at a sewage sludge incineration plant and shows its results considering the impacts of reducing the minimum combustion temperature from 850°C to 800°C. The lowering leads to an actual reduction of the average combustion temperature by 25 K and a significant reduction in the fuel oil consumption for support firing. The test shall be used for providing evidence that the changed combustion conditions do not result in higher air pollutant emissions. The analysis focusses on the effects of the combustion temperature on nitrogen oxides (NOx) and total organic carbon emissions. The evaluation of all continuously monitored emissions shows reduced emission levels compared to the previous years, especially for NOx.

The Effect of Operational Parameters on Vibration Signals of Wind Turbine Gearboxes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Koukoura ◽  
Eric Bechhoefer ◽  
James Carroll ◽  
Alasdair McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Wind Turbine Gearbox ◽  
Vibration Signals ◽  
Gearbox Vibration ◽  
Maintenance Decisions ◽  
Yaw Angle

Abstract Vibration signals are widely used in wind turbine drivetrain condition monitoring with the aim of fault detection, optimization of maintenance actions and therefore reduction of operating costs. Signals are most commonly sampled by accelerometers at high frequency for a few seconds. The behavior of these signals varies significantly, even within the same turbine and depends on different parameters. The aim of this paper is to explore the effect of operational and environmental conditions on the vibration signals of wind turbine gearboxes. Parameters such as speed, power and yaw angle are taken into account and the change in vibration signals is examined. The study includes examples from real wind turbines of both normal operation and operation with known gearbox faults. The effects of varying operating conditions are removed using kalman filtering as a state observer. The findings of this paper will aid in understanding wind turbine gearbox vibration signals, making more informed decisions in the presence of faults and improving maintenance decisions.

Consideration of Environmental Fatigue in the ASME Code for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Components

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan T. Rosinski ◽  
Arthur F. Deardorff ◽  
Robert E. Nickell
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Alloy Steel ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Operating Experience ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Low Alloy Steel ◽  
Reactor Water ◽  
Asme Code ◽  
The Impact

The potential impact of reactor water environment on reducing the fatigue life of light water reactor (LWR) piping components has been an area of extensive research. While available data suggest a reduction in fatigue life when laboratory samples are tested under simulated reactor water environments, reconciliation of this data with plant operating experience, plant-specific operating conditions, and established ASME Code design processes is necessary before a conclusion can be reached regarding the need for explicit consideration of reactor water environment in component integrity evaluations. U.S. nuclear industry efforts to better understand this issue and ascertain the impact, if any, on existing ASME Code guidance have been performed through the EPRI Materials Reliability Program (MRP). Based on the MRP activities completed to date there is no need for explicit incorporation of reactor water environmental effects for carbon and low-alloy steel components in the ASME Code. This paper summarizes ongoing MRP activities and presents the technical arguments for resolution of the environmental fatigue issue for carbon and low-alloy steel locations.

Experimental Study on Domestic Sewage Treatment by Biological Aerated Filter

2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 432-436
Author(s):  
Xia Wang ◽  
Yong Qiang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Domestic Sewage ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Biological Aerated Filter ◽  
Optimal Operating ◽  
Hydraulic Loading ◽  
N Removal ◽  
Aerated Filter ◽  
Water Ratio

On the up-flow biological aerated filter to remove COD and NH3-N were studied the effect and contrast in various stages of finding the optimal operating conditions, so as to achieve energy conservation, the purpose of reducing operating costs. Through experiment studied that the variation of air-water ratio, hydraulic loading, organic concentration in the removal of COD and NH3-N effects, observe and analyse the change of COD and NH3-N removal and the characteristics of microorganisms of filter’s different height. The results showed that COD and NH3-N removal are high under the condition of air-water ratio 4:1~5:1, hydraulic loading 1~2 m3/ (m2●h), organic concentration 300~400 mg/L. The concentration of COD and NH3-N of effluent which are treated by biological aerated filter can meet with second degree discharging standards.

The Whole-Engine Model for Clearance Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander N. Arkhipov ◽  
Vladimir V. Karaban ◽  
Igor V. Putchkov ◽  
Guenter Filkorn ◽  
Andreas Kieninger
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Transient Analysis ◽  
Operating Experience ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Engine Model ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
3D Effects

The evaluation of the blading clearance at the design stage is important for heavy duty gas turbine efficiency. The minimum clearance value at base load is limited by the pinch point clearance during startup and/or shutdown. Therefore, transient analysis is necessary for different operating conditions. 3D transient analysis of a whole engine is labor-intensive; however 2D axisymmetric analysis does not allow consideration of different 3D effects (e.g. twisting, bending, ovality, rotor alignment). In order to overcome these cost and time limitations, the combination of 2D, axisymmetric, whole-engine model results and the scaled deflections caused by different 3D effects is used for the axial and radial clearance engineering assessment during engine operation. The basic rotor and stator closures are taken from the transient analysis using a 2D finite element (FE) model composed of axisymmetric solid and plane stress elements. To take into account 3D effects of airfoil twisting and bending, the 3D FE displacements of the blade are included in the clearance evaluation process. The relative displacements of airfoil tip and reference point at the blade or vane hub are taken from 3D steady-state FE analyses. Then the steady-state displacements of the airfoils are scaled for transient conditions using the proposed technique. Different 3D rotor / stator effects (cold-build clearances and their tolerances, rotor position with respect to stator after assembly, casing bending, deformations of compressor and turbine vane carrier inducing of casing ovalization, exhaust gas housing movements, movements of the rotor in bearings and CVC and TVC support, etc.) are also included as a contributor to the clearances. The results of the calculations are analyzed and compared with good agreements to the clearances measured in engine testing under real operation conditions. The proposed methodology allows assessing the operating clearances between the stator and rotor during the design phase. Optimization of the running clearance is one key measure to upgrade and improve the engine performance during operating experience.

scholarly journals Overview of electric pump units for spacecraft thermal control systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-207
Author(s):  
E. B. Korotkov ◽  
O. V. Shirobokov ◽  
S. A. Matveev ◽  
Z. A. Yudina
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Operating Experience ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Electric Pump ◽  
Pump Unit ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Long Lifetime ◽  
Pumping Units

The paper reports a brief description of spacecraft operating conditions, the main reasons of heating and thermal gradient appearance and need to reassign the thermal energy. Active thermal control systems and their advantages are considered, spacecraft for which the use of this type of thermal control systems is a priority. The electric pumping unit is pointed as a key unit of active thermal control systems. The electric pump unit is considered from the as the electromechanical system, its key elements are pointed. A description of the preferred pump types is reported and the types of active thermal control systems are briefly discussed. The foreign and domestic operating experience of spacecraft electric pumping units, the features of their designs are considered, the most common types of key elements are determined. Based on the results of the review, it is concluded that the most relevant layout of the electric pump unit is a centrifugal electrical pump with a brushless DC motor and hydrodynamic bearings. It is also indicated that the electric pump unit is a product with a long lifetime, which complicates the task of monitoring the technical condition in order to prevent failure.

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