Application of vacuum belt press filters for cane mud filtration and performance comparison with rotary filters

2014 ◽  
pp. 298-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnaud Petit
Keyword(s):  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Vacuum Filter ◽  
Sugar Mill ◽  
Belt Press ◽  
Vacuum Belt ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Mud Filtration ◽  
The Impact

Bois-Rouge factory, an 8000 t/d cane Reunionese sugarcane mill, has fully equipped its filtration station with vacuum belt press filters since 2010, the first one being installed in 2009. The present study deals with this 3-year experience and discusses operating conditions, electricity consumption, performance and optimisation. The comparison with the more classical rotary drum vacuum filter station of Le Gol sugar mill highlights advantages of vacuum belt press filters: high filtration efficiency, low filter cake mass and sucrose content, low total solids content in filtrate and low power consumption. However, this technology needs a mud conditioning step and requires a large amount of water to improve mud quality, mixing of flocculant and washing of filter belts. The impact on the energy balance of the sugar mill is significant. At Bois-Rouge mill, studies are underway to reduce the water consumption by recycling low d.s. filtrate and by dry cleaning the filter belts.

Uncertainty Analysis of Inflow Conditions on an HPT Gas Turbine Nozzle: Effect on Particle Deposition

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Friso ◽  
N. Casari ◽  
M. Pinelli ◽  
A. Suman ◽  
F. Montomoli
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Particle Deposition ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Gas Turbine Nozzle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inflow Conditions

Abstract Gas turbines (GT) are often forced to operate in harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, the presence of particles in their flow-path is expected. With this regard, deposition is a problem that severely affects gas turbine operation. Components’ lifetime and performance can dramatically vary as a consequence of this phenomenon. Unfortunately, the operating conditions of the machine can vary in a wide range, and they cannot be treated as deterministic. Their stochastic variations greatly affect the forecasting of life and performance of the components. In this work, the main parameters considered affected by the uncertainty are the circumferential hot core location and the turbulence level at the inlet of the domain. A stochastic analysis is used to predict the degradation of a high-pressure-turbine (HPT) nozzle due to particulate ingestion. The GT’s component analyzed as a reference is the HPT nozzle of the Energy-Efficient Engine (E3). The uncertainty quantification technique used is the probabilistic collocation method (PCM). This work shows the impact of the operating conditions uncertainties on the performance and lifetime reduction due to deposition. Sobol indices are used to identify the most important parameter and its contribution to life. The present analysis enables to build confidence intervals on the deposit profile and on the residual creep-life of the vane.

On the vibration analysis of off-road vehicles: Influence of terrain deformation and irregularity

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (22) ◽  
pp. 5418-5436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio Reina ◽  
Antonio Leanza ◽  
Arcangelo Messina
Keyword(s):  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Surface Irregularity ◽  
Parameter Study ◽  
Road Vehicles ◽  
Wheel Rolling ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
The Impact

Surface irregularity acts as a major excitation source in off-road driving that induces vibration of the vehicle body through the tire assembly and the suspension system. When adding ground deformability, this excitation is modulated by the soil properties and operating conditions. The underlying mechanisms that govern ground behavior can be explained and modeled drawing on Terramechanics. Based on this theory, a comprehensive quarter-car model of off-road vehicle is presented that takes into account tire/soil interaction. The model can handle the general case of compliant wheel rolling on compliant ground and it allows ride and road holding performance to be evaluated in the time and frequency domain. An extensive set of simulation tests is included to assess the impact of various surface roughness and ground deformability through a parameter study, showing the potential of the proposed model to describe the behavior of off-road vehicles for design and performance optimization purposes.

Numerical Modeling of the Effects of Leading-Edge Erosion and Trailing-Edge Damage on Wind Turbine Loads and Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Papi ◽  
Lorenzo Cappugi ◽  
Sebastian Perez-Becker ◽  
Alessandro Bianchini
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Lift And Drag ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Wind turbines operate in challenging environmental conditions. In hot and dusty climates, blades are constantly exposed to abrasive particles that, according to many field reports, cause significant damages to the leading edge. On the other hand, in cold climates similar effects can be caused by prolonged exposure to hail and rain. Quantifying the effects of airfoil deterioration on modern multi-MW wind turbines is crucial to correctly schedule maintenance and to forecast the potential impact on productivity. Analyzing the impact of damage on fatigue and extreme loading is also important to improve the reliability and longevity of wind turbines. In this work, a blade erosion model is developed and calibrated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) 10 MW Reference Wind Turbine is selected as the case study, as it is representative of the future generation wind turbines. Lift and Drag polars are generated using the developed model and a CFD numerical setup. Power and torque coefficients are compared in idealized conditions at two wind speeds, i.e., the rated speed and one below it. Full aero-servo-elastic simulations of the turbine are conducted with the eroded polars using NREL's BEM-based code OpenFAST. Sixty-six 10-min simulations are performed for each stage of airfoil damage, reproducing operating conditions specified by the IEC 61400-1 power production DLC-group, including wind shear, yaw misalignment, and turbulence. Aeroelastic simulations are analyzed, showing maximum decreases in CP of about 12% as well as reductions in fatigue and extreme loading.

scholarly journals Experimental Study and Performance Analysis of a Portable Atmospheric Water Generator

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei He ◽  
Pengkun Yu ◽  
Zhongting Hu ◽  
Song Lv ◽  
Minghui Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Water Yield ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Air Flow Rate ◽  
Thermoelectric Coolers ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Found in some specific scenarios, drinking water is hard for people to get, such as during expeditions and scientific investigations. First, a novel water generator with only two thermoelectric coolers (Model A) is designed for extracting water from atmospheric vapor and then experimentally studied under a small inlet air flow rate. The impact of operating conditions on surface temperatures of cold/hot sides and water yield are investigated, including the air flow rate and humidity. Alternately, to determine the super performance of Model A, a comparative experiment between Model A and a reference model (Model B) is carried out. The results suggest that both the cold/hot temperature and water yield in Model A increases with the humidity and air flow rate rising. Seen in comparisons of Model A and Model B, it is found that, at an air humidity of 90% and air flow rate of 30 m3/h, the total water yield was increased by 43.4% and the corresponding value reached the maximum increment of 66.7% at an air humidity of 60% and air flow rate of 30 m3/h. These features demonstrate the advantage of Model A especially in low air humidity compared to Model B.

A Direct Performance Comparison of Vaned and Vaneless Stators for Radial Turbines

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. T. Spence ◽  
R. S. E. Rosborough ◽  
D. Artt ◽  
G. McCullough
Keyword(s):  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Turbine Performance ◽  
Radial Turbine ◽  
Surface Finishes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Radial Turbines ◽  
Extensive Performance

An extensive performance investigation has been conducted on a radial turbine with three different vaneless volutes and three corresponding vaned stators. Previously published comparisons have been based on turbines with unmatched flow rates, meaning that the impact of stator losses was not isolated from rotor and exit losses. Each vaned stator configuration tested in this investigation matched the flow rate of the corresponding vaneless volute to within 1%. The volutes and the vaned stators were all machined in order to achieve high quality and comparable surface finishes. At all operating conditions, the vaneless volutes were shown to deliver a significant efficiency advantage over the vaned stators. However, the vaneless volute turbines did not demonstrate any greater tolerance for off-design operating conditions than the vaned stator configurations. Full performance data are presented for the six different turbine configurations tested and a one-dimensional turbine performance model is evaluated as a means of predicting and extrapolating turbine performance.

scholarly journals Removal of 4-Nitrophenol from Aqueous Solution by Using Polyphenylsulfone-Based Blend Membranes: Characterization and Performance

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Ali Amer Yahya ◽  
Khalid T. Rashid ◽  
Maryam Y. Ghadhban ◽  
Noor Edin Mousa ◽  
Hasan Shaker Majdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Feed Solution ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Optimum Operating ◽  
Operational Variables ◽  
Blend Membranes ◽  
Dope Solution ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Among many contaminants in wastewater, organic phenol compounds presented a major concern to endanger the water resources safety. In the present study, blend nanofiltration (NF) membranes comprising polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and polyethersulfone (PES) were prepared via the non-induced phase separation and their performance was examined against 4-Nitrophenol (4-NP). The PES ratio in the dope solution was varied from 6 to 9 wt.% to probe the impact of PES on the retention and permeation characteristics of the final membranes. A series of experimental tools were employed to estimate the characteristics of the membranes, including surface and cross-section, hydrophilicity, pore size and pore size distribution. Performance evaluation of the NF membranes was conducted considering two operational variables; pH and initial feed solution. About 99% removal of 4-NP along with 6.2 L/m2.h.bar was achieved at the optimum operating conditions as revealed by optimization and mathematical modelling.

scholarly journals Theoretical and Experimental Study to Determine Voltage Violation, Reverse Electric Current and Losses in Prosumers Connected to Low-Voltage Power Grid

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 4568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torres ◽  
Negreiros ◽  
Tiba
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Reverse Current ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
The Impact

The impact of PV generation distributed in a low voltage transmission line depends on many factors: The distribution lines and PV generators characteristics, its location, operational control, local meteorological conditions, electricity consumption profile, and the electricity cost variation. An atypical and challenging behavior of photovoltaic distributed generation (DG) insertion in consumer units (CUs), implies in some circumstances, as the reverse directionality of the power flow between the load equipped with a photovoltaic system generator and the electrical grid, when a CU contains a distributed generation and low power consumption, the power flow will be directed to the power electric grid. In this work, the modeling of a low-voltage real feeder was performed, setting the variables of the system under real operating conditions. As result, voltage levels variability throughout the feeder, the electrical losses, and the asymmetry between the phases were observed. Through simulation scenarios, the occurrence of voltage increase under different penetration scenarios of distributed generation was verified and there was a 10% increase in reference voltage as well as the occurrence of higher electrical losses by reverse current, reaching 1200% more with a DG penetration, in the massive presence of the photovoltaic generator. The mitigatory action used in this work was able to attenuate the negative impacts to the feeder circuit, ensuring the integrity grid and the consumer unit.

scholarly journals Sensitivity Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of a Salient-Pole Synchronous Machine Considering the Static Rotor Eccentricity Effect

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Albino Padilla ◽  
D. Olguín Salinas ◽  
A. Román Messina
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Synchronous Machine ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Synchronous Machines ◽  
Salient Pole ◽  
Salient Pole Synchronous Machine ◽  
Static Eccentricity ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents the sensitivity analysis of the behavior of a synchronous machine using the winding functiontheory considering the effect of static air-gap eccentricity. The winding function theory as a method to calculate theinductances of synchronous machines from the geometry and the actual arranging of the windings is presented. Then,detailed numerical simulations are carried out to examine the impact of eccentricity on the steady state regimes. Theimportant role of static eccentricity and its links with various symmetrical and asymmetrical operating conditions arediscussed as well as its influence on the machine parameters and performance are investigated. Experimental andanalytical parameter results are presented for a 60 Hz, six-pole laboratory synchronous machine connected to aninfinite bus under various static eccentricity conditions.

Process Variability Analysis in Interconnect, Logic, and Arithmetic Blocks of 16-nm FinFET FPGAs

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Endri Taka ◽  
Konstantinos Maragos ◽  
George Lentaris ◽  
Dimitrios Soudris
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Process Variability ◽  
Variability Analysis ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Actual Test

In the current work, we study the process variability of logic, interconnect, and arithmetic/DSP resources in commercial 16-nm FPGAs. We create multiple, soft-macro sensors for each distinct resource under evaluation, and we deploy them across the FPGA fabric to measure intra-die variation, as well as across multiple FPGAs to measure inter-die variation. The derived results are used to create device-signature variability maps characterizing the distribution of variability across the die. Our study includes decoupling of variability to systematic and stochastic parts, exploration of variability under various voltage and temperature conditions and correlation analysis between the variability maps of the different resources. Furthermore, we scrutinize the impact of variability on the performance of actual test circuits and correlate the retrieved results with the sensor-based maps. Our experimental results on four Zynq XCZU7EV FPGAs showed significant intra- and inter-die variability, up to 7.8% and 8.9%, respectively, with a small increase under certain operating conditions. The correlation analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between the logic and arithmetic resources, whereas the interconnects showed a slightly weaker correlation in specific devices. Finally, a relatively moderate correlation was calculated between the variability maps and performance of test circuits due their dissimilar operating behavior versus our sensors.

scholarly journals Comparison of Honey Bee Mating Optimization and Genetic Algorithm for Coordinated Design of Pss and Statcom Based on Damping of Power System Oscillation

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Safari ◽  
Ali Ahmadian ◽  
Masoud Aliakbar Golkar
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Low Frequency Oscillations ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Honey Bee Mating Optimization ◽  
Better Than

Recently, honey bee mating optimization (HBMO) technique and genetic algorithms (GA) have attracted considerable attention among various modern heuristic optimization techniques. This paper presents the application and performance comparison of HBMO and GA optimization techniques, for coordinated design of STATCOM and PSS. The design objective is to enhance damping of the low frequency oscillations. The design problem of the controller is formulated as an optimization problem and both HBMO and GA optimization techniques are employed to search for optimal controller parameters. The performance of both optimization techniques for damping low frequency oscillations are tested and demonstrated through nonlinear time-domain simulation and some performance indices studies to different disturbances over a wide range of loading conditions. The results show that the designed controller by HBMO performs better than GA in finding the solution. Moreover, the system performance analysis under different operating conditions show that the φ based controller is superior to the C based controller.

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