scholarly journals LONG TERM AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN REFERENCE TO THERMAL POWER PLANTS USING SATELLITE DATA IN SINGRAULI REGION, INDIA

Author(s):  
H. K. Romana ◽  
R. P. Singh ◽  
D. P. Shukla

Abstract. The exponentially growing population and related anthropogenic activities have led to modifications in local environment. The change in local environment, evolving pattern of land use, concentrations of greenhouse gases and aerosols alter the energy balance of our climate system. This alteration in climate is leading to premature deaths worldwide. This study analyses the air quality of Singrauli region, Madhya Pradesh, India for the past 15 years. Otherwise known as Urjanchal “the energy capital” of India has been declared as critically polluted by CPCB. The study provides an updated list of thermal power plants in the study area and their emission effects on the local environment. The pollutants analyzed in the study are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and particulate matter. Long term remotely sensed data was obtained from NASA Giovanni for past 15 years. Statistical analysis is used to characterize seasonal and annual variations of trace gases in the study area. The study concluded that Methane, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide and Sulphur dioxide are on an increasing trend with an average rate of 1.03, 0.99, 2.15 and 1.09 annually. Secondly, Methane & SO2, PM2.5 & NO2, PM10 & NO2, CO2 & Methane and PM2.5 & PM10 have strong correlations with a 95% significance. Furthermore, Methane, SO2 and CO2 exhibit cyclic variation with change in season. The study also indicated that maximum aerosols present in the study area are a result of anthropogenic activities.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andaç Akdemir ◽  
Osman Nuri Ergun

In this study, daily averages of air quality parameters were measured in two stations (S1 and S2) of the organized industrial district in Samsun. The meteorological variables were measured at only one station (S1), such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, and ambient pressure in 2007, and the daily promised limit for nitrogen dioxide has been especially exceeded at 206 times for 1st station. However, exceeds of the limit value in 2006 for 1st station was reduced by approximately 3.5 times. The daily nitrogen dioxide concentration did not exceed the daily limit of WHO[1] as for 2nd station. The results obtained showed that under the influence of dominant wind direction, the second station measurement results are higher than that of the first station. To determine all of the possible environmental effects, the measurements should be analyzed from a multi-point perspective.


Author(s):  
Igor L. Pioro

Supercritical Fluids (SCFs) have unique thermophyscial properties and heat-transfer characteristics, which make them very attractive for use in power industry. In this chapter, specifics of thermophysical properties and heat transfer of SCFs such as water, carbon dioxide, and helium are considered and discussed. Also, particularities of heat transfer at Supercritical Pressures (SCPs) are presented, and the most accurate heat-transfer correlations are listed. Supercritical Water (SCW) is widely used as the working fluid in the SCP Rankine “steam”-turbine cycle in fossil-fuel thermal power plants. This increase in thermal efficiency is possible by application of high-temperature reactors and power cycles. Currently, six concepts of Generation-IV reactors are being developed, with coolant outlet temperatures of 500°C~1000°C. SCFs will be used as coolants (helium in GFRs and VHTRs, and SCW in SCWRs) and/or working fluids in power cycles (helium, mixture of nitrogen (80%) and helium (20%), nitrogen and carbon dioxide in Brayton gas-turbine cycles, and SCW/“steam” in Rankine cycle).


1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Masuyama ◽  
K. Setoguchi ◽  
H. Haneda ◽  
F. Nanjo

The increase of long-term service exposure to thermal power plants, the tendency toward intermediate and cyclic operation to meet the change in electric power demand and supply situation, and the requirement to develop higher-temperature and higher-pressure plants have led to increasing attention towards the reliability improvement. This paper presents findings from field experiences of cracking or failure and two types of damage analyses—(1) creep-fatigue damage analysis based on the life fraction rule and (2) metallurgical damage analysis—of boiler pressure parts that have been exposed to long-term elevated temperature service. The field experiences are (1) cracking or failure of thick-walled Type 316 stainless steel pressure parts in the main steam line of an ultra-supercritical thermal power plant and (2) dissimilar metal weld joints for boiler tubing. The creep-fatigue damage analysis of these pressure parts showed a reasonable correspondence with the field experience. According to the creep-fatigue damage analysis and the metallurgical damage analysis, most of damage was restrained creep mode phenomenon without deformation. The creep damage was composed of metallurgical damage and mechanical damage such as microvoids and structural defects. One method of simulating field experienced creep damage was proposed and performed. As a result, the process of creep voids being generated and growing into cracks without deformation was successfully observed. Also a review of the current status of nondestructive detecting methods of creep damage suggests that detecting the creep voids metallurgically is more practical at the present time than doing so analyzing the changes in physical properties of the material. It is also suggested that, in the metallurgical approach, detecting the creep voids and cracks by replica method and anlayzing precipitates for evaluation of material deterioration by precipitate extraction method will make it possible to successfully address the problem of plant equipment creep damage evaluation and life prediction.


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Roshdy AbdelRassoul ◽  
S. IEEE ◽  
Mohamed Zaghloul ◽  
Mohamed Omar ◽  
Islam El Adly

Author(s):  
Igor Pioro ◽  
Mohammed Mahdi ◽  
Roman Popov

SuperCritical Fluids (SCFs) have unique thermophyscial properties and heat-transfer characteristics, which make them very attractive for use in power industry. In this chapter, specifics of thermophysical properties and heat transfer of SCFs such as water, carbon dioxide and helium are considered and discussed. Also, particularities of heat transfer at SuperCritical Pressures (SCPs) are presented, and the most accurate heat-transfer correlations are listed. SuperCritical Water (SCW) is widely used as the working fluid in the SCP Rankine “steam”-turbine cycle in fossil-fuel thermal power plants. This increase in thermal efficiency is possible by application of high-temperature reactors and power cycles. Currently, six concepts of Generation-IV reactors are being developed, with coolant outlet temperatures of 500°C~1000°C. SCFs will be used as coolants (helium in GFRs and VHTRs; and SCW in SCWRs) and/or working fluids in power cycles (helium; mixture of nitrogen (80%) and helium [20%]; nitrogen, and carbon dioxide in Brayton gas-turbine cycles; and SCW “steam” in Rankine cycle).


2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (8) ◽  
pp. 640-646
Author(s):  
A. G. Rudenko ◽  
V. N. Voyevodin ◽  
S. V. Gozhenko ◽  
P. A. Mischenko

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 1388-1396
Author(s):  
Wen Yong Wang ◽  
Bo Jun Ke ◽  
Gao Ping Fu

Based on a detailed survey on the source and volume of SO2 emission over Chengdu economic circle, the third-generation air quality model CMAQ is adopted for simulating the concentration of SO2 in the air over Chengdu Economic Circle. The results show that the hourly average concentration, daily average concentration and annual average concentration of SO2 in air exceed the limit of national standard, and the affected areas respectively account for 0.12%, 0.18% and 0.03% of the total area of the economic circle. Meanwhile, according to the result of calculation, the SO2 emissions of thermal power plants, chemical industry, building materials plants and industrial area sources make the largest contribution to the SO2 concentration in the air, with ratios of 36.15%, 18.67%, 11.81% and 8.34% respectively. thus,main measures to reduce emissions of SO2 in Chengdu economic circle are proposed as follows: focusing on the control of the emissions of SO2 from industrial enterprises, especially in the thermal power plants, chemical industry, building materials plants as well as industrial boilers; joint prevention and control measures should be implemented between the cities, so as to reduce the interaction caused dy emissions of SO2. With the application of the above measures, the total SO2 emissions can be reduced by 50% and the concentration of SO2 in the air can meet with the Class II of national ambient air quality Standard.


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