MOVEMENT OF METAL BETWEEN COOLING ROLLS

The article presents the results of a study of the process of cooling a liquid molten metal on the surface of rotating rolls. A mathematical model is proposed to determine the optimal ratio of the cooling water temperature and the size of the cooling surfaces. The research results can be used to optimize technological processes associated with the production of thin metal sheets.

Analysis of the Problem of Natural Gas Waterlogging

The domestic gas industry has been set an ambitious goal in the form of a state programme for extensive gasification of Polish cities and towns. This provides for transition of the municipal thermal energy and of the municipal economy to natural gas. Ensuring of reliable and safe transport of the gaseous fuel is also a part of this programme. The article discusses the problems of transporting of the nitrogen-rich natural gas from the local mines, related to water of unknown origin appearing in it. The events that can confirm that there is a possibility of moisture condensation from the gas and its migration deep into the distribution network have been analysed. The actual level of moisture in the natural gas, which is already directly supplied to the consumers, has been experimentally tested. It has been proved by the computer calculations that in the conditions of high pressure in the network, there is a possibility of such condensation, depending on the external atmospheric conditions and physicochemical parameters of the gas. It has been proposed to change the existing designing & construction legal provisions in order to protect the gas networks against water accumulating in them in a better way.

Thermophysical properties of porous materials

The study of the porosity of thermal insulation made of refractory materials is an important task for the power industry, since the thermal conductivity of porous materials depends on the shape and especially the location of the pores. An analytical review of existing technologies shows that research in this area is not enough to simulate the process of heat and mass transfer in porous alumina material. Experimental determination of the characteristics of heat and mass transfer in porous materials during the formation of a porous structure is a pressing scientific problem. This article analyzes the influence of the composition of materials on the formation of pores, as well as the effect of various impurities and temperature on the thermal conductivity of the material.

Enhancing the exhaust heat recovery in integrated energy plant

The efficiency of exhaust heat recovery in typical integrated energy plant on the base of reciprocating gas engines with absorption lithium-bromide chiller for combined electricity, heat and refrigeration supply of the factory "Sаndorа"–"PepsiCо Ukraine" is analyzed. The reserves of decreasing the heat exhausted into atmosphere are revealed on the base of monitoring data and their realization through conversion into refrigeration for cooling the engine cyclic air is proposed. Some scheme decisions of improved and innovative exhaust heat recovery systems providing deep heat conversing into refrigeration for engine cyclic air cooling are developeded.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF USING REE-CONTAINING NÌTRATE SYSTEMS IN FORMING MULTICOMPONENT OXIDE FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

For obtaining the nanosized inorganic materials on oxides of transition and rare earth elements, the most promising is the use of methods of "soft chemistry" based on synthesis from aqueous or non-aqueous solutions at relatively low temperatures. Their key advantages are: the possibility of obtaining products with controlled composition and micromorphology, efficiency, environmental acceptance and so on.

THE METHOD OF NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSION REDUCTION DURING THE COMBUSTION OF GASEOUS FUEL IN MUNICIPAL THERMAL POWER BOILERS

The nitrogen oxides in a flame of burning fuel can be created by many mechanisms. The amount of NOx concentration emitted to the ground atmosphere mainly depends on the type of fuel burned in the industrial and heating boilers. Changes in the country's thermal policy and requirements that are set for us by the European Union States are forcing us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Directed metered ballast method is one of the most attractive techniques for reducing NOx emissions. In recent years, moisture injection technology is still investigated on low and medium power thermal power boilers operating on gaseous fuel. The goal of this work was to perform the investigations of the process of a moisture injection into the zones of decisive influence (SDW-I and SDW-II) on steam and water boilers: DKVR 10-13, DKVR 20-13, DE 25-14 and PTVM-50. The obtained results clearly show how the proposed method affects NOx reduction and boiler efficiency.

Main engine of transport ship inlet air cooling by ejector chiller

The efficiency of cooling the air at the inlet of marine slow speed diesel engine turbocharger by ejector chiller utilizing the heat of exhaust gases and scavenge air were analyzed. The values of air temperature drop at the inlet of engine turbocharger and corresponding decrease in fuel consumption of the engine at varying climatic conditions on the route line Odesa-Yokogama- Odesa were evaluated.

RESEARCH OF CYCLONE CHARACTERISTICS FOR DRY CLEANING OF GASES FROM DUST

The development and application of new, more efficient dust collection units that will help reduce emissions and conserve some very valuable resources for production is an important area of research. With the growth of innovation in technological enterprises, the number of harmful emissions into the atmosphere is growing. Thus, the ecological condition of the environment deteriorates. The basic analytical dependences which are necessary for construction of a technique of carrying out experiments and calculations of dust catching for concrete working conditions are developed. Methods of calculating cyclones as vortex devices and research of cyclone operation for air purification from dust were investigated. On the basis of the used basic theoretical positions of heat and mass transfer and thermodynamics at carrying out analytical researches the mathematical model was offered. Calculations of new designs of modern cyclones to obtain their geometric dimensions, resistance and dust capture efficiency were presented. Modern cyclones are designed to more effectively remove dust from the air during various types of work.

Innovative air conditioning system with rational distribution of thermal load

The efficiency of air conditioning (AC) systems depends on the operation of their air coolers at varying heat loads in response to current changeable climatic conditions. The intensity of heat transfer of refrigerant, evaporated inside air coils, drops at the final stage of evaporation, that is caused by drying out the inner wall surface. This results in lowering the overall heat transfer coefficient and reduction of air cooler efficiency in the whole. The concept of overfilling air coils that leads to excluding a dry-out of their inner surface and falling the overall heat transfer intensity at variation of refrigerant flows in response to change of current thermal load on air coolers is developed.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY EVALUATION FROM GALVANIC SLUDGE DURING LONG-TERM STORAGE

The article analyses the ecological state of the soil in an enterprise with a galvanic shop that produces chips and microcircuits. The problem of production waste storage in open areas is investigated. Environmental hazards during long-term storage of sludge have been identified. The composition of the sludge obtained after sewage treatment of the production of the copper line was investigated. A method for predicting the level and depth of soil salinity during long-term sludge storage is proposed. The experience of reuse of copper extracted from sludge is analysed.