Knowledge Base

Common Sense Solutions to Minimize Emissions

• Identifying boiler feed system culprits
• "Right-sizing" your air handling equipment

"…Plants that are forced to run boilers at lower levels to scale back emissions lose productivity and efficiency, which quickly becomes very costly. Fortunately, there are smart equipment options that help maximize efficiency while reducing particulate emission…"

To read the article in its entirety, download "Common Sense Solutions to Minimize Emissions" by Cliff Moss, VP of ProcessBarron. Download it today.

This North Carolina power plant was selected to convert from coal-firing to biomass-firing. Read about how ProcessBarron's equipment selection and experience in biomass helped ease the transition.

Given today’s competitive business climate, evaluating the performance of industrial fans and their systems, as well as examining possibilities to improve efficiencies, is a smart business decision. Read about key modifications that can generate big cost savings.

The mechanical draft fans that provide combustion air and then exhaust the gases through the air pollution control system are some of the largest parasitic loads required in the operation of a kiln. These fans include cooler vent fans, cooler forced draft fans, kiln, induced draft fans, and bag house induced draft fans. More often than not, these fans do not operate at peak efficiency. Learn about ways to improve the efficiency of these systems.

CFD allows many modifications to be tested simply by altering the geometry of the model and re-running the solution. This simple case study demonstrates the practical use of CFD in a real-world cement application.

This article details wheel balancing procedures and operator instructions.

Best Practices when Converting from Coal to Biomass

• Planning and engineering team selection
• Equipment selection and investment optoins
• Maintenance considerations
• Co-firing options

Material Handling Solutions for Biomass Conversions

"... There are many reasons conversions have been slow to materialize, but a common thread is the lack of familiarity with biomass fuel characteristics, particularly in the utility industry. As the promising transition to biomass fuels gains traction, the biomass industry must gain a better understanding of what it takes for plants to successfully convert from coal-firing to biomass-firing facitlities.

Whether a plant is gearing up for apartial or total conversion to biomass fuels, there are fundamental considerations that project and plant managers need to tak into account. From slecting the right engineering team, to understanding how biomass fuels will affect the boiler and its surrounding equipment, proper planning and understanding of common pitfalls will improve the likelihood of a successful coal-to-biomass plant conversion..."

To read the article in its entirety, download "Best Material Handling Practices when Converting from Coal to Biomass" by Cliff Moss, VP of Materials Handling at ProcessBarron, download it today.

"Biomass Ash Handling: Simplifying the Challenges"

• Mechanical vs. Pneumatic Systems
• Bottom Ash & Fly Ash Systems
• Bottom Ash Removal Systems
• Fly Ash Storage and Unloading

"...Under intense temperature and abrasive conditions, many ash handling systems fail to operate reliably, leaving plant managers at a loss for how to efficiently convey, store and unload residual biomass ash debris. This article will explore common principles and pitfalls in ash handling systems and provide insight on simple solutions that can improve reliability, reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs..."

To read the article in its entirety, download it today.

No two biomass facilities are the same. When it comes to designing a wood yard and fuel-feed system, one size decidedly does not fit all. "Three Degrees of Burn" evaluates:

• Governing considerations to weigh when evaluating wood yard design
• Pros and cons of fully automated vs. manual fuel-feed approaches
• Exploration of the benefits of semi-automation

To read the article in its entirety, download "Three Degrees of Burn" by John Saucier, Materials Handling and Regional Sales Manager of ProcessBarron. Download it today.