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Methods of observing the safety and some special features of catalytic power plants

In the present paper, two construction methods for observing safety of catalytic boilers with fixed and fluidised bed are presented. They are connected with using the fuel nozzles cooled by water and the flame extinction filters. The experiments confirmed their positive effect. The article also contains the descriptions of some features of catalytic thermal power plants concerning their capacity ...

Dec. 10, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Harmonisation of safety rules: can existing nuclear power plants be forced to comply with new requirements?

This paper, based on a survey in nine countries, deals with the way in which different countries impose new requirements on existing nuclear power plants. This is a question that will often arise when national regulations are revised in a process of international harmonisation. It will be shown that new requirements can be divided into three categories with different justifications and different ...

Aug. 22, 2006

By Inderscience Publishers

Industry Experts Address Solutions for Major Safety and Environmental Hazards and Risks Prevalent in Fossil-Fuel Power Plants

The upcoming marcus evans HSE Excellence for Fossil Generation Conference — set to take place August 6–8, 2013, in Dallas, Texas — will address critical challenges and lessons learned in the industry to drive solution-based topics, including worksite safety management, confined space, safety training, fall ...

Jul. 18, 2013

By Marcus Evans

BBA emergency pump units for a nuclear power plant

Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, safety regulations at many nuclear plants have been considerably tightened, this has led to an increased demand for fire fighting pump systems. These systems must comply with extremely strict requirements and regulations. Working closely together with the Belgian distributor Rental Pumps, BBA Pumps has recently completed one of the most demanding ...

Feb. 26, 2015

By BBA Pumps

Power Plant Asset Transactions Managing Environmental Issues

Deregulation of the electricity industry has spawned unprecedented asset transfer activity among electric generating companies. Many companies are focusing on generation, while a large number of former generating companies are shifting their focus to concentrate on power distribution and communication initiatives. The result is a significant turnover of power plants to new owners as generating ...

Jan. 1, 2002

By AECOM

Fault-tolerant power supply for safety significant nuclear instrumentation and control

Nuclear Instrumentation and Control (I&C) must address the issue of power supply differently from other commercial control systems. What is doable for commercial plants, such as a thermal power station, should not be applied for Nuclear Power Plant I&C. The hazards arising from power supply failure in nuclear power stations cannot be compared with other commercial systems. Therefore, the use of ...

Jun. 26, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Safety aspects of future nuclear desalination plants: IAEA activities and world efforts

The use of nuclear reactors for seawater desalination has been investigated extensively for more than ten years and various designs of nuclear reactors have been proposed for future nuclear desalination plants. All such plants should satisfy recent safety requirements. In this paper, we firstly review the general safety requirements to be imposed on future nuclear desalination plants. Secondly, ...

Jan. 30, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Operational and decommissioning safety

The paper highlights the safety aspects during the operational and the decommissioning stages of a nuclear power station. It discusses the safety issues that must be taken into account starting from the design stage until the final restoration of the site. Also, the safety of the plant extension life is mentioned.Keywords: decommissioning safety, operational stage, plant life extension, exchange ...

Jan. 9, 2014

By Inderscience Publishers

Large-scale PV power plants : Maintenance Pays Off

Large-scale PV power plants are an investment in the future. Careful planning and SMA technology perfectly adapted to operator needs ensure that every plant is profitable and produces high yields. Regular maintenance is necessary to guarantee all plant components run safely and optimally, long term. They prevent smaller and larger defects from being overlooked and thus exert a considerable ...

Mar. 2, 2016

By SMA Solar

Thermal Power - Rehabilitation of Existing Plants Industry - Pollution Prevention Guidelines

Introduction Pollution Prevention Guidelines to provide technical advice and guidance to staff and consultants involved in pollution-related projects. The guidelines represent state-of-the-art thinking on how to reduce pollution emissions from the production process. In many cases, the guidelines provide numerical targets for reducing pollution, as well as maximum ...

Jan. 1, 1998

By The World Bank

Case Study - 28 MW Dual-Flash Power Plant

Brady Hot Springs, Nevada, USA – 1992 GDA was a partial owner in this successful project and was responsible for exploration and development of the resource. As Manager of Wellfield Development, GDA recommended the comprehensive wellfield development plan, formulated the exploration program, supervised surface geological mapping and geophysical surveys for siting production and injection ...

Aug. 31, 2016

By Geothermal Development Associates (GDA)

GE Leakwise Application Notes: Oil Leaks at Power Generation Plants

Fossil Fuel Power Generation Fuel fired power generation plants have several oil storage tanks for feeding fuel to the power units. Coal or gas fired power generation plants also have oil storage tanks to be used for start-up or as a back-up energy source. All ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By GE Analytical Instruments

Gas safety in confined spaces

An engineer repairs buried cables; a plant manager enters a small plant room; a contractor inspects the lining of a sewage pipe. All these personnel face a common danger, despite working in widely different industries. Gas-related injury poses a serious threat in any confined space where the free movement of air is limited. ...

Mar. 17, 2010

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Gas Safety in Confined Spaces

Introduction An offshore worker ensures a vessel is safe to enter; a plant manager enters a small plant room; a contractor inspects the lining of a sewage pipe. All these personnel face common dangers, despite working in widely different industries. Gas-related injury poses a serious threat in any confined space where the free movement of air is limited. A confined space ...

Apr. 30, 2012

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Safety and hazards in CCS projects

Carbon capture and storage is now on the technological tipping point – it has reached critical mass with one large-scale, fully integrated power project now almost operational at the SaskPower Boundary Dam project in Canada, using enhanced oil recovery. In the UK, following the announcements of progress at two projects, Peterhead and White Rose, the government’s competition process ...

Apr. 1, 2014

By Energy Institute (EI)

Gas Safety in Confined Spaces

Introduction A confined space is any space large enough for someone to enter and perform assigned work, which has limited means of entry or exit, and which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. This covers just about every industry, including utilities, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and processing, petrochemicals, marine, agriculture, food processing and brewing, as ...

Sep. 5, 2012

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Gas safety in confined spaces

A confined space is any space large enough for someone to enter and perform assigned work, which has limited means of entry or exit, and which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. This covers just about every industry, including utilities, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and processing, petrochemicals, marine, agriculture, food processing and ...

Apr. 2, 2013

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Proprietary electronics for reactor safety and controls

India was one of the first countries in the world to have realised a computer-based reactor protection system. It was in the late 1980s when fully fledged microprocessor-based reactor protection units were commissioned for research and then for power reactors. Since then the proprietary philosophy, applied to have proprietary electronics in reactor protection and control, has expanded to include ...

Feb. 7, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Safety and reliability aspects of seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant of nuclear desalination demonstration project

Desalination systems are mostly based on membrane (RO) and thermal (MSF and MED) processes. High-pressure operation and high level of corrosion are the major aspects of concern in a Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant. Selection of the appropriate material for construction and the following of the proper design, fabrication and testing codes, and safe operational procedures ensure the safety of ...

May 7, 2007

By Inderscience Publishers

VVER safety research: the COVERS project

In the VVER operating countries, as in a number of European Union (EU) countries, the share of nuclear power in the total energy generation is significant. The safety and reliability of VVER operation is therefore not only the key requirement imposed for the prevention of possible radiological accidents, but is also dictated by economic aspects. The Co-ordination Action – 'VVER Safety Research' ...

Jun. 19, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

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