Projects
EPRI award winning results
Internationally recognised by EPRI for best practices in cycle chemistry management at a large coal fired power plant in 2012. However even this was not good enough to minimise FAC. As part of any good chemistry program, continual improvement is the key. Further initiatives included a complete change in cycle chemistry between 2016 -2019, shutting down FAC. Flexible operations requirements in todays changing electricity market now drive further work on wet & dry storage, and extra low load operations.
Continual improvement processes are required - challenge the status quo using Power Plant Chemical Engineering's on-the-job experience.
Chemical data analysis & reporting
There are many ways to look at data and trends, however using the wrong analysis techniques can hide problems or improvements! Cycle chemistry reports written by Power Plant Chemical Engineering personnel are comprehensive and have been well received by boiler certifiers when AS3788 Risk Based Inspections are undertaken.
Power Plant Chemical Engineering has the analysis techniques for cycle chemistry auditing, reporting or performance monitoring.
Cycle chemistry change management
After years adjusting the chemistry at a major Australian power plant, trying without success to find the “sweet spot” that would minimise copper corrosion in LP heater tubes and iron loss in pipes due to flow accelerated corrosion (FAC), a major change to AVT O was implemented with outstanding results. FAC was shut down throughout the condensate and feedwater system, and iron transportation minimised to world class levels. Oxygen control has been optimised.
Cycle chemistry needs a holistic approach & Power Plant Chemical Engineering has the experience to steer you in the right direction.
Chemical monitoring equipment
Chemical control rooms, water analysis rooms, chemical racks, whatever you call them at your site, they are essential for safe boiler operations & to minimise the risk of asset damage from chemically induced corrosion or deposition. Specifying the right equipment that is not only reliable and accurate, but ergonomic to use and maintain, is not easy to achieve to everyone’s satisfaction.