Development of Pilot Plant Gasification Systems for the Conversion of Crop and Wood Residues to Thermal and Electrical Energy

1978 ◽  
pp. 142-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. O. WILLIAMS ◽  
J. R. GOSS ◽  
J. J. MEHLSCHAU ◽  
B. JENKINS ◽  
J. RAMMING
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Wood Residues

scholarly journals Methodology for the Evaluation of the Electrical Energy Potential of Residual Biomass from the Wood Industry: A Case Study in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto César de Mendonça Brasil
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Plant Size ◽  
The State ◽  
Wood Industry ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Curve Fit ◽  
Wood Residues

This chapter presents in a consolidated manner the step-by-step methodology to estimate the electrical energy potential of industrial wood residues considering the dependency of the efficiency of the power plants with their size. A function of the overall efficiency with power was obtained from a best curve fit of real data both taken from the literature and from Brazilian biomass-fired power plants. The methodology was applied to the determination of the electrical energy potential of wood industry residues in the State of Pará (data collected in 2004). Two cases were analyzed: one where a constant electrical efficiency of 25% was considered (independently of the amount of residues generated) and another where the proposed function of efficiency with power was used. Results show that in the State of Pará, the existent 675 sawmills generated 2.95 × 106 t in dry basis. When the dependency of efficiency with plant size is not considered, the electrical energy potential and average installed power (3140.4 GWh and 2 MWe) are overestimated in comparison to the herein proposed methodology (1868.8 GWh and 1 MWe). The present methodology, considering the efficiency as a function of the power, results in an average efficiency of 12.3% (lower than 25%).

Experimental Analysis of a Small Prototype of Peripheral Turbine for Decompression of Natural Gas

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo M. Bartolini ◽  
Danilo Salvi
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Low Flow ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Appreciable Increase ◽  
Pipeline Networks ◽  
In Series

In most cases, methane distributed through pipeline networks is decompressed in substation through the use of throttling valves. An alternative process for decompressing natural gas consists of using turboexpanders: as the gas moves through the machine, the energy is removed from the fluid by the reduction in pressure and temperature; it’s then converted to mechanical energy by means of a rotor; the mechanical energy is transferred to the shaft and then converted to electrical energy. This paper illustrates how a part of the energy lost through decompression can be recovered by means of peripheral turbines. These non-conventional turboexpanders can handle a range of applications, characterized by high expansion ratios and low flow rates, which traditional movers haven’t covered because their use wouldn’t be economically feasible. Peripheral turbines offer specific advantages as prime movers whenever and wherever smaller mass flows and high expansion ratios are involved. Moreover, the presence of high pressure coefficients and low specific speeds support the choice of this mover in those cases which demand low level power at low revolutions from energy sources under high pressure. On the other hand, one negative aspect is that the level of isentropic efficiency is rather low. Nevertheless, owing to the small overall dimensions of the peripheral turbine, the mover can be usefully applied in a modular construction system, in which a number of machines can be assembled, either in series or in parallel, without an appreciable increase in price. The fact that the units are modular makes the system extraordinary versatile and adaptable. In order to verify the technical feasibility of the project, detailed engineering was performed for a hypothetical pilot plant, based on data for a specific gas distribution network. Then a feasibility economic study was performed for the pilot plant. The evaluation of the pay back period and the NPV demonstrate the validity of the investment.

Pilot Plant Data for Synthetic Iron Oxides

1952 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-449
Author(s):  
C DeWitt ◽  
M Livingood ◽  
K Miller
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxides ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Plant Data

Reduction of structural vibrations with the piezoelectric stacks ring

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 729-736
Author(s):  
Jincheng He ◽  
Xing Tan ◽  
Wang Tao ◽  
Xinhai Wu ◽  
Huan He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Control ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Structural Vibrations ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Piezoelectric Stacks ◽  
Shunt Damping ◽  
Reduction Effect ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

It is known that piezoelectric material shunted with external circuits can convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, which is so called piezoelectric shunt damping technology. In this paper, a piezoelectric stacks ring (PSR) is designed for vibration control of beams and rotor systems. A relative simple electromechanical model of an Euler Bernoulli beam supported by two piezoelectric stacks shunted with resonant RL circuits is established. The equation of motion of such simplified system has been derived using Hamilton’s principle. A more realistic FEA model is developed. The numerical analysis is carried out using COMSOL® and the simulation results show a significant reduction of vibration amplitude at the specific natural frequencies. Using finite element method, the influence of circuit parameters on lateral vibration control is discussed. A preliminary experiment of a prototype PSR verifies the PSR’s vibration reduction effect.

Utilization of electrical charges in the pores of tofu waste for hydrogen production in water

2020 ◽  
pp. 124-135
Author(s):  
I. N. G. Wardana ◽  
N. Willy Satrio
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Positive Charge ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Hydrogen Sensor ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Partial Charge ◽  
Delocalized Electron ◽  
Water Hydrogen

Tofu is main food in Indonesia and its waste generally pollutes the waters. This study aims to change the waste into energy by utilizing the electric charge in the pores of tofu waste to produce hydrogen in water. The tofu pore is negatively charged and the surface surrounding the pore has a positive charge. The positive and negative electric charges stretch water molecules that have a partial charge. With the addition of a 12V electrical energy during electrolysis, water breaks down into hydrogen. The test was conducted on pre-treated tofu waste suspension using oxalic acid. The hydrogen concentration was measured by a MQ-8 hydrogen sensor. The result shows that the addition of turmeric together with sodium bicarbonate to tofu waste in water, hydrogen production increased more than four times. This is due to the fact that magnetic field generated by delocalized electron in aromatic ring in turmeric energizes all electrons in the pores of tofu waste, in the sodium bicarbonate, and in water that boosts hydrogen production. At the same time the stronger partial charge in natrium bicarbonate shields the hydrogen proton from strong attraction of tofu pores. These two combined effect are very powerful for larger hydrogen production in water by tofu waste.

On Energy Status indicators and the role of renewableEnergy under Economic Crisis

2014 ◽  
pp. 92-105
Author(s):  
P. Bezrukikh ◽  
P. Bezrukikh (Jr.)
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Primary Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Status ◽  
Economy Growth ◽  
The World ◽  
Production Regime

The article analyzes the dynamics of consumption of primary energy and production of electrical energy in the world for 1973-2012 and the volume of renewable energy. It is shown that in the crisis year of 20 0 9 there was a significant reduction in primary energy consumption and production of electrical energy. At the same time, renewable energy has developed rapidly, well above the rate of the world economy growth. The development of renewable energy is one of the most effective ways out of the crisis, taking into account its production regime, energy, environmental, social and economic efficiency. The forecast for the development of renewable energy for the period up to 2020, compiled by the IEA, is analyzed. It is shown that its assessment rates are conservative; the authors justify higher rates of development of renewable energy.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF CAR PROPERTIES ON A PHYSICAL MODEL

2019 ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Oleksii Timkov ◽  
Dmytro Yashchenko ◽  
Volodymyr Bosenko
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Remote Control ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Model Experiment ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Motor Current ◽  
Memory Card ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The article deals with the development of a physical model of a car equipped with measuring, recording and remote control equipment for experimental study of car properties. A detailed description of the design of the physical model and of the electronic modules used is given, links to application libraries and the code of the first part of the program for remote control of the model are given. Atmega microcontroller on the Arduino Uno platform was used to manage the model and register the parameters. When moving the car on the memory card saved such parameters as speed, voltage on the motor, current on the motor, the angle of the steered wheel, acceleration along three coordinate axes are recorded. Use of more powerful microcontrollers will allow to expand the list of the registered parameters of movement of the car. It is possible to measure the forces acting on the elements of the car and other parameters. In the future, it is planned to develop a mathematical model of motion of the car and check its adequacy in conducting experimental studies on maneuverability on the physical model. In addition, it is possible to conduct studies of stability and consumption of electrical energy. The physical model allows to quickly change geometric dimensions and mass parameters. In the study of highway trains, this approach will allow to investigate the various layout schemes of highway trains in the short term. It is possible to make two-axle road trains and saddle towed trains, three-way hitched trains of different layout. The results obtained will allow us to improve not only the mathematical model, but also the experimental physical model, and move on to further study the properties of hybrid road trains with an active trailer link. This approach allows to reduce material and time costs when researching the properties of cars and road trains. Keywords: car, physical model, experiment, road trains, sensor, remote control, maneuverability, stability.

Pilot plant plasma-catalytic system for the decomposition of a volatile organic compound

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-259
Author(s):  
Shreedhar Devkota ◽  
◽  
Jin Oh Jo ◽  
Dong Lyong Jang ◽  
Young Jin Hyun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compound ◽  
Catalytic System ◽  
Volatile Organic Compound ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Volatile Organic
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