This is the final part of a five-part series on the design, operation, and maintenance of reverse osmosis systems for powerplants compiled by Wes Byrne, U.S. Water’s consultant on membrane technologies. Parts I, II, III, and IV are identified below. Part I: Value proposition, how it works Part II: Importance of a pilot study in

It happens to all of us. One day we wake up and realize, we’re not young anymore. You can, in the same breath, decide you need to do some things differently. Or, you can ignore it, and pay a larger price later. The same thing is true with heat-recovery steam generators (HRSGs). Combined-cycle plants experienced

Ever stop to think about what’s going on with your HRSG’s steam drums, out of sight for the most part and all wrapped up in insulation? Even if you were to hike up to the drum level what could you see? Next question: How many people at your plant really think about the boiler? Their

It’s easy to forget about the “big box” selective catalytic reduction (SCR) unit sandwiched in your HRSG modules, even though it stands between you and compliance with your air permit, and your ability to operate. At the 2017 conference of the Combined Cycle Users Group (CCUG), held in Phoenix the last week of August, Andy