Inside the Matrix Part 2: Breaking the Code Basically, a microprocessor controls the direction and magnitude of a LOT of electrical signals. Read More
CO2 Capture – Post-Combustion (Part 2) Greenhouse gases and global warming have, over time, become accepted as the reason for Climate Change. Read More
Incomplete Combustion in Coal-fired Power Plants Incomplete combustion occurs in a coal-fired unit’s furnace when insufficient oxygen (O2) is available during fuel combustion. “Excess Air” is the amount of O2 available … Read More
Inside the Matrix: Quick Look at Power Plant Control Systems For most of us born before 1990, controls or logic diagrams remind us of Indiana Jones trying to decipher some ancient scroll. Read More
Water Chemistry: Beans, Beer, and Boilers If you’re anything like me (and millions of other people on this beautiful rock), your day starts with a cup of a life-giving juice known … Read More
Part 1: Carbon Dioxide Capture – Post Combustion Greenhouse gases and global warming have, over time, become accepted as the reason for Climate Change. Read More
Watchstanding Principles – As featured in Power Magazine Periodically throughout the year, each of us at Fossil Consulting Services contributes a post to our blog. This allows us to present information on topics … Read More
Induced Draft Cooling Tower Cold Weather Operations When operating induced draft cooling towers during cold weather (wet bulb temperature less than 32°F), one of the prime considerations is the prevention of icing … Read More
Challenges Facing the Power Industry Today’s power industry is facing many more challenges than even, say, 10 years ago. For instance, many expect the Power Industry to lose a significant … Read More
