White Papers and Case Studies For The Power Generation Industry
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In Times of Drought: 9 Economic Facts About Water In The United States
4/2/2015
This Hamilton Project memo presents nine economic facts that provide relevant background context to the water crisis in the United States.
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It’s Time For Industrial Treatment To Find A Phosphorus Alternative
8/7/2017
Amid growing concerns around algal bloom, industrial operations are under pressure to stop using phosphorus-based water treatment technology. But transition to an alternative can be daunting.
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Hydro-Electric Power Station Benefits From The Use Of Siemens Flow Meters
3/30/2020
A power plant plant experienced an accident when a pipe broke after it was sand-dusted during maintenance. The pump location, including the turbines and control room, was completely flooded. Read about the customer's search for a cost-effective flow measurement solution to drive a safety shut-down valve in case the pipe should break again.
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Design And Care Of Reverse Osmosis Systems, Part 3: Operation And Monitoring
2/5/2019
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems offer power plant owners and operators a reliable and well-proven water treatment solution. However, designing and caring for an RO system requires a thorough understanding of a plant’s water supply and the technology’s capabilities. The final article of this three-part series will address RO system operation and maintenance best practices.
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Design-Build Using Actiflo Technology
3/6/2015
A state-of-the-art 695-MW power generation facility was recently installed in the Northeastern U.S. to serve the country’s highest demand market. Its innovative power generation technologies, emissions control systems and process efficiencies make it one of the cleanest, most efficient and technologically advanced supercritical pulverized coal (SPC) power plants in the U.S.
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Water Is Energy
6/21/2022
More than 2,000 years ago, Greek and Roman engineers harnessed the power of water to drive grain mills, and the technology soon spread as far as China, where it was used to forge iron. By the 4th century, the Romans had scaled up water wheel technology to build a massive flour plant in Arles, France, powered by 16 overshot water wheels. During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci sketched out visions of water-driven sawmills, forges, factories, and spinning works.
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Natural Gas-Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant Improves The Performance Of Water Treatment System
7/19/2016
A natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility located in Idaho contacted QUA to find a solution to improve the performance of a water treatment system used to recycle the plant’s cooling tower blow down water.
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U.S. Power Profile Shift Sparks Water Opportunity
9/12/2016
The power sector looks to zero liquid discharge and taps municipal reclaimed water as a water reuse strategy.
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Maximum Water Reuse, Zero Liquid Discharge — A Power Plant Case Study
3/1/2015
ELCOGAS, established in 1992 with the aim of building and operating a 335 MW Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant as well as the commercialization of its technology.
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Rounding Up The Water, Clean Energy, And Climate Bills In The 85th Texas Legislative Session
4/18/2017
We’re entering the home stretch of the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature.