Improved Materials For Advanced Pf Boilers And Steam Turbines : Project Profile

Abstract:

<p>The overall aim of the project is to ensure the continued participation of major UK power generation organisations in the European Co-operation on Science and Technology COST 522 initiative. The project covers two distinct areas of the COST 522 initiative, steam power plant and plant integration & ancillary components. The specific objectives of these two groups within COST 522 are to demonstrate advanced components for the supercritical boiler and steam turbine that will permit thermal efficiencies of 50% to be achieved and to develop technology (gasification, heat exchanger, hot gas clean-up) for alternative cycles and fuels that will play a major part in future high efficiency low emission power plant. Specific objectives for the participants within the project are the development of: <bl> <li>Advanced material technologies to enhance the performance of critical components thereby increasing efficiencies and reducing plant emissions <li>Lifing techniques and methods to improve prediction of materials and component behaviour under service loading, leading to accurate life prediction, improved design, reduced plant downtime and increased availability <li>Plant integration, advanced control and monitoring techniques to enhance the performance, reliability and availability of mechanical systems and to optimise plant performance</li> </bl></p> <p>Strategies and business opportunities for UK companies in the power generation sector will also be identified.</p> This profile contains information on the project's: <bl> <li>Objectives</li> <li>Summary</li> <li>Cost</li> <li>Duration</li> <li>Contractor</li> </bl>

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