Petrochemicals

  • Biodiesel and Plant based Fuels

    Let’s discuss evolving developments in biodiesel and other renewable plant based fuels. Biodiesel and other renewable plant-based fuels have seen significant developments and advancements in recent years. These fuels offer several benefits over conventional fossil fuels, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy security, and potential economic opportunities for agricultural industries. Here are some evolving Read more

  • Let’s discuss transformer dissolved gas analysis and partial discharge analysis to manage power transformer risks.

    Transformer Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) and Partial Discharge (PD) Analysis are two essential techniques used in power transformer risk management. Both methods provide valuable information about the condition of the transformer, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing costly failures. a) Thermal Faults: Overheating of transformer components, such as winding hotspots or insulation breakdown, produces gases like Read more

  • Converting an aerodirivative gas turbine to run on Hydrogen

    Let’s discuss the issues with converting a modern aeroderivative gas turbine that runs on natural gas to run on hydrogen. Converting a modern aeroderivative gas turbine to run on hydrogen involves several technical challenges and considerations. While hydrogen is a promising alternative fuel due to its clean-burning properties and potential for decarbonization, there are several Read more

  • Managing Critical Spare Parts

    Let’s discuss a system for a power plant or refinery to manage critical spare parts. The system should identify what spare parts should be maintained on site. Also include an estimate of the downtime related to not having each specific part when it’s needed. Designing a system for managing critical spare parts in a power Read more

  • Understanding power generator Current Transformers

    Power generator current transformers (CTs) are devices used in electrical power systems to measure the current flowing through a conductor. They play a crucial role in protection, control, and metering applications. CTs work on the principle of electromagnetic induction, where the primary winding carries the actual current, and the secondary winding provides a reduced current Read more

  • Cooling Tower Contingency Planning

    Developing a cooling tower contingency plan for a power plant or refinery is an essential step to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the facility and prevent potential downtime or damage. Here are the key considerations and steps to develop such a plan: Remember, developing a cooling tower contingency plan is a complex task that requires Read more