Natural gas valve room solar power generation

Can solar power be used for valve actuation?

An important factor when considering solar power for valve actuation applications is the potential for leaks. If the equipment is not properly designed for the environment, operating conditions, and pressure and temperature cycling, hydraulic systems can leak. In addition, the fluid itself needs attention.

Are natural gas-fired power plants efficient?

However, the dispatchability, efficiency, and broad regional coverage of natural gas-fired power plants vary significantly. In addition, decades of advancements in natural gas turbine efficiency mean that the age of natural gas-fired plants affects how those plants are used.

Who can produce a natural gas pressure reducing turbine?

A market analysis was conducted in Brazil, considering possible suppliers to develop and locally produce a PRT with a power output of 1.6 MW, and SICHUAN ZJ-TIBO, ROTOFLOW. AIR PRODUCTS and SIMMS MACHINERY have presented their offer. These turbine manufacturers are great candidates to supply natural gas pressure-reducing turbines.

How does a solar-powered valve actuator work?

The hydraulic pressure is used to hold the valve open and compress a powerful, self-contained spring. If valve closure is required, hydraulic pressure is released and the spring quickly closes the valve, preventing further loss of product. These are just two examples of the hundreds of viable applications for solar-powered valve actuators.

What are the advantages of natural gas power generation technology?

The advantage of this power generation technology is that it not only recycles the pressure energy of natural gas to generate power, but also utilizes the cold energy produced by the depressurization process of natural gas, which improves the utilization rate of energy, produces by-product CNG, and improves the economic benefits of the product.

Are energy conversion facilities based on a NETL modeled power plant?

The inventory results for energy conversion facilities are based on advanced power plants modeled by NETL in 2010 (NETL, 2010a), and 2009 operating data for U.S. power plants as reported in the latest version of EPA’s Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) (EPA, 2012a).