Wear Resistant Systems for Power Generation
Maintain plant efficiency and integrity with Kingfisher Industrial
Plant omissions – we understand the pain
Despite the apathy towards power generation, users still expect the lights to flicker on when they hit the switch. Yet regardless of the need, there is a continued resistance towards agreeing what the future energy policy is going to consist of. This lack of policy could lead to producers planning for today in order to meet present needs and await the outcome of future policy direction. However, despite uncertainty, the industry is committed to enhancing and maintaining existing infrastructure and the planning and execution of new generation capacity.
Reduce the risk of handling & burning biomass
The need to improve environmental performance drives a lot of existing enhancements within stations that in many cases are operating in excess of their planned lifespan. Having undertaken constant improvements both to the process and the treatment of omissions, existing plants are reaching a plateau as many operate as efficiently as possible having implemented the latest technologies the industry has introduced. Kingfisher has contributed to this process by introducing technological advancements which have had a significant improvement on efficiencies.
Solutions such as achieving mass flow in coal transfer chutes and mill feed bunkers ensuring correct flow rates feeding the pulverising mills, the introduction of improved fuel milling capacity and finesse along with the correct distribution of both fuel to air ratios within single or twin outlet classifiers to name but a few.
The Solution Providers
Whilst undertaking our traditional activities on the both the coal & ash and the combustion plant, we can relate to the problems engineers face, giving us the opportunity to identify the possible solutions to the many issues that are prevalent within the industry today. Solutions such as achieving mass flow in coal transfer chutes and mill feed bunkers ensuring correct flow rates feeding the pulverising mills, the introduction of improved fuel milling capacity and finesse along with the correct distribution of both fuel to air ratios within single or twin outlet classifiers to name but a few.
With the need for reliable efficient equipment, we have lead the way in introducing new materials to combat the abrasive effects of both coal and ash, and are continually increasing the warranties periods offered based on the length of success our systems have been operating in within the industry. We aim to continue improving what we offer the industry and feel confident that our portfolio of services will continue to grow and assist power utilities in meeting its key performance targets.
Protection over replacement
See below an example how Kingfisher Industrial can help with Wear Protection within the Power Generation industry
Problem
Having unsuccessfully trialed both cast basalt and hi-chrome castings, the plant engineer of the coal and ash plant on a large coal fired power station contacted Kingfisher for their recommendations for use in handling hot clinker being charged via an ash reception hopper. Although the course clinker was suspended and conveyed hydraulically, the internal surface of the pipeline was subjected to severe abrasion and erosion.
Solution
Having had previous experience with this type of application, Kingfisher recommended their 25mm thick, ceramic lining system. With the system being supplied in cylindrical form, the internal concentricity was maintained and the excellent impact and sliding wear resistant characteristics of the liners countered the excessive abrasive forces apparent when handling ash clinker.
Benefit
Despite constant wear taking place during operation, the liners outperformed the previously used wear resistant materials.
Key Benefits
Excellent cost to payback ratio
Excellent wear resistance achieved
No Corrision Failure
Reduced weight of components
Reduced plant downtime
more examples
K-ZAS Lined Furnace Bottom Ash Pipework
Biomass for Power Generation
K-BAS Lined Pulverised Fly Ash Pipework
K-BAS Lined Mill Outlet Transitions
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Asset integrity experts
In identifying all relevant wear criteria and referencing a huge portfolio of wear protection materials and techniques, Kingfisher is able to make sound recommendations supported by firm performance guarantees. This option reduces the inherent risk of uneconomic investment as the costs of replacement can sometimes outweigh the initial CAPEX cost.
For more information about how Kingfisher Industrial assists the global power generation industry, have a read through our industry specific brochure and get in touch.
Wear Protection
Kingfisher offer a full range of ceramic, metallic and polymer lining systems. With our experience protecting process plant and equipment in many industrial applications and the performance knowledge of the materials we provide we offer a totally unbiased solution for each individual application.
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