Course Description:
One of the single largest contributors to plant heat rate is the steam surface condenser. Tube fouling, air ingress and other factors that affect condenser performance can negatively impact plant operating economics in many areas; increased fuel consumption, increased emissions and reduced megawatt output to name a few.
Recent innovations in cleaning technologies and non destructive testing have contributed to condensers reaching performance goals where previously unattainable. These new technologies have improved condenser performance and reliability through more effective removal of tube fouling, early identification of potential tube failures and detection of air ingress in locations where it may go otherwise undetected. The application of these innovations ensures that today's modern power staion can reach new levels of efficiency and reliability.
Course Outline:
Condenser Performance Monitoring
- Performance Indicators
- Financial Costs Related to Condenser Backpressure
- Methods
- Condenser Performance Technology; CPES Software Evaluation
- Economics and Evaluation of Cleaning Schedules
- Case Studies
Plant Performance Improvements through Condenser Cleaning
- Tube Material and Associated Fouling Characteristics
- Fouling Deposit Overview
- Best Available Cleaning Technology Selection
- Deposit Sampling
- Case Studies
Plant Performance Improvements through Tracer Gas Leak Detection
- Historical Overview of Leak Detection in the Power Generation Setting
- Proper Tracer Gas Selection
- Successful Implementation of a Tracer Gas Survey
- Air Ingress Impact on Plant Performance
- Finding and Quantifying Sources of Air Leaks in the Vacuum Boundary
- Analyzer Utilization for Detection of Tracer in Condenser Off-Gas
- Condenser Tube Leaks
- Quickly Locate Source of Condenser Tube Leaks
- Tube Leak Detection Overview
- Case Studies
Improved Plant Availability through Eddy Current Tube Testing
- Eddy Current Primer
- Minimizing Forced Outages
- ECT Planning
- Testing Results
- Reporting
Instructor:
George E. Saxon, Jr., Vice President, Conco Systems, Inc.
George Saxon, Jr. is Vice President of International Sales and Marketing at Conco Systems, Inc., Chairman of Conco Systems, Pty Ltd in Australia, and a Director of Global Heat Exchanger Services, Co. Conco Systems, Inc. is the world leader in off-line mechanical tube cleaning and has participated in condenser performance improvement projects for major power producers worldwide. Conco deliverables to the power generation industry include exclusive technologies for condenser tube cleaning, tracer gas leak detection, eddy current testing, general maintenance services, and performance analysis. George received his Bachelor's Degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 1982. He completed his MBA in 2000 with High Honors at Duquesne University. George has been employed by Conco Systems since 1982. Currently his responsibilities include the organization and provision of Technical Support, Business Development, Marketing and International Sales. George is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Power Division. He is the Chair of the ASME Heat Exchanger Committee and Past Chair of the International Relations Committee. He is member of ASME's PTC 12.2 Committee for Steam Surface Condensers. He has served on Technical Advisory Committees for Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and is a member of the American Society of Non Destructive Testing (ASNT). He is a published author and speaker.
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