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UK CAER, LG&E and KU to Develop System to Improve Power Plant Efficiency

Objective/theme

Researchers will be testing a self-cleaning, air preheater system that will improve load flexibility and increase thermal efficiency at power plants.

Process & benefits

The project seeks to develop a simple device that can be added to regenerative air preheaters that are widely deployed in coal-fired plants.

The newly designed system will enhance efficiencies in the deNOx operation, leading to better operating outcomes and reduced down time to clean air preheaters for the power plants.

United States

Geography

2019-09-09

Innovation Date

University of Kentucky

University Name

Associate Professor Kunlei Liu

Team Members

Kentucky University - Know more


Industry

  • Solar energy

Sustainability domain

  • Renewable Energy
  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher
  • Corporate researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Thermodynamics & heat sciences professional
  • Electrical engineer
  • Solar power professional
  • Production or process engineer
  • Water & wastewater management professional
  • Venture capital or private equity professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Financial investing
  • Heat & thermodynamics
  • Renewable energy sciences
  • Water