New power generation solutions business unit focused on cleaning pollution control systems
One of the worldwide leaders in bulk material handling technology has announced the formation of a new global business unit, which will focus specifically on the powerhouse, and products designed to clean the boiler and all air pollution control components, SCR reactors, heat exchangers, economizers, bag houses, ductwork, ID fans and electrostatic precipitators. In addition to the power industry, the new business unit within Martin Engineering is targeting a number of applications, including biomass, pulp & paper, cement manufacturing and other industrial operations that use large-scale boilers. The new Power Generation Solutions group is structured around a series of technologies that work in tandem to reduce ash build-up, boosting system throughput, regulatory compliance and energy efficiency.
The issues include a host of problems caused by ash buildup, such as a loss of de-NOx potential, increased pressure differential, decreased catalyst life from plugging, poisoning and erosion, loss of heat transfer or excessive buildup on bags, collector plates and ducting. In many operations, the problem can be severe enough to require periodic shutdown and manual cleaning.
To address the problem, Martin Engineering has found through extensive testing (both in the lab and on-site) that combining acoustic cleaning with ash sweepers delivers better results than either technology used alone.
Team of experts
The new business unit is a way for Martin Engineering to bring together experts in cleaning technology for power generation stakeholders, to deliver solutions that improve process control and increase profit. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the new global team at Martin Engineering is the range of disciplines and expertise that the members have. While other equipment suppliers offer experience in bulk materials handling and mechanical engineering, the new business unit is taking a broader approach by assembling a group that also includes power generation experts.
In building the Power Generation Solutions team, Martin Engineering has also partnered with SCR-Tech, a respected worldwide provider of SCR catalyst management and regeneration technologies. With the firm’s unique knowledge of coal- fired boilers – from burners to stack – and its patented catalyst regeneration process, customers benefit from engineered solutions that deliver significant savings in operating and capital costs. SCR-Tech is the only American-owned and -operated catalyst management and regeneration company in the world.
In addition to marketing existing Martin Engineering sonic horns and ash sweepers, the business unit will be developing new products engineered specifically for power generation applications. These include such designs as the company’s Martin Mega 75 Acoustic Cleaner, which has demonstrated superior particle displacement over conventional sonic horn designs. More than 1000 units were sold in its first year of availability. The firm will also focus on products to further increase worker efficiency and safety, such as high temperature access doors which combine outstanding sealing performance with quick removal, yet can withstand temperatures up to 1000 °F (538 °C).
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