Problem:
With the rising cost of Natural Gas and all the future clean air challenges faced by the Utility Industry, the one positive area is that Fossil Fuel Utilities have a 200 year reserve of coal in North America. This offers significant economic value to the end-user coupled with the current Responsible Care efforts projected to be under-taken by the Power Industry over the next decade.

Phase two of the 1990 Clean Air Act scheduled to begin in 2006 will ratchet down the total tons of emissions allowed on an annual basis, however the longevity of this second phase is beholding to legislative power.

As Phase One of the 1990 Clean Air Act is coming to a close, Fossil Fueled Utilities throughout the U.S. will need to focus on clean coal technology to stay competitive in their marketplace, especially with SO2 credits costing more than $700 and credit banks rapidly shrinking.

Currently Regulated Utilities and De-regulated Utilities are focusing on the construction and retooling of Air Quality Control Systems commonly known as Flue Gas DeSulfurization Systems (FGD’s) for removal of particulates and gasses to reduce facility emissions.

These FGD engineering designs are rapidly becoming more expensive and cost prohibitive to build, particularly when the components are being constructed with Alloy composition materials.

Due to the high demand of these Alloy constructed Air Quality Systems, industry experts predict many Utilities will suffer completion schedule delays because Alloy manufacturers will be unable to fill this heightened demand over the next several years.  Additionally, there is a growing concern that there are not enough skilled craftsmen to support the construction of these Alloy vessels.

With current estimates of $155 per square foot (uninstalled), it will be very interesting to see the quality of Alloy being produced at it’s heighten demand and whether or not these Alloys can stand up against multiple coal blends that achieve the highest and most cost efficient BTU Rate as chloride levels creep above the Richter Scale.  In a world focused on on-stream performance it will be also interesting to see how alloy suppliers “step-to-the-plate” regarding performance warranties.

Solution:
The developers of PolymerLogix understand Scrubbing Operations and offer an alternative solution to re-designing and constructing FGD Vessels using cost prohibited Alloys. It is our belief at PolymerLogix that Alloy composition materials and designs have their rightful place in construction and retooling of FGD Systems, however Alloy is both unnecessary and not required for total FGD design.

PolymerLogix offers your best solution for corrosion control technology composite engineered systems that offer equal performance coupled with a significant economic advantage to be passed down to the end-user given proper specification, application, and on-going quality control.

PolymerLogix provides your specific FGD lining requirements through a unique project evaluation process that includes diagnosing your structural and equipment designs, and analyzing the internal process such as: percentage of dibasic acid (DBA), the full pH from the limestone dosing zone to the tower bottom, sulfates/sulfites levels, air flow (ACFM) wet raw gas, fly ash on peak load, GPM recycle flow, and temperature of raw gas before activation of the bypass sequence. PolymerLogix also permits users to design their lining requirements for FGD Vessels that produce gypsum as a by-product, in addition to FGD connecting components such as Outlet Ducts or Mix Reactors.

Whether your project involves an early FGD Vessel, such as a Venturi Throat Design with a Race Track and Slope, or a later designed vessel such as a MHI/DCFS, B&W, Chiyoda or Hitachi systems, our on demand software application provides a fast, easy and intuitive new way to develop FGD lining systems in addition to: precipitators, bag-houses, ductwork, stacks as well as other Utility specific structures. With PolymerLogix you can also develop lining requirements for such FGD connecting components as Outlet Ducts and Mix Reactors.

Contact us today to learn more about how PolymerLogix can reduce your FGD Expenditures through high-performance linings and accelerate project completion through the creation of a customized bid package, complete with a Scope of Work, Material Recommendations, Commercial Specifications, Schedule A Forms, Technical Specifications, and customized Budget Projections.