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[VIDEO] An Overview of Recovery Boiler Sootblower Lance Tubes
March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019We traveled to our facility in Lancaster, Ohio where Tim provided an overview of some Diamond Power® sootblower lance tubes that were ready for their final inspection.In this video, Tim talks about the B&W Diamond Power recovery boiler sootblower lance and nozzle assemblies which are used in the pulp and paper industry. These are engineered to fit both B&W sootblowers and our competitors’ units.The assemblies shown in this video have Gemini® nozzles. We offer extended jet and flush jet options for positive pressure applications which require the nozzle to go through a wall-sl...
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[VIDEO] Powerful Precipitators for Wood-Fired Applications
March 5, 2019
March 05, 2019John returns to talk about powerful precipitators for wood-fired applications. He discusses the most significant improvements he has seen in his career and one diagnostic check he recommends on an operating ESP.Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction0:15 - What is the role of an ESP in a wood-fired application?1:28 - What is the most significant improvement for precipitators you’ve seen in your career?2:44 - What is one diagnostic check that you recommend on an operating ESP?Transcription:Jessica Duncan: Welcome back to another episode of B&W’s Ask the Expert. Returning with us i...
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B&W Announces Turnover of U.K. Renewable Project to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S; Project is Third to be Turned Over in Q1 2019
March 4, 2019
- B&W Vølund commences plant operations and maintenance under long-term contract
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B&W Vølund Signs Licensing Agreement To Provide Biomass Grate Technology to Asian Markets
February 26, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – February 26, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W) announced today that its Denmark-based subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S, has signed a licensing agreement to provide its water-cooled vibrating grate technology for biomass boilers to thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Limited on an exclusive basis for projects in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.
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[VIDEO] How to Adjust Operating Pressure on Poppet Valves
February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019Brian explains the steps of adjusting pressure on two different poppet vales for B&W’s Diamond Power® IK sootblowers.Standard Internally Adjusted Poppet Valve
Go through the required plant site lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures to isolate the steam/air source from the poppet valve.
Operate the valve trigger to release any trapped pressure between the isolation valve and poppet valve.
Remove the side lock-pin plug. The side lock-pin plug has a built-in lock pin which locks the control disk in place internally to the poppet valve.
To adjust blowing pressure move the control ...
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Go through the required plant site lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures to isolate the steam/air source from the poppet valve.
Operate the valve trigger to release any trapped pressure between the isolation valve and poppet valve.
Remove the side lock-pin plug. The side lock-pin plug has a built-in lock pin which locks the control disk in place internally to the poppet valve.
To adjust blowing pressure move the control ...
[VIDEO] O&M Cost Savings for CCR / ELG Regulations
February 6, 2019
February 06, 2019This new bottom ash system is designed for flexibility and loved for cost savings. Find out more in this episode of Ask the Expert.Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:16 What purpose does a bottom ash transport system serve in a plant?0:54 What are some of the primary factors that impact the selection of a conveyance system?2:54 What applications and configurations was the Submerged Grind Conveyor (SGC) designed for and what sets it apart from other alternatives?5:22 Were there any surprises in the plants where the SGC was installed?Transcription:Heather Muckley: Thank you for ...
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B&W Turns Over Innovative Denmark Renewable Energy Project to Amager Ressourcecenter
February 4, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – February 4, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W) announced today that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S (B&W Vølund), has successfully turned over the leading-edge Amager Bakke / Copenhill waste-to-energy plant near Copenhagen, Denmark, to its customer, Amager Ressourcecenter (ARC).
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B&W Announces Turnover of U.K. Renewable Energy Project Featuring Advanced Waste Combustion Technology
January 28, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – January 28, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W) announced today that its Denmark-based subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Vølund, and its project partner, Interserve, have successfully turned over a renewable energy plant project near Dunbar, East Lothain, Scotland, to the customer, Viridor.
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B&W SPIG Earns Key Customer Recognition Award
January 8, 2019
January 08, 2019
B&W SPIG recently earned top honors from an important customer, earning the coveted Best Supplier Award from Petro Rabigh, a Saudi Arabia-based hydrocarbon and petrochemicals producer and refiner. The award was announced at the customer’s annual Supply Chain Excellence forum in December.
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The award cites B&W SPIG’s “outstanding performance...
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B&W SPIG recently earned top honors from an important customer, earning the coveted Best Supplier Award from Petro Rabigh, a Saudi Arabia-based hydrocarbon and petrochemicals producer and refiner. The award was announced at the customer’s annual Supply Chain Excellence forum in December.
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The award cites B&W SPIG’s “outstanding performance...
[VIDEO] Retractable Sootblower Helix Indexing Explained
January 7, 2019
January 07, 2019What is it? How does it work? How does it extend the life of your lance tube? Expand your knowledge on retractable sootblower helix indexing.In this video, we’ve removed the top cover from the carriage, to show you where the progressive helix mechanism (PHM) fits inside the IK-700 retractable sootblower. This sootblower has a four-inch helix, meaning for every revolution, the lance tube travels four inches. While four-inches is the standard, some sooblowers have a six- or eight-inch helix.A PHM model provides a closer look at the gear rack, which is driven by the pinions in t...
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B&W Provides Interim Project Update
December 31, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – December 31, 2018) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W) announced today that it is updating the status and expected turnover and transition to ongoing maintenance of four European Renewable energy projects it previously announced would be handed over to customers by the end of 2018.
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B&W Receives Purchase Orders For 11 Industrial Boilers in Fourth Quarter
December 12, 2018
(BARBERTON, Ohio – December 12, 2018) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE:BW) announced today that its subsidiary, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, has received combined purchase orders totaling more than $50 million for 11 industrial package boilers in October, November and early December.
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