Application
Power Generation
Reliable electricity flow is essential for the functioning of modern society and its critical infrastructure. Power generation, particularly in fossil fuel facilities like coal or gas power plants, converts energy into electric power through processes such as steam generation, where steam drives turbines connected to generators.
If these processes fail, they can disrupt the power grid and threaten the services people rely on every day. Ensuring the integrity and efficiency of these power generation processes is therefore of utmost importance.
Different types of power generation utilize various energy sources. Maintaining stable power requires careful monitoring, especially in steam and water systems. Treating boiler feed water is critical to prevent efficiency loss, corrosion, and high cleaning costs.
Hamilton sensors monitor feedwater, ensuring process efficiency and the longevity of power generation systems. Hamilton offers monitoring solutions for fresh water feed, heating/cooling, and stock water feed, as well as measuring parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity to support reliable power generation.
How Hamilton Supports Your Power Generation Workflows
The closed-loop power system starts with fresh water that undergoes treatment steps like pH adjustment, deaeration, and conductivity control. The treated water is heated in a boiler to produce steam, which drives a turbine to generate power. The steam is then condensed back into water and collected as stock water. This stock water is further treated and monitored before being fed back into the boiler, completing the cycle.
Hamilton offers sensor solutions for:
- Fresh Water Boiler Feed
Due to evaporation or leaks, fresh water with suitable quality must be added to maintain the system’s balance. - Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling are necessary and important procedures to ensure stable processes in power plants. - Stock Water Boiler Feed
Water in the power generating process is reused as efficiently as possible to ensure efficiency and reduce excessive fresh water use.
Explore our Power Generation Solutions and Applications in Detail
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MecoTrode pH Sensors
MecoTrode
MecoTrode pH sensors excel in chemical processes with extreme pH values. They feature low-alkaline-error H-glass or HF-glass for use in media containing hydrofluoric acid, both stable at high temperatures and requiring low maintenance. Ideal for industrial applications, Hamilton complements these advanced sensors with expert support for your critical pH monitoring needs.
Polilyte Plus pH Sensors
Polilyte Plus
Polilyte Plus Traditional pH sensor offer multiple electrical connectors and length options along with a standard mV output compatible with most transmitters and controllers.
VisiFerm Dissolved Oxygen Sensors
VisiFerm RS485-ECS
VisiFerm RS485-ECS is an advanced optical dissolved oxygen sensor for biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, offering full measurement functionality, self-diagnostics, and simplified maintenance.
VisiFerm Dissolved Oxygen Sensors
VisiFerm mA
Less frequent calibration and longer lifetime. 2-wire 4-20mA / HART for GMP production environments. Explosive-rated environments.
Conducell 4UxF
Conducell 4USF Arc
The Conducell 4USF Arc is a 4-pole conductivity sensor equipped with advanced Arc technology and a VP8 connector. This sensor is designed for hygienic applications, offering features like onboard calibration storage and direct connection to control systems, simplifying integration and maintenance.
Lab Syringes
Gastight Syringes
The solution for dispensing both gases and heterogeneous liquids. Hamilton Gastight syringes are equipped with a precision-machined PTFE plunger tip to create a leak-free seal.
Lab Syringes
Microliter Syringes
Hamilton Microliter syringes are ideal for dispensing homogeneous liquid samples not prone to glass bonding or precipitation. With a hand-fitted stainless steel plunger for frictionless movement and minimal wear, these syringes are designed to last.
Solutions for Industrial Power Generation Workflows
Challenge: Difficulty in maintaining optimal conditions due to a lack of real-time data for timely adjustments, leading to potential inefficiencies and equipment damage
Solution: Hamilton provides a range of process sensors that offer real-time monitoring of critical process parameters. Our sensors deliver continuous data that allows operators to monitor and adjust conditions proactively, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in control systems and areas like fresh water boiler feed and stock water boiler feed.
Challenge: Unreliable or high-maintenance sensors compromise monitoring system integrity and can lead to operational disruptions
Solution: Hamilton works with power plant teams to deliver sensors that are both reliable and low-maintenance. Our durable sensors provide stable and accurate readings over extended periods, minimizing the need for frequent intervention and reducing operational overhead. Built for tough industrial environments, Hamilton sensors give operators confidence in long-term performance and dependability, thereby enhancing the reliability of power plant operations.
Challenge: Poorly treated boiler feed water causes scaling, corrosion, and reduced heat transfer efficiency
Solution: Hamilton offers sensor technologies that enable enhanced boiler feed and water treatment. By precisely controlling critical process parameters such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen, our sensors help ensure maximum efficiency and minimal corrosion in the fresh water boiler feed and throughout the system.
Power Generation Case Studies and Application Notes
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