3) VGB-R109 "Material Specification for Components under Pressure in Fossil-fired Power Plants"
4) European Electricity Projects
5) CO2 Capture and Storage Projects
6) Power Plants in Competition - VGB PowerTech Journal 8/2007
The inauguration of the Fresnel collector took place at the Plataforma Solar de Almeria (Spain) on the July 9, 2007. Fresnel collectors consist of numerous slightly curved mirrors which focus solar radiation onto a central absorber pipe. In this pipe, water can be evaporated and superheated up to 100 bar pressure and over 400 degrees Celsius. Measuring 20 metres by 100 metres, the prototype has a thermal capacity of 1 MW.
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The VGB-Guideline R109 "Material Specification for Components under Pressure in Fossil-fired Power Plants" applies to the steam boiler assembly and pipelines of the water/steam cycle. It shall clearly determine the delivery contract and the subsequent contract administration between customer, manufacturer and material manufacturer or supplier, and thus enable a rationalisation of the order and order processing. The material specification provides a collection of experiences and recommendations compiled to the best of knowledge and coordinated between the parties involved in the construction of the power plant. It intends to summarise the requirements on material manufacturers or suppliers and on the provision of materials for pressure equipment usually used in the 600 °C power plant generation to facilitate the order basis between the parties involved. Regulations from data sheets and directives exceeding the requirement of the EN standards, were editorially integrated to a large extent.
The directive is bilingual (German/English).
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This publication of the European Commission is a compilation of synopses of the most relevant European projects in the electricity field (around 60 funded by the Sixth Framework Programme and 13 by the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme), giving a comprehensive view of European funded activities in this area. For each project, basic information is provided with regard to the scientific and technical scope, expected impact, the participating organisations and contact points. (5 MB, free of charge)
http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/pdf/synopses_electricity_en.pdf
This publication of the European Commission is a compilation of synopses of the projects funded under the Sixth Framework Programme in the field of CO2 capture and storage. It gives a comprehensive view of European funded activities in this area. For each project, basic information is provided with regard to the scientific and technical scope, expected impact, the participating organisations and contact points. (5 MB, free of charge)
http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/pdf/synopses_co2_en.pdf
Main topics of the August issue are: New Power Plants - Forming the Future with Innovation; Innovations to Meet the Challenges Faced by EDF Power Plants in France; Reference Designation System for Power Plants RDS-PP.
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