Thermal Generation
Sinclair Knight Merz has been involved with thermal power stations around the world. We are conversant with fuel supply systems, cooling water systems, boiler, turbine and balance of plant, network connections, and environment related matters including acoustics and air quality management. We have current knowledge of the operation and maintenance of thermal plant and our services are routinely sought where system improvement options are under consideration.
Our engineers have experience in the specification and technical audit of power station boiler and turbo-generator ancillary plant as well as experience in computer based instrumentation, control and burner management schemes.
Our team of engineers and technical specialists have experience in:
- Black and brown coal fired plant
- Oil fired plant
- Gas fired plant
- Fuel conversion and dual fuel
- Conventional and super critical steam cycles
- Desulphurisation
- Wet, dry and hybrid cooling systems