Abstract: The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system such as a power plant or steam generator is quantified by obtaining the amount of carbon dioxide produced from inorganic materials and, with this information, applying corrections to processes related to the Input/Loss Method and similar methods.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fossil-fired thermal system such as a power plant or steam generator, and, more particularly, to a method for improving the control of a power plant or steam generator through use of computed output obtained from any of the Input/Loss methods. Typically such computed output may consist of As-Fired fuel flow, fuel heating value, fuel Firing Correction, and other similar terms which might effect the operating control system of a power plant or steam generator.

Abstract: The operation of a fossil-fired thermal system is quantified by recognizing and correcting data collections which must be synchronized to improve the accuracy of analytical models which determine fuel chemistry, fuel heating value, boiler efficiency, fuel energy flow and/or system heat rate.

Abstract: The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by a method for continuously monitoring the thermal system at a location remote from the system, advising the system operator of corrections, improvements and warnings which improve system operations, such advise may include diagnostic information, Dynamic Heat Rate and notice of tube failures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fossil-fired thermal system such as a power plant or steam generator, and, more particularly, to a method for rapid detection of tube failures without direct instrumentation, thereby preventing serious damage to heat exchangers. This method is applicable to Input/Loss methods of monitoring fossil-fired thermal systems.

Abstract: The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by a method for determining correction factors to Choice Operating Parameters, including effluent CO2 and other parameters, such that combustion stoichiometric consistency and thermodynamic conservations are both achieved. Correcting Choice Operating Parameters is accomplished through multidimensional einimization techniques operating on certain System Effect Parameters. The corrected Choice Operating Parameters may then be supplied to Input/Loss methods as used to monitor and improve system heat rate.

Abstract: The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by employing the F Factor and other operating parameters to determine and monitor the unit's heat rate and to determine the emission rates of its pollutants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fossil-fired thermal system such as a power plant or steam generator, and, more particularly, to a method for rapid detection of tube failures and their location with the steam generator, without need for direct instumentation, thereby preventing more serious damage and minimizing repair time on the effected heat exchanger. This method is applicable to Input/Loss methods of monitoring fossil-fired thermal systems.