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Ben Echeverria
Compliance
Regulations and Compliance
Ben Echeverria – Burns & McDonnell
As we move towards Renewable Energy Globally we have entered a new frontier. This new frontier has created new technologies, methods, and ideas at a blistering pace. The current pace of installations from large scale grid utility projects as well as growing residential adoption has created a disconnect between the governing codes and standards and these technologies. Essentially, the technology has outpaced our ability to govern how and where they are implemented. We all share in the responsibility of education and implementation of best practices in order to combat this disconnect.
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Ben Echeverria
Regulations and Compliance
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Hydrogen | Nuclear | Virtual Power Plant |
Feb 15 ( 10 – 12 pm)
Joshua Partheepan
Techno-Economical Study on Replacing Conventional Power Plants with Hydrogen Energy Storage System
Techno-Economical Study on Replacing Conventional Power Plants with Hydrogen Energy Storage System
Joshua Partheepan – West Texas A&M University
In the 21st century, the thirst for alternative energy, has been fueled by global warming, government regulations, public perception and energy security. This has led to the development of renewable power generation and de-carbonizing existing power generation. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) since 2010, 14.3 GW of coal power plant boiler has been converted to burn natural gas and 49.2 GW retired, which is a good start in the right direction but it does not completely eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions, since about 20% of electricity generated in 2022 comes from coal power plant and 40% from gas turbine power plant. The proposed study conducts a comprehensive Techno-Economical analysis on various hydrogen technology that can retrofit or replace coal fired power plants and gas turbine power plants. Result shows that under certain circumstances it is both technically and economically possible to install such systems today in place of a coal plant, where as in the near future it is very much possible to deploy such systems in large scale in most operating scenarios.
John Chapman
Economic Hurdles for Hybrid Nuclear Hydrogen Production
Economic Hurdles for Hybrid Nuclear Hydrogen Production
John Chapman – Chapman Nuclear
Nuclear energy stands out for its minimal greenhouse gas emissions during electricity generation, providing a solid foundation for a low-carbon energy mix. This study investigates the integration of nuclear power with natural gas technologies to create a hybrid facility that leverages the consistent baseload capacity of nuclear reactors and the efficiency of natural gas. The incorporation of advanced natural gas technologies ensures flexibility in energy production, contributing to a reliable and resilient power supply.The primary focus of this research is on the capacity of the hybrid facility to qualify as green energy. The exceptionally low emissions from nuclear power serve as a key driver, allowing the entire facility to meet stringent green energy criteria. By emphasizing the inherent sustainability of nuclear energy, the hybrid facility not only mitigates environmental concerns associated with conventional fossil fuel-based facilities but also aligns with global efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources.In this study, we analyze recent advancements in nuclear and natural gas technologies, evaluating their synergistic potential for emissions reduction. The integration of these technologies is strategically optimized to capitalize on the green energy qualification criteria, emphasizing the holistic environmental benefits of the hybrid approach. We also address considerations related to grid stability, cost-effectiveness, and policy implications, providing a comprehensive overview of the proposed green energy synergy.
Ben Echeverria
Regulations and Compliance
Regulations and Compliance
Ben Echeverria – Burns & McDonnell
As we move towards Renewable Energy Globally we have entered a new frontier. This new frontier has created new technologies, methods, and ideas at a blistering pace. The current pace of installations from large scale grid utility projects as well as growing residential adoption has created a disconnect between the governing codes and standards and these technologies. Essentially, the technology has outpaced our ability to govern how and where they are implemented. We all share in the responsibility of education and implementation of best practices in order to combat this disconnect.