VIETCIS helps thermal power plant of Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation (FHS) monitor inlet water flow

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The thermal power plant of Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation (FHS) is a coal-fired power plant based in Central Vietnam and has a designed capacity of 65000MW (megawatts). This thermal power plant provides electricity to the Formosa Steel Factory Complex.

Why measure flow in coal-fired power generation?

Much like other methods of power generation, the coal-fired power plant relies on feed water and hydrocarbon fuels to generate electricity. The flow rate of these liquids must be accurately monitored to keep the entire system operating efficiently. To achieve precise flow monitoring, power plants require reliable and responsive flow measurement systems to measure and verify the flow.

What was the application?

Engineers working on the Thermal Power Plant needed to measure the factory input water. So, they reached out to local Pulsar Measurement distributors and experts, VIETCIS, for help.

When it came to the installation, it was far from easy. The application was in the forest, with no electricity, and required engineers at VIETCIS to use solar energy solutions to help provide power to the unit.

Contacting and non-contacting flow measurement options are available, however, when it came to a Thermal Power Plant, VIETCIS decided that a non-contacting option would be best to avoid a complete shutdown of the power plant, which would have cost the operator thousands.

It was decided that the best solution for the application would be the complete non-contacting Area x Velocity solution, FlowCERT, dB6, and MicroFlow velocity sensor.

In addition to the tricky application, the working conditions for the FlowCERT, MicroFlow, and dB6 are also harsh. Temperatures are scorching in the hot season, there is no standard electricity, and when it rains, floods often occur, leaving the sensor at risk of being submerged in the high levels.

Accurate Open Channel Flow Measurement Even in Tough Conditions

Despite the tough working conditions, the Pulsar Measurement equipment performed well and engineers at the Thermal Power Plant were able to get an indication of flow. Personnel at the Power Plant said, “We are really pleased with Pulsar Measurement equipment; installation was great, and the staff are friendly! The support from Tan and Jacky in Malaysia was quick and great!”

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