eyc-tech Dew Point Transmitter Used in Thermal Power Plant

eyc-tech Dew Point Transmitter Used in Thermal Power Plant

The principle of thermal power plant is to transform thermal energy to electric energy. This process starts from boiler burning fuel to generate heat, then heat up water to high-pressure and high-temperature super -heated steam. Steam is used to drive mechanical equipment such as steam turbine, and then mechanical equipment transforms mechanical force to electric energy.

Electricity demand increases as industry grows, and the combust ion volume in thermal power plant has become gigantic. To maintain stable combustion, providing sufficient and stable fresh air intake is a crucial factor. To ensure sufficient air intake, air compressor unit is often used as the air supply equipment in the power plant.

Besides stable air intake, air humidity is another important topic. For example, in the ignition process, high air humidity may cause ignition failure, and it could lead to shutdown of power generation. In order to avoid supplying high humidity air into the combustion system, it is necessary to install a dew point sensor at the outlet of air compressor unit.