“SCR Modifications to Existing Boiler House at Plant Bowen for Georgia Power”

 
by
Ed Marshall
AMEC E&C Services, Inc.
(formerly Simons-Engineering)
Decatur, GA
 

Abstract

The Plant Bowen Unit 3 and 4 boiler houses were designed and built by Georgia Power Company in the early 1970's.  A diverter damper is being installed between each boiler economizer outlet and air preheater for seasonal operation of the selective catalytic reduction system.  The damper installation requires the opening of the boiler house wall to allow ducting out of the boiler house to the SCR and back into the boiler house to the air preheater.  This requires modification of existing bracing and the installation of new trusses to accommodate the heavy damper assemblies (600k each).  An additional structure is also being attached to the boiler house to allow access to the SCR and to house equipment that serves the SCR.

 
The presenter will discuss the challenges encountered and walk the audience through the actual model, cutting sections, plans and areas in GT STRUDL that greatly aid in understanding the work.

Biographical Data

Mr. Marshall is a structural consultant, employed by AMEC E&C Services, Inc. (formerly Simons-Engineering) in Decatur, Georgia, engaged primarily in the design of industrial facilities with considerable experience in vibration problems.

Education

B.S.    Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1973