Thermal Power Generation

Thermal generation, in its many forms, is increasing in importance as a strategically sound and environmentally acceptable source of new capacity for many utilities, developers and users.

The traditional approach to thermal generation in North America is undergoing radical reassessment, driven by an increased commitment by governments to reduce emissions. Less efficient coal-fired plants are being decommissioned, retrofitted for cleaner operation, converted to cleaner fuels, or replaced by new and cleaner combustion techniques such as high efficiency gas-fired combined cycle plants.

Hatch Energy has worked in all aspects of conventional thermal power generation, and also in alternative and experimental power and heat generation concepts. It is worth noting that the very first thermal facility designed by Hatch Energy, in 1944, was a cogeneration plant.

More recent non-conventional technologies employed in Hatch Energy projects and investigations include peat and wood-burning plants, district heating systems, fluidized bed coal-fired plants, gas turbine and combined cycle plants, and compressed air energy storage.

We also have extensive experience in the modification of thermal plants to meet air quality standards and to improve efficiency of operation.