Research & Development
Advancing energy technology through continuous innovation and academic partnerships.
Research Focus Areas
Our research drives innovation in thermal energy technology and industrial process optimization.
Low-Temperature Coal Drying
Innovative drying technology using waste heat to reduce moisture in lignite and sub-bituminous coals.
Thermal Efficiency Optimization
Advanced methods to maximize heat transfer and combustion efficiency in power plants.
Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Capturing and utilizing waste heat from industrial processes to improve overall efficiency.
Emissions Reduction Technology
Clean energy solutions including dry FGD systems and combustion optimization for lower emissions.
Process Heat Integration
Optimizing thermal systems through advanced CFD modeling and process engineering.
Renewable Energy Integration
Integrating renewable energy sources with existing thermal power infrastructure.
Developed Technologies
Proprietary systems and equipment developed through years of research, some patented and others under active development.
Online Pulverized Coal Flow Balancing System
Real-time balancing system for all types of mills that optimizes fuel distribution across burners for improved combustion efficiency.
Pulverized Coal Deposit Detection and Alarm Sensor
Sensor system for horizontal piping that detects coal deposits before they cause blockages.
Isokinetic Coal Mass Flow and PA Velocity Measurement System
Precision measurement system for coal mass flow rate and primary air velocity using isokinetic sampling techniques.
Online Coal Mass Flow and PA Velocity Measurement System
Continuous online monitoring system for real-time coal flow and primary air velocity measurement without manual sampling.
Dust Explosion Characterization and Testing Apparatus
Laboratory apparatus for characterizing dust explosion parameters including Pmax, Kst, and minimum ignition energy.
Dry Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) System
Cost-effective dry scrubbing system for SO2 removal without the water consumption of wet FGD systems.
High-Performance Classifier for Drum and Hammer Mills
Advanced classifier design that improves particle size distribution and reduces oversized coal particles from mills.
Core R&D Areas
Deep technical expertise across the full spectrum of thermal power plant optimization and emissions control.
Combustion Optimization & Diagnostics
Advanced techniques to maximize combustion efficiency while minimizing emissions and unburned carbon.
- Burner and air-fuel staging optimization
- Unburned carbon (UBC) reduction strategies
- CO and NOx minimization through combustion tuning
Advanced CFD & Multiphysics Modeling
State-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics for virtual prototyping and design validation.
- Full-scale boiler and furnace CFD simulations
- Combustion, radiation, and particle transport modeling
- Design validation before costly field modifications
Coal Flow & Fuel Distribution Optimization
Ensuring uniform fuel distribution across all burners for optimal combustion performance.
- Pipe-to-pipe coal flow balancing
- Pulverizer optimization and performance testing
- Particle size distribution control and fineness improvement
Slagging & Fouling Mitigation
Preventing ash-related operational issues through chemistry-based prediction and control.
- Ash chemistry analysis and deposition prediction
- Temperature profile optimization to reduce slagging
- Sootblowing optimization and fouling prevention strategies
Waste-Heat Integrated Coal Drying
Proprietary low-temperature drying technology using waste heat to improve fuel quality.
- Low-temperature waste heat utilization (<150C)
- Lignite and high-moisture coal drying systems
- Pilot-scale to commercial-scale system design
Boiler Efficiency Enhancement
Systematic approaches to identify and eliminate efficiency losses throughout the boiler system.
- Comprehensive heat-loss diagnostics and audits
- Air preheater leakage detection and correction
- Flue gas temperature and excess air optimization
Emissions Reduction Technologies
Operational, combustion-control based solutions that improve compliance without SCR or FGD equipment retrofits.
- NOx, CO, PM, SO2, and mercury reduction strategies
- Oxygen trim and combustion optimization for lower emissions
- Measurement and verification (M&V) protocols
Field Measurement & Baseline Testing
On-site diagnostic testing to establish baselines and verify improvement results.
- In-situ coal flow, temperature, and velocity measurements
- Performance mapping and baseline establishment
- Before/after verification and documentation
Digital Twins & Performance Monitoring
Data-driven models for continuous optimization and predictive maintenance.
- Physics-based and data-driven hybrid models
- CFD-integrated real-time performance prediction
- Decision-support tools for operators and engineers
Low-CAPEX Retrofit & Upgrade Technologies
High-impact improvements requiring minimal capital investment and short payback periods.
- Minimal-hardware performance improvements
- Fast-payback solutions (typically <2 years)
- Operational optimization before major equipment changes
Patents
Our patented technologies protect innovative solutions developed through years of research.
US US Patents
| Title | Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| In-line Mill Assembly with Spreader Ring Granted | US 10,835,903 | 2020 |
| In-line Mill Assembly with Spreader Ring Granted | US 9,446,383 | 2016 |
| In-line Mill Assembly with Spreader Ring Granted | US 9,079,185 | 2015 |
| On-line Coal Flow Control Mechanism for Vertical Spindle Mills Granted | US 8,181,584 | 2012 |
| On-line Coal Flow Control Mechanism for Vertical Spindle Mills Granted | US 7,549,382 | 2009 |
| Adjustable Air Foils for Balancing Pulverized Coal Flow at a Coal Pipe Splitter Junction Granted | US 7,013,815 | 2006 |
| On-line Control of Coal Flow Granted | US 6,966,508 | 2005 |
| Adjustable Flow Control Elements for Balancing Pulverized Coal Flow at Coal Pipe Splitter Junctions Granted | US 6,789,488 | 2004 |
TR Turkish Patents
| Title | Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetik Enerjiyi Elektrik Ve Mekanik Enerjiye Çeviren Mikro Ölçekli Su Türbini (Micro-scale water turbine converting kinetic energy into electrical and mechanical energy) Pending | 2022/004877 | 2022 |
| Kömürlü Kazanlarda Verimli Ve Düşük Emisyonlu Yanma İçin Teğetsel Beslemeli Hava Kanalları (Tangentially-fed air ducts for efficient, low-emission combustion in coal-fired boilers) Pending Faydalı Model (utility model) | 2021/004005 | 2021 |
| Pulsasyonlu Akışkan Yatak Linyit Zenginleştirme Sistemi (Pulsating fluidized-bed lignite beneficiation system) Pending | TR 2018/21320 | 2018 |
| Pnömatik Taşıma Hatlarında Katı Partikül Çökelmelerini Algılama Ve Önleme Sistemi (Detection and prevention system for solid particle deposits in pneumatic conveying lines) Pending | 2018/01028 | 2018 |
| Kömür Kurutma ve Zenginleştirme Sistemi (Coal drying and beneficiation system) Pending | 2013/06134 | 2013 |
Publications
More than 60 publications in scientific journals and international conferences advancing the science of energy engineering.
Enhancement of Lignite using Waste Heat from Coal-fired Power Plants
Slagging In PC Boilers and Developing Mitigation Strategies
Numerical Modeling of Finned Heat Exchangers Used For Cooling Power Plant Flue Gas
Mercury capture by boiler modifications with sub-bituminous coals
Performance Improvements and Rehabilitation Needs in Thermal Power Plants
Accuracy analysis of the window overlapping technique for velocity measurements using artificial and real signals
Analytical modeling of water condensation in condensing heat exchanger
Optimization of a 350 MW Oil-fired Boiler in Mexico for NOx and Particulate Matter Emissions Control
Field Experience with Mercury Emissions Control From Coal-fired Power Plants by Boiler Optimization
Comparison and validation of OHM and SCEM measurements for a full-scale coal-fired power plant
Research & Academic Partners
Collaborating with national research institutions and universities in Türkiye and the USA on joint research initiatives.
TÜBİTAK
Ankara, Turkey
Joint research collaboration with Türkiye's national science and technology research council within our in-house R&D Center.
KOSGEB
Ankara, Turkey
Joint research collaboration with Türkiye's small and medium enterprise development organization within our in-house R&D Center.
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
Joint research collaboration within our in-house R&D Center.
Çukurova University
Adana, Turkey
Joint research collaboration within our in-house R&D Center.
Lehigh University
Pennsylvania, USA
Energy Research Center collaboration on coal drying and emissions reduction.
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