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[VIDEO] Engineering Technology for the execution of safe, cost-effective and efficient projects
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019Chad joins us to discuss how construction technology plays a pivotal role in the Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company, LLC in this installment of B&W's Ask the Expert.Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction0:18 - What role does construction technology play in the execution of a construction project?2:51 - What are some benefits of having the engineering function integrated into the B&W Construction Company?4:07 - How does construction technology help us achieve our Target Zero safety vision?Transcription:Lindsey Larson: Welcome to another installment of B&W’s Ask the Expert series...
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B&W Vølund Turns Over Waste-to-Energy Boiler to Customer in Sweden
April 11, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – April 11, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W") (NYSE: BW) announced today its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S (Vølund), has successfully turned over a waste-fired boiler for a combined heat and power plant to its customer, Bodens Energi AB (BEAB), a municipally owned producer of electricity and heat in Boden, Sweden.
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Conference Call Set for April 8
April 8, 2019
B&W will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. B&W Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Young, B&W Chief Financial Officer Louis Salamone and B&W Chief Strategy Officer Henry Bartoli will discuss the new financing arrangements, as well as the Company’s fourth quarter 2018 results. The listen-only audio of the conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet at www.babcock.com. The dial-in number for participants in the U.S. is (833) 227-5843; the dial-in number for participants outside the U.S. is (647) 689-4070. The conference ID for all parti...
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B&W Announces New Financing Agreement; Settlements Reached on Remaining European Vølund Loss Contracts
April 5, 2019
- Company now positioned to return to profitability by unlocking the value of its core businesses
- Agreement provides a $150 million term loan and additional $15 million incremental facility
- Settlements significantly reduce and limit risks and obligations on European Vølund loss contracts
- Investor call and webcast set for April 8, 2019
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- Agreement provides a $150 million term loan and additional $15 million incremental facility
- Settlements significantly reduce and limit risks and obligations on European Vølund loss contracts
- Investor call and webcast set for April 8, 2019
Babcock & Wilcox Releases 2018 Annual Report
April 2, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio. – April 2, 2019) – Today, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW) released its annual report on Form 10-K, which is available on the investor section of the Company’s website, www.babcock.com. Also, as previously announced on March 29, 2019 on Form 8-K, the Company and its lenders entered into an agreement further amending its credit agreement and waiving certain covenants and events of default through April 5, 2019. Pending the disclosure of additional information regarding the outcome of ongoing discussions with our lenders and potential sources of additional c...
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Steven L. Osborne Named 40th Recipient of B&W’s Engineering Honors Award
March 27, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – March 27, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) announced today that Steven L. Osborne, a B&W engineer and boiler subject matter expert in the company’s Barberton headquarters, has been named the 40th recipient of B&W’s Engineering Honors Award.
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[VIDEO] An Overview of Recovery Boiler Sootblower Lance Tubes
March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019We traveled to our facility in Lancaster, Ohio where Tim provided an overview of some Diamond Power® sootblower lance tubes that were ready for their final inspection.In this video, Tim talks about the B&W Diamond Power recovery boiler sootblower lance and nozzle assemblies which are used in the pulp and paper industry. These are engineered to fit both B&W sootblowers and our competitors’ units.The assemblies shown in this video have Gemini® nozzles. We offer extended jet and flush jet options for positive pressure applications which require the nozzle to go through a wall-sl...
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[VIDEO] Powerful Precipitators for Wood-Fired Applications
March 5, 2019
March 05, 2019John returns to talk about powerful precipitators for wood-fired applications. He discusses the most significant improvements he has seen in his career and one diagnostic check he recommends on an operating ESP.Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction0:15 - What is the role of an ESP in a wood-fired application?1:28 - What is the most significant improvement for precipitators you’ve seen in your career?2:44 - What is one diagnostic check that you recommend on an operating ESP?Transcription:Jessica Duncan: Welcome back to another episode of B&W’s Ask the Expert. Returning with us i...
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B&W Announces Turnover of U.K. Renewable Project to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S; Project is Third to be Turned Over in Q1 2019
March 4, 2019
- B&W Vølund commences plant operations and maintenance under long-term contract
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B&W Vølund Signs Licensing Agreement To Provide Biomass Grate Technology to Asian Markets
February 26, 2019
(BARBERTON, Ohio – February 26, 2019) – Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (B&W) announced today that its Denmark-based subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S, has signed a licensing agreement to provide its water-cooled vibrating grate technology for biomass boilers to thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt. Limited on an exclusive basis for projects in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.
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[VIDEO] How to Adjust Operating Pressure on Poppet Valves
February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019Brian explains the steps of adjusting pressure on two different poppet vales for B&W’s Diamond Power® IK sootblowers.Standard Internally Adjusted Poppet Valve
Go through the required plant site lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures to isolate the steam/air source from the poppet valve.
Operate the valve trigger to release any trapped pressure between the isolation valve and poppet valve.
Remove the side lock-pin plug. The side lock-pin plug has a built-in lock pin which locks the control disk in place internally to the poppet valve.
To adjust blowing pressure move the control ...
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Go through the required plant site lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures to isolate the steam/air source from the poppet valve.
Operate the valve trigger to release any trapped pressure between the isolation valve and poppet valve.
Remove the side lock-pin plug. The side lock-pin plug has a built-in lock pin which locks the control disk in place internally to the poppet valve.
To adjust blowing pressure move the control ...
[VIDEO] O&M Cost Savings for CCR / ELG Regulations
February 6, 2019
February 06, 2019This new bottom ash system is designed for flexibility and loved for cost savings. Find out more in this episode of Ask the Expert.Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:16 What purpose does a bottom ash transport system serve in a plant?0:54 What are some of the primary factors that impact the selection of a conveyance system?2:54 What applications and configurations was the Submerged Grind Conveyor (SGC) designed for and what sets it apart from other alternatives?5:22 Were there any surprises in the plants where the SGC was installed?Transcription:Heather Muckley: Thank you for ...
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