Abstract: A new type of flexure hinge, called combined-parabola-shaped flexure hinge, is presented in this paper. The closed-form compliance equations of the flexure hinge are derived based on the ...

Abstract: With the wide application of renewable energy sources in power system, the advantages of flexible combined heat and power (CHP) unit on the stable generation are becoming prominent. In order ...

Many coal-fired power plants are being asked to ramp output up and down regularly, and often to levels less than units were originally designed to operate at. Implementing a Unit Flexibility and Asset ...