Industries

Power Generation

Improve combustion efficiency, optimize fuel quality, and support reliable power generation with advanced analyzer and sampling solutions designed for demanding energy production environments. Hobré helps operators maximize performance while meeting safety, efficiency, and environmental objectives.

“Hobré helps us dealing with fast transients in our gas quality. Even though the fast transients were small, they had a serious impact on the up-time of our generators”

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Technology overview

Choose the Right Measurement Technology

Different power generation applications require different measurement technologies. Hobré offers a range of analyzer solutions optimized for fuel quality monitoring, gas composition analysis, and process performance.

Technology WIM Compas Hobré Raman Tisomic Higas
Technology Residual oxygen Raman spectroscopy PA-TDL Residual oxygen
Response time < 5 seconds 10 seconds 60 seconds < 20 seconds
Sample gas All fuel gases Natural gas / LNG Natural gas / LNG / Biogas Natural gas / LNG
Output signals Wobbe Index,
Heating value,
Specific Gravity
Density
C1...C5+
N2
H2
CO2
Compressibility
Heat Ratio Cp/Cv
Wobbe Index,
Heating value,
Specific Gravity
Density
H2S
CO2
H2O
Wobbe Index,
Heating value,
Specific Gravity
Density
Power Generation Process

Supporting Reliable Power Generation Operations

Power generation relies on accurate fuel quality and gas composition data to maintain efficient and reliable operations. From fuel transportation and gas conditioning to turbine performance and grid delivery, continuous measurement enables operators to optimize combustion, improve efficiency, and ensure a stable energy supply. Hobré's analyzer technologies provide critical process insights throughout the power generation value chain.

Diagram of power plant combustion and emission analysis points
How we help

Improving Efficiency Across the Power Generation Lifecycle Description

Hobré helps power producers gain accurate insight into fuel quality and combustion performance through advanced analyzer and sampling solutions. Our technologies support efficient plant operations, improved fuel utilization, reduced operational costs, and greater process reliability.

Optimize Combustion Performance

Improve burner efficiency and energy output through continuous fuel gas analysis.

Maximize Fuel Quality

Ensure stable fuel characteristics with real-time BTU and Wobbe Index measurement.

Improve Operational Reliability

Reduce process variability through accurate and continuous monitoring.

Support Environmental Objectives

Improve combustion control to help reduce waste and improve overall plant efficiency.

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Diagram of power plant combustion and emission analysis points