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O&M
The ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition Shifts to Virtual and Changes Its Name to Reflect Expanded Content and Experiences
POWER has announced the decision to hold the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition virtually, September 28–October 1, 2020, to safely bring the power community together, expand the event, and transition to a new name. HOUSTON, Texas, August 26, 2020 – With the health and safety of all participants and stakeholders as the number one priority, […]
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Partner Content
Steam Turbine Rotor Straightening in Abu Dhabi
Steam turbine work on the international stage can have its challenges, but also its successes. Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) was contracted to inspect, analyze, and then straighten a Toshiba® steam turbine rotor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MD&A launched its team into action for a full analysis of the issues followed by a resolution of […]
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Connected Plant
4 Ways Southeast Power’s Fleet Team Has Leveled-Up Since COVID-19
“Things keep going,” Brent Tomamichel, fleet manager of Southeast Power (Figure 1), said when asked to describe the current state of the power industry. “Our industry is unique in that way; no matter what is happening in the world, everyone needs and wants their power on.” If you’re one of the more than 1.9 million people […]
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Technology
Mobile Devices to Support the Utility Industry
Field service workers often log long hours at remote job sites where no two days are the same. To support daily tasks, whether they be at a power plant, oil rig, or other hard to access environments, advanced technologies have become more commonplace to get the job done. With the rapidly evolving nature of technology […]
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News
Good Biomass: An Inside Look at Producing Sustainable Wood Pellets
As the world combats a health pandemic, it is simultaneously fighting a drawn-out battle with climate change. As the Paris agreement reaches its fifth year, the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, and other
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News
Operational Ergonomics Key to Dominion Energy Control Room Upgrade
Dominion Energy, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is among the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy. To help power its communities, Dominion Energy employs 16,200 people to operate its
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Legal & Regulatory
Supreme Court Revives Most Uses of NWP 12, Amid Uncertainty
In a one-paragraph, unsigned order issued July 6, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated most uses of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) for pipeline and utility trenching and
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Nuclear
License Renewals Could Modernize U.S. Nuclear; Supply Base Will Need to Keep Pace
Nuclear power plants approaching license expiration are faced with three options: obtain initial license renewal to continue operations (nine U.S. units have not yet received an extension of their initial
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Connected Plant
The Role of Virtual Power Plants in a Decentralized Power Grid
Virtual power plants are becoming a driving force in the power sector. This article explains how they enable utilities and aggregators to pool production from multiple plants and distributed sources, achieving
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Business
Unlocking Big Value for Utility Piping Systems
Up to 40% of a power plant’s piping is above-ground utility piping. Choosing the right joining method can help maximize efficiencies and have an outsized impact on overall project economics. The power
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