Modern electric systems require advanced communications networks to enable many new applications. The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) is partnering with Ericsson to design a model Private Long Term Evolution (PLTE) network for NRTC’s members. By supporting the new generation of smart applications and services, Ericsson’s PLTE network enables electric utility co-ops to maximize smart […]

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A number of companies with ties to the power industry revealed new projects and other interesting developments this week. The following are some the more noteworthy announcements that POWER has been monitoring. Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Project Enters Service in Missouri Vision RNG (VRNG) said its Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas […]

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By bringing condition monitoring to the remaining rotating machinery, plants could multiply efficiencies, ROI, and cost savings. >CLICK HERE to learn how Machine Health could revolutionize your reliability program with our all-new eBook< The financial risks of ignoring balance‑of‑plant assets Reflect on this: a typical power generation facility may house hundreds of rotating machines. Traditionally, only […]

Below freezing at breakfast, sweltering by supper, dramatic swings in weather are no longer the purview of small talk. Predicting, accounting for, and reacting to weather are boardroom agenda items that impact

A number of companies in the power industry revealed new projects and other interesting developments this week. The following are some the more noteworthy announcements that POWER has been monitoring. BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) announced on July 26 that its reactor and fuel […]

By: Kevin Salsbury, NERC Compliance Director, EthosEnergy The temperature outside may not be an indication, but winter is on the mind for much of the power generation industry after NERC issued its Level 3 Cold Weather Alert earlier this year, the first of its kind. EthosEnergy, a leading provider of services and solutions to the energy […]

In the propane and butane industries, summer is a busy season. While that’s a boost for your business, the unrelenting heat can make it a dangerous time for your employees. Texans who work outdoors or in poorly ventilated environments have an elevated risk for heat-related illnesses — which presents a challenging situation for employers. How […]

Along with technology and process, this year’s Connected Plant Conference (CPC) spotlights the people driving digitalization, the holistic transformation of business models and operations into a more connected, data-driven, versatile, and efficient environment. The 7th annual conference, which took place June 25–28, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana, in an award ceremony, celebrated the achievements of several […]

By Gianluigi Di Giovanni, Vice President, Gas Services North America, Siemens Energy In 2022, North America marked a major milestone in its energy transition: U.S. power generation from all renewable sources — including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal — surpassed coal-fired generation for the first time.[1] Still, as any power plant operator knows, the […]

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It’s been nearly seven decades since the first nuclear power station began operating. Thanks to digital transformation, this form of energy generation has never been safer—or more efficient. While the

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The HRST field services team has extensive experience supervising welding, field repair, fabrication, and erection of HRSGs. Acting as advocates for your equipment, they manage the project from start to finish, allowing you to focus on other needs and projects. HRST partners with select pre-qualified subcontractors to offer full turnkey project services, taking a project […]

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Executive Summary Most utility leaders believe their companies have a broad role to play with microgrids, yet say they face deterrents that prevent them from playing their rightful role. Core concerns include:  Costs, capital and financing  Regulatory barriers  Technology risks  Customer interest  Fit with the utility business model  Support from key stakeholders and management  Finding […]

By: Thomas Andersen, Emerson A number of forces globally are in play that are sharply accelerating renewable energy installations. Of course, this move toward renewables was already well in motion as governments and businesses have looked for ways to meet their ambitious sustainability targets, including net zero. However, more recently, there has been added urgency.  […]

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In the carpeted world of IT cybersecurity, it’s about the data. Securing confidential data is the highest priority because data breaches are expensive and embarrassing, damaging to organizations and harmful to individual victims. Reflecting that priority, IT security generally applies the “CIA Triad”, which assigns the highest priority to Confidentiality, keeping data private. Integrity, keeping […]

Technology advances for heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) at power plants continue to provide higher efficiency, with major gains recognized in natural gas–fired and cogeneration systems in recent

Every month, POWER magazine publishes several articles in its Global Monitor section covering topics important to the electric power generation industry. The articles typically feature interesting updates on progress made at notable projects around the world, big policy changes, or promising research and development (R&D) news. Short notes about major contracts are also touched on […]

It’s always difficult to select winners from the field of nominations submitted to POWER for its annual awards, and this year was no exception. The Wudongde Hydropower Station was the big winner, while

In the power plant, long-term efficient generation depends on minimizing corrosion and deposition within the steam/water cycle. Therefore, sodium in the power cycle must be maintained at deficient levels to shield turbines from corrosion and scaling. Water treatment performance and purity determination have depended on sodium measurement for nearly four decades. It is crucial for […]

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