How to Prioritize Safety over Compliance for Long-term Success

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) performed a complete reheat stop valves restoration along with one LP stop valve. These RH stop valves on a Siemens Westinghouse® unit had not been fully restored for 14 years. Pre-outage planning took place between our team and key plant personnel.  Upgraded valve materials were designed and manufactured, and new clearances […]

Lubricants have been around for thousands of years, serving a multitude of purposes. The technology has come a long way since olive oil was used to move stones and other heavy objects as far back as the 17th century B.C., according to archaeological discoveries. Petroleum-based products helped usher in the industrial age, and advancements in […]

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance of

Pressure relief valves (PRVs) are a critical line of defense for pressure vessel protection in the power industry. Generating facilities worldwide depend upon these devices to sense and quickly relieve

Advanced analytics solutions empower utilities to predict asset failures before they happen so they can progress from reactive to proactive maintenance. As the digital transformation of the power industry

Microgrids offer an ideal solution to counter the risk of weather-related power disruption by bolstering operational resilience, reducing dependence on local utilities, and lowering energy costs. However, the

President Biden recently laid out a detailed plan to strengthen America’s forests. Renewable wood energy—that is, biomass energy produced from wood that is not suitable for higher-value products—is an

Coal-fired See our August 2022 issue for stories covering these plants: Osaki Cool Gen, Japan Shanghaimiao Power Plant, China Renewables See our September 2022 issue for stories covering these plants: Bighorn Solar Project, Colorado Boone Dam Hydro Project, Tennessee Energypark Haringvliet, Netherlands Harvey Milk SFO Terminal, California Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant, Iceland Western Spirit Wind, […]

The concept of decarbonization typically calls attention to the energy sources or inefficient systems that drive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions upward—in order to decarbonize, we must reduce our usage of, or replace, these sources or systems. What’s important to understand, however, is how the infrastructures that rely on these current energy sources or systems operate, […]

A recent breakthrough test of hydrogen in an advanced class gas turbine reveals that forging the frontier of the energy transition requires collaboration at a whole new level.

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Lunar microgrids, or remote microgrids detached from any utility grid, are fully capable of powering and monitoring many different infrastructures, even in space. NASA recently revealed plans to explore the

If reaching net zero was easy, we would have done it already. The reality is that removing the global economy’s reliance on carbon is incredibly complex, and there’s no single “magic fix” that will

Long-time POWER readers may remember Marmaduke Surfaceblow, a fictional character whose engineering escapades were brilliantly portrayed in hundreds of stories published within POWER magazine’s pages over more than 30 years beginning in 1948. Today, the story continues through Marmy’s granddaughter, Marnie, who is an engineering wiz in her own right. Marmaduke Surfaceblow was a crusty […]

POWER magazine was launched in 1882, just as the world was beginning to grasp the implications of a new, versatile form of energy: electricity. During its 135-year history, the magazine’s pages have

Next-Gen Coatings Systems To Meet Surging Demand

Businesses in the Industry 4.0 sector face unceasing demands to become faster, smarter, leaner, and more profitable. We’ve all heard of Smart Cities and Smart Homes, but the fully automated and IoT-enabled Smart Factory is also on the horizon. Indeed, it’s already possible today. The IoT (Internet of Things) has proved its potential to revolutionise […]

Amazon Astro is one of the most anticipated smart home tech releases of 2022. Think of it as an Alexa on wheels. Equipped with a moving 1080p periscope camera, the Astro will move around your home providing Alexa services like video chat. It can also closely integrate with Amazon Ring products to improve home security. […]

Ultrapure water plays a vital role in all Power Generation Plants.  A WTP may shut down for several reasons causing Power Providers to face losses in the millions for every hour of downtime.  While many plants operate 24/7 without interruption, there is a high chance a temporary WTP will be required at some point in […]

The number of cyber attacks on operational technology (OT) is rising rapidly. What was once a concern primarily reserved for information technology (IT) professionals has moved into OT spaces. The proliferation of connected devices in OT environments has opened the door to critical infrastructure for bad actors looking for payouts, to cause harm or gain […]

The threat of climate change is no longer a threat—it’s here and it’s impacting everyone. However, in New Jersey, 10 years after Superstorm Sandy, communities are better prepared than ever to handle

Again, this year, Experience POWER will be co-located with the Distributed Energy Conference (DEC) and HydrogeNext, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from and network with trailblazers from the power industry, who are leading the way in the world’s energy transition. These three events cover the full energy value chain for the power industry, delivering […]

The experience of South Humber Bank Power Station in the UK is just one example of overcoming corrosion challenges at power generation facilities. Facing issues during routine maintenance shutdown of heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), South Humber began using VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) technology to solve their dew point corrosion problem in 2009. Although it […]

Climate and extreme weather are increasingly impacting energy systems around the world. Heat waves have spread across the U.S. from coast to coast this summer, and many parts of Europe have also felt the

Like it or not, property acquisition for utilities, especially through eminent domain, is changing. What once was an easy, efficient process is now being met with more frequent resistance from property owners

New Transformer Improves Power System Reliability for Zimbabweans. An Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project funded by ZimFund reached the last leg of implementation on July 10 with the delivery

As owners and operators of fossil fuel plants navigate through the energy transition, digital technology offers the opportunity to perform while transforming, balancing the energy trilemma of providing a

Resiliency cannot be achieved through a standalone technology or service.

The energy mix is changing. Natural gas is replacing coal-fired power plants. Renewable energy is growing at a double-digit rate. And tools like battery energy storage and grid modernizations are making reliable, carbon-free power a reality. For the power sector, now is the time to turn goals into action. However, for the power sector, one […]