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Press Releases
Powerphase Announces Investment from Strategic Investors Including Xcel Energy
Latest Investment Will Expand Global Reach of Powerphase Products, Which Increase Efficiency of Clean Power Production JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) Powerphase announced that it has closed an investment from strategic investors including Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL), the nation’s top wind energy provider. In addition to the investment from Xcel Energy, Powerphase is welcoming ClearSky Managing Director James Huff […]
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New Refractory Technology Allows Single Formulation to be Applied Using Any Installation Method
(Boca Raton, Florida) Stellar Materials LLC has introduced a new line of refractory products called the Thermbond 7200 Series that can substantially reduce the cost of most furnace repairs through its ability to provide consistent properties regardless of installation method. “Considerable amounts of multiple materials must be ordered and delivered to the job site because […]
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Gas
Siemens Reaches for Higher Efficiency with Its HL-Class Gas Turbine [PODCAST]
Siemens claims to be paving the way for the next level of efficiency with the development of its HL-class gas turbine. In June 2017, the company announced it will validate the technology at Duke Energy’s Lincoln County site in North Carolina. Siemens is developing this class in an evolutionary development step derived from its proven […]
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O&M
Test Your Knowledge: Insulation
Thermal insulation is installed on almost every piping system and much of the plant equipment at power generation facilities. It not only saves energy, but also protects workers, reduces noise, helps protect against freezing, and more. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of insulation fundamentals. Create your own user feedback survey If you’d […]
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POWERnews—Dec. 21, 2017
December 21, 2017 State PSC Puts Vogtle Future in Georgia Power’s Hands State regulators in Georgia have voted not to cancel the troubled nuclear expansion project at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Georgia, and lead owner Georgia Power has agreed… Read More New Jersey Nuclear Subsidy Bill Barrels Out of Committee, Heads for […]
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Gas
GE’s 9EMax Gas Turbine Solution – Eric Gray [PODCAST]
Earlier this year, GE’s Power Services achieved a significant milestone with its 9EMax gas turbine upgrade solution. The 9EMax completed initial validation testing and was offered commercially to gas turbine customers around the globe. The first 9EMax unit was installed at a customer’s site in Asia. “First fire is a critical test where the gas […]
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Legal & Regulatory
New Jersey Nuclear Subsidy Bill Barrels Out of Committee, Heads for Legislature Vote
A bill backed by outgoing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) to subsidize the state’s nuclear power plants unanimously passed a joint committee on December 20 and now heads to the full legislature for a vote. S.3560, introduced on December 14, directs the Board of Public Utilities to issue Nuclear Diversity Certificates (NDCs) to nuclear power […]
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Safety
Test Your Knowledge: Electrical Area Classification
Fires and explosions have caused a significant number of deaths and injuries to power plant staff over the years. To reduce hazards, protective measures must be considered during engineering, design, construction, and operation of power plants, particularly in electrical areas that are often a source of ignition. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of electrical […]
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Press Releases
SPX World-Class Research & Development Center Educates Contractors, Engineers and End Users
A comprehensive facility unique within the cooling tower industry offers equipment demonstrations and hands-on training Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, has implemented formal training programs at its Research and Development Center for manufacturer’s representatives, […]
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Press Releases
Colorado Oil and Gas Producer Uses Coriolis Flowmeters for Wellhead Allocation
Peabody, MA: The Colorado Oil and Gas Producer Bonanza Creek Energy is taking advantage of the Entrained Gas Management (EGM) that ensures both stable and uninterrupted measurements of oil with high gas content. Integrated in OPTIMASS Coriolis flowmeters, the technology provides a cost effective, rugged, and reliable measurement for accurate well allocation information. Denver-based Bonanza […]
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