Over the past couple years, the fluidity demanded from organizations sparked by the pandemic and regulations has ultimately required us to change the way we work. The reality is, if our organizations don’t continue evolving on the inside at the same pace as the outside world, we fall behind. Yet, not all maintenance organizations are […]

The need to consistently supply power in a manner that meets corporate objectives has never been greater. Problems with aging infrastructure, increasingly volatile weather patterns, and more complex contractual and regulatory requirements challenge operational and engineering teams to innovate and make consistently good decisions. Unfortunately, those decisions are often delayed due to poorly organized asset […]

The journey to net zero, powered by aggressive decarbonization to achieve sustainability goals, is accelerating transformation of the energy landscape. Efficient and reliable grid management is becoming more complex as renewable and distributed energy resources are increasingly added to the power network. Overcoming this complexity requires innovative software and technologies that dynamically manage power generation, […]

Heat exchangers are at the heart of many critical industrial systems. From power plants to industrial chemical plants and everything in between, the heat exchanger in all its forms is a critical aspect of heat management systems. Therefore, organizations must take heat exchanger maintenance extremely seriously. A heat exchanger failure can be a potentially deadly […]

The initial applications of AI platforms for renewable energy were mainly focused on failure prediction and anomaly detection. While these applications remain important to the industry, the scope of uses of AI in renewables has greatly increased. Early AI platforms primarily used SCADA data for predictions, while modern platforms can ingest and utilize SCADA, event, […]

Distributed, decentralized energy sources have spawned residential, commercial, and industrial microgrids, many with their own green energy-generating assets (hydro, solar, wind, and battery). The task of managing and controlling these microgrids for reliability and efficiency has become extremely challenging due to the unpredictable nature of DERs. In this webinar, utilities, independent power producers, and microgrid […]

Using Predictive AI to Intelligently Control Microgrids for Optimization and Resilience  Wednesday, August 25 | 2:00pm CT Distributed, decentralized energy sources have spawned residential, commercial, and industrial microgrids, many with their own green energy-generating assets (hydro, solar, wind, and battery). The task of managing and controlling these microgrids for reliability and efficiency has become extremely […]

From hydro to geothermal to nuclear to coal, water plays a crucial role in power generation. And regardless of where you are in the value chain or what type of power plant you operate, Xylem’s industrial water experts can help you master the water cycle in ways that reduce effort, energy and waste. With our […]

The policies and policy makers have been set what does this mean for you. With the new party leading the country some of the policies that were put on the back burner will come to the front again and new standards will be discussed with a look into what the industry might be expecting in […]

Today’s competitive environment demands automation solutions that increase plant efficiency and profitability. Control system performance can significantly impact your bottom line. Leveraging automation capabilities through simplified, cost-effective migration to a new technology, while optimizing current investments is a key to success. A well-designed approach coupled with right technologies can help ease out challenges posed by […]

The ultrasonic sensor is the foundation for a reliable gas flow measurement in today’s power plant emissions stacks. Therefore, optimum adaptation of the sensor for a specific application is critical to obtain best meter performance. In this webinar, you’ll learn about innovative sensor solutions for challenging application conditions, as seen in very wet and high […]

Analytics has the potential to deliver an economic impact of between $4 trillion and $11 trillion by 2025, according to McKinsey & Company. It presents a massive opportunity, but also massive confusion. Where to start? How to start? What models to apply where? What types of problems can analytics solve? Advanced analytics can transition power […]

How has the current pandemic accelerated the rate of implementation of digitalization and technologies? For the past 15 months, both the power generation and chemical processing sectors were pushed toward a greater level of remote communications, remote monitoring, and increased pandemic-mitigation protocols. In this webinar, end-users will share their experiences with digital twins, remote operation […]

For energy professionals, data sources are multiplying at a rate that the human mind can no longer keep up with. If you are addressing multiple regions, or countries, you will also be faced with uneven quality and disparate formats. How do you automate the entire collection, processing and some of the fundamental and predictive analysis […]

The economics of power generation has been upended over the past several years. Utilities and power producers have faced increasing challenges, particularly those with aging generation fleets. In addition, the move to renewable and distributed sources of electricity generation has forced them to be more efficient and change their operation profile. However, economic and technological […]

Top quality Ultrasonic Clamp on flow meters are used in all sorts of applications for liquid, gas and steam. One of the applications uses the low flow capability of these meters. Valve leakage is an efficiency deficit. One application in particular is monitoring attemperator spray valve leakage. Use of a superior technology enables Ultrasonic Flow […]

This webinar will discuss current trends in the on-demand power generation space—specifically aero-derivatives—examining a variety of applications in diverse global markets, with an emphasis on the role aero-derivatives play in grid stabilization. In addition, we will look at how on-demand power needs are evolving in response to increased levels of intermittent renewable power sources and […]

With the uptick of renewables to the grid a consistent topic of discussion turns to reliability of the source, the wind stops blowing, the sun stops shining and energy storage is quickly trying to make up the difference but is there another option? With many plant closures and the decline of fossil fuels is Hydrogen […]

Digital transformation is a buzzword that we often hear but may not fully understand as the concept can come across as complex and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Transformations are no longer the promise of a concept but a reality that can happen at any time by taking simple, small steps in the […]

Power generation is one of the largest water-consuming industries globally. Power plants use tremendous volumes of water for boilers, cooling, and other utility applications. The importance of treating water prior to the boiler process cannot be underestimated. Traditional capital equipment and rental solutions are unable to provide consistent water quality in a safe and sustainable […]

Utility companies today need agility if they want to win and keep customers, and with more data comes both opportunity and complexity. Join this webinar to hear from Centrica and their first-hand experience driving B2B growth with new digital offerings that bring speed, accuracy, and data management to the quoting and contracting process in the […]

Utilities continue to look for ways to add renewable energy resources to their portfolios, not only to diversify their generation but also to satisfy customers demanding cleaner energy options. Reliability and resiliency of the power supply also is top of mind for utilities and ratepayers at a time when a steady supply of electricity is […]

Power utilities are increasingly turning to agile mobile robots to streamline day to day operations by handling time consuming and hazardous inspection tasks. These remarkably capable robots can navigate stairs, curbs, and rough terrain with ease, and can be equipped with a range of sensors and cameras to read gauges and detect leaks, thermal hotspots, […]

Many companies have sustainability goals. So, what is the best way to navigate towards cleaner, more efficient energy solutions while not breaking the bank? This session will include case studies that detail what some leading companies have done to successfully walk the tightrope to a more sustainable future. Solutions include adding solar plus storage; implementing […]

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rolled out significant orders over the past few years that could leave a lasting impact on the clean energy transition and their supply chains. But keeping up with the commission’s orders can be a challenge. In this webinar, three experts will provide key insight on recent and forthcoming […]

Join us for a review of a recent case study that describes how a power generator reduced O&M costs using automated predictive diagnostics. We will also give examples of how proactive identification and diagnosis of vibration issues can help power generators determine if equipment can continue to operate reliably if outages are delayed due to […]

Learn about a specific project where National Grid was looking to take care of their customers and protect their SAIFI metrics, during an environmental management plan, when they realized they could expedite grid resiliency, protect capital employment, and improve capital productivity.

Power Generation operations are constantly challenged with improving efficiency and increasing ramp rates while decreasing emissions. Real-time combustion optimization using multivariable model predictive control technology can help address these challenges by utilizing the full process capabilities consistently. Heat rate improvements of up to 1%, ramp rate increases of up to 5x and up to 30% […]

Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) are becoming one of the backbones of power production in the United States and the World.  The reasons for their increase in popularity are the decline of operating coal fired plants and the cost of natural gas.  Recently natural gas fired plants over took the coal fired plants capacity here […]

Ultrapure water analysis is challenging to establish and maintain a stable and consistent reading. But are you being challenged to deliver the highest levels of water purity for your application without the right tools? We’ll cover the critical 4 parameters (Silica, Sodium, pH and DO) that can be measured online so you can achieve your […]