In order to support effective delivery of its increased capital plan, BC Hydro recently had to undergo a business transformation, revamping their processes, practices and tools based on the consistent application of key project management concepts. Learn about the “Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Project”, providing a consistent and scalable solution for project, program and […]

Efficient and effective cooling is a top concern for power plant and other operators of large cooling systems. One of the biggest factors impacting cooling processes in microbiological growth (biofilm). Biofilm has a 10X the insulating effect vs scale and can cause power plants to lose millions of dollars due to lost MW output. Biofilm […]

As the steam path degrades in mature steam turbines performance loss often occurs. Reducing heat rate while increasing output can have a significant impact on earning potential within the current market and today’s regulatory conditions. Improvements of 3% or more have been seen by users who’ve installed the full package of steam turbine seals in […]

Have you looked at remanufacturing your aging electrical equipment? Why not? Rather than buying new equipment and squeezing new parts into your existing system, you could have your vintage components remanufactured to better-than-new quality. Remanufacturing can greatly reduce cost, lower plant TCO, increase the warranty of your electrical equipment and provide more flexible solutions compared […]

With the final CCR ruling in place, now’s the time to dig in and figure out exactly what it means for your facility. As with other government regulations, it’s pretty complicated…and lengthy. So, our experts reviewed the 700+ page document in its entirety, and now they’re ready to break it down, and guide you through […]

Learn how innovative gas transfer membrane technology can supplement or replace existing (Steam) Deaeration/Degasification systems in power plants by removing dissolved oxygen without Steam and chemicals to increase capacity and lower operating costs. This presentation describes Liqui-Cel® Membrane Contactor technology, a cost-effective way to minimize corrosion and improve the efficiency of process water degasification systems. […]

There is an abundance of standards, regulations, codes, and requirements relating to fire safety for coal-fired power plants. Many say, “where do I begin?” This webinar will help you begin navigating through these legal requirements. If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there. Plan your journey through legal requirements […]

Environmental rules pose some of the most vexing challenges to today’s power generation industry. The alphabet soup of rules (CSAPR, MACT, NSR and so on) impact everything from daily operations to long-term capital planning and outage management. Unclear language and frequent court challenges lead to confusion and uncertainty over compliance timelines and optimum ways to […]

In a combustion gas turbine, flame temperature and distribution is a function of both fuel distribution and air distribution. It is a fairly common practice in the combustion community to “wheel” combustion fuel nozzles in order to minimize the range of variation in fuel flow to each can in many DLN combustion systems. The intent […]

Savvy utility company CIOs frequently ask themselves if their technology is helping them meet their goals or simply adding to the challenges of an already complex industry. If you’re one of those CIOs, you’re probably working hard to find new and better ways to meet those challenges using technology to connect and improve every aspect […]