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Power News Don’t miss these POWER magazine resources: Post Jobs | View Jobs | Buyers’ Guide Responsive Ad U.S. Power Mix: Gas Replacing Coal Faster Than Expected Coal has been the dominant source of electricity in the U.S. power mix for more than a century, but that may be coming to an end sooner than […]

Do you know if your assets are safe and in good operating order? Can you prove it today? Learn how to develop a strategy and roadmap for managing critical production assets aligned with the new international standard for Asset Management, ISO 55000. This new standard will serve as a foundation for operational excellence and safety. […]

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 […]

The dramatic impact of the shale gas revolution continues to be felt across the power industry. Low prices and record inventories are creating substantial uncertainties in supply and planning. Meanwhile, state Renewable Portfolio Standards are creating different pressures on utilities, some of which are looking to renewable natural gas as a means of meeting the […]

Ion chromatography (IC) has become the major technology to determine the significant components in power plant water that contribute to corrosion. Accordingly, determinations of anion ionic (fluoride, chloride, and sulfate) and cation ionic (sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium) components are monitored by laboratory analysis. Laboratory determinations of such contaminants have been refined over the years […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Utility executives worldwide face a precarious balancing act: how to plan, build, and operate assets within an increasingly challenging business environment. A global financial crisis translates to a small pool of capital available for projects, thus driving up the cost of capital while regulatory uncertainty increases risk. Raw material costs fluctuate often, but are generally […]

Process manufacturing companies in the oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and natural resource industries rely on proprietary infrastructure to run their operations. Much of this infrastructure is rapidly aging, thus increasing the risk of failure. Subsequent disruptions hamstring operations and impede opportunities for growth, with the impact of these interruptions felt worldwide. As a result, […]

Understanding Differences in Elemental Analysis Methods Elemental analysis is one of the most important tests on an oil analysis report. It determines concentrations of wear metals, contaminants, and oil additives in a sample. When reviewing metals on an oil analysis report, it is important to determine what procedure was performed to obtain the results as […]

Mitigation is defined as, “to make milder, less severe or less violent”. When applied to electrical workplace safety, arc flash mitigation involves taking steps to minimize the level of hazard and/or the risk associated with an arc-flash event. The most effective arc flash safety programs look to incorporate “safety by design” through Engineering Controls. Administrative […]

It seems that just about everyone is looking for more power. As our dependency on electricity continues to grow, so does the need to design larger back-up generation systems. The transition from low voltage to medium voltage on-site generation is influenced by a mix of economic and system design considerations including: cabling distance, bus capacity, […]

How to choose the right accelerometer for power gen applications Reliability Centered Maintenance managers at power generation plants use sensors & condition monitoring to keep their critical rotating machinery, such as pumps, motors, and cooling fans, running. Not only is it critical to monitor industrial machines, but it’s just as critical to choose the right […]

Traditionally, the choice between diesel-fueled and gaseous-fueled generators has been relatively straightforward. Power density as well as capital cost advantages in large-kilowatt applications typically favored diesel for standby power of 150 kilowatts of electricity (kWE) or more—large commercial and industrial standby applications. However, technological innovations are making gaseous-fueled generators both more powerful and more cost […]

This eBook shows how project portfolio management solutions can help utility company optimize and operate projects for success, by providing real-world answers to your toughest challenges.

Asset-intensive companies like those in the utilities, oil, gas, chemical, steel and mining industries, need to invest heavily in order to maintain operations and continue to grow their business, yet they are faced with an uncertain economic situation. Because of this challenge, it is essential that companies are able to fully optimize investment decisions and […]

Given that electricity prices present a long-term upward trend, the imperative for greater energy efficiency is becoming more urgent. While regulation and legislation do have some effect in forcing change in the business community, a compelling business case — with clear methodology, reliable return on investment and financial efficiency — is much more powerful. Finance […]

Nat Gas and Power sectors are on a path of convergence in terms of reliable electricity supply across the American mainland. Reliable electricity supply is the key driver in the power sector with marginal cost power markets, where firm vs non-firm gas supply with bilateral contracts is the means for monetization and supply in the […]

In this IDC Energy Insights white paper, the author provides recommendations the management of the asset life cycle, from planning all the way through to decommissioning. Systems and tools that support a project framework that can leverage information from a multitude of sources to drive decision making are also discussed.

In today’s business environment, a continuous, reliable source of electricity is critical to a company’s successful operations. Businesses can mitigate the economic risk of power outages by implementing a strong backup power plan. For decades, diesel has been the traditional fuel source for backup power and standby gensets. However, today, diesel is not the only […]

When it comes to large rotating equipment, medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs) offer a significant opportunity to save on operating and maintenance costs. Siemens SINAMICS Perfect Harmony VFDs are a particularly cost-effective solution because they can be applied to both new and retrofit installations. By matching the motor speed to the load, VFDs conserve electrical […]