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Technical articles on all aspects of power plant operation, preventive and predictive maintenance, planned and unplanned outages

To Repower or Not to Repower? That’s the Question; Here’s How Asset Owners Can Answer It

Photovoltaic (PV) systems eventually lose their ability to generate power, leaving asset owners with a major decision on what to do next. Whether it’s outright damage from extreme weather events…



Don’t Neglect Round-Trip Efficiency and Cost of Charging When Considering Levelized Cost of Storage

The world is moving toward renewable sources for electricity generation in an attempt to reduce fossil-fuel reliance. But wind and solar can’t provide a consistent flow of power 24/7, and…


Solenoid Valves: Choosing the Right Option for Power Generation Applications

Solenoid valves play a crucial role in power generation applications, providing reliable and efficient control over fluid and gas flow. Their ability to operate quickly and precisely makes them indispensable…


Utilizing Data Is Key for Top Grid, Power Plant Performance

The wealth of data available for today’s power generators is supporting more efficient electricity production, and more reliability and resiliency for the grid. There are many reasons utilities and power…


Understanding Ultrasonic Examination in the Power Industry

Nondestructive testing (NDT) refers to the inspection of materials to ensure their integrity and serviceability without damaging the components in the process. There are various NDT methods used by inspectors,…


Keeping Substations Shielded: Maintaining Proper Protection from Lightning

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make them resilient to…