O&M

Control rooms are the nerve center of any power plant. Two recent control room upgrades at U.S. facilities highlight the logistical challenges and solutions to issues that come with improving an important

Pumps and pumping systems have multiple applications in power plants, and the valves and fittings involved with these pumps are key to their efficient and ongoing use. Pumps used in power generation facilities

Pilsen (26/10/2020) – To keep Doosan Škoda Power steam turbines running smoothly over the long-term, they need due care through regular inspections. This is the case with the steam turbine in the Sandvik 3 power plant in the Swedish city of Vaxjö, which Doosan Škoda Power engineers from Pilsen examined during an annual inspection visit. […]

(Findlay, OH) New Werk-Brau High Performance Loader Buckets are specifically designed for strength and durability, whether digging in virgin soil or re-handling material up to 2,000 lbs/cubic yard in density. A 3-degree inclined bottom reduces loading forces, allowing the bucket to do more and last longer, with less wear and tear. The bucket top channel […]

Manheim, PA – Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced their new CX010 mini hand chain hoist designed for use in high or difficult to reach areas.  This hoist has a rated capacity of 1 Ton and is the third model in Harrington’s line of smallest and most lightweight hand chain hoists in the world. This hoist […]

Not all root cause analysis is equally effective or reliable. Many root cause systems operate as standalone modules, without helping investigators collect accurate information. In the TapRooT® 7-Step Process (and in the 5-Step Process for simple investigations), its root cause analysis tools are used throughout the investigation to make every investigation phase—including information collection—more robust […]

New PAG-based Fluids Strengthen Primary Metals and Power Sector Product Lines Houston, TX – Shell Lubricants is expanding their portfolio to provide end-to-end lubrication solutions and service offerings for businesses across key industrial sectors, helping keep equipment operating efficiently. With this business expansion, Shell Lubricants has prioritized its focus on supporting the primary metals and […]

LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2020) – PSEG Nuclear’s Salem Unit 1 entered its planned refueling and maintenance outage on Oct. 3, 2020, when operators safely removed the unit from the regional power grid. Salem 1 is one of three nuclear units operated by PSEG in Salem County, New Jersey. Collectively, the three nuclear […]