Research and Development
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O&M
Advanced Cleanup Practices for Alloy 2205 FGD Absorbers
It was less than a decade ago that the power industry was enthusiastic about the new Duplex Stainless 2205 Alloy being used in the construction of wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) vessels. The alloy appeared
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Coal
Scotland to Press Ahead with CCS in Response to UK Inaction
The UK dropped the ball on carbon capture and storage (CCS) development and Scotland intends to pick it up, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced in early September. In the government’s program
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Coal
Poland Will End Coal Investments, Move Toward Nuclear
Poland’s energy minister in September said the country was ready to shift away from coal-fired power, which provides about 90% of its electricity. Krzysztof Tchorzewski, speaking at the Krynica-Zdroj
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IIOT Power
Best Practices for Choosing a Predictive Maintenance Partner
Predictive analytics software offers many benefits when appropriately selected. However, finding the best solution for a given situation can be tricky. The tips provided here could help power companies avoid
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IIOT Power
DHS, FBI Identify Tactics in Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Industrial Control Systems
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned in an e-mail on October 20 that an ongoing cyberattack campaign is targeting the nuclear, energy, and other critical infrastructure sectors since at least May 2017—with results ranging from cyber espionage to the ability to disrupt energy systems in the event of […]
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Nuclear
Thorium Molten Salt Reactor Experiment Underway in the Netherlands
Scientists at the Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) in Petten, Netherlands, have commenced the world’s first thorium molten salt reactor (TMSR) experiment in more than 45 years (Figure 1). The
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O&M
Novel Power Converter Integrating Multiple Power Sources Could Replace Diesel Generators
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a unique large-scale power converter that can swiftly switch between multiple energy sources to help
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Coal
Rihand: A Model for India’s Coal Transformation
The country’s ever-increasing need for electricity means coal will continue to be a large part of its power generation, and this NTPC facility is at the forefront of expanding capacity while improving its
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Research and Development
Microturbine Market Ready to Expand
Deployment of microturbine energy technology has been slow to develop, but analysts predict growth on the horizon as more businesses use the small units to power their facilities and reduce their carbon
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Renewables
A Fascinating Early Wind Power Generation System
Sleek wind machines both on land and in the ocean intrigue many people. The units provide clean energy and contribute nothing to climate change. However, the early history of wind power in the U.S. included some interesting trials that bear no resemblance to the majority of today’s modern turbines. Many wind enthusiasts are aware of the […]
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