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Reducing Cycling Damage to Combined Cycle Steam Turbines
Cycling a combined cycle plant places additional stresses on all equipment, but the impacts extend beyond the gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator. Plant owners and managers are beginning to see&hellips; Read More

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States Not Obligated to Spend Resources on Clean Power Plan Compliance, Pruitt Says
State governors are not obligated to spend resources to comply with the Clean Power Plan, which has been stayed by the Supreme Court, a "guidance" letter from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt says. The three-paragraph letter, dated March… Read More

Using Rotor-In Major Inspections to Shorten Outages and Drive Safety
Today, some F-class operators continue to opt for rotor-out major inspections, which are cumbersome and inefficient. They involve complex lifts and moves of the rotor, as well as the need for substantial space&hellips; Read More

Dissimilar-Metal Weld Is a Misnomer
Most combined cycle professionals understand that a joint between grade 91 steel and an austenitic stainless steel is considered a dissimilar-metal weld. For that reason, it requires special welding&hellips; Read More

Draft Trump Budget Proposes Major Cuts in EPA, DOE Programs
The Trump administration released a blueprint of its proposed 2018 budget on March 16, likely setting off a major battle with Congress. The budget proposal, “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again” makes major cuts in non-defense… Read More

High-Performance Oil Reduces Varnish and Saves Money for Gas Turbine Power Plant
Varnish buildup in oil systems and components can degrade performance and cause erratic valve operation. Some experts have conducted research and formulated new lubricants that could help solve those problems. One such oil proved highly successful during a five-year run… Read More

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