POWERnews November 20, 2017
On-line Monitoring of Total Organic Carbon in the Water Cycle
Organic contamination in cogeneration water/steam cycles is capable of causing process disruptions and catastrophic damage to expensive capital equipment. Find out how to stop it in our white paper. A Guide to On-line Conductivity Measurement Conductivity and resistivity are widely used parameters for water purity analysis, monitoring of reverse osmosis, cleaning procedures, control of chemical processes and in industrial wastewater. Reliable results for these varied applications depend on choosing the right conductivity/resistivity sensor. Electrical conductivity has been measured for more than 100 years and it is
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Dominion to Seek 80-Year Lifetime for North Anna Nuclear Reactors 
Dominion Energy will formally ask the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to relicense its two reactors at the North Anna Power Station for 20 more years—effectively extending their operating lives up…
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Siemens Will Consolidate Power Divisions, Cut 6,900 Jobs
Siemens has announced it will cut 6,900 jobs, about half of them in Germany, over the next “several years” as the company consolidates its three power-related divisions. The November 16…
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ELECTRIC POWER Conference Announces TVA as Host Utility

20th annual conference and exhibition convenes in Nashville from March 19 - 22, 2018 HOUSTON, TX, November 15, 2017 – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is serving as the host…

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