POWERnews March 8, 2018
Experts: Warfare Between Coal and Gas Is Nonexistent
Markets may currently favor natural gas, but coal, which has been diminished for “good reason,” will likely have a significant place as a reliable fuel for power generation, a diverse…
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Rexroth® Actuator Rebuild Experts with Short-cycle Turnaround

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis’ (MD&A) provides complete refurbishment of Rexroth® hydraulic actuators for power plants owners. As suggested, be sure to inspect your Rexroth® actuators every five years.

Watch our Video to see how we can meet short-cycle turnaround requirements! We maintain a large inventory of Rexroth® hydraulic servos, solenoids, rebuild kits and disc springs. To date, MD&A has inspected & repaired 300+ Rexroth® actuators. Call us today!

Germany's New Coalition Government Agrees to Phase Out Coal, but Will Miss 2020 Emissions Targets
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) members agreed to join their longtime rival and governing partner, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and reluctantly entered into a third grand coalition government on…
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Webinar: Rapid Generator De-Gassing: Improving Personnel Safety in Power Plants

Join us on March 13 at 2pm ET to learn more about:

  • Best practices in machine purging and leak detection
  • Safety and risk mitigation for large turbogenerators
  • Safety and SOP considerations for planning for emergencies
NRC Schedules Review of New Mexico Interim Nuclear Waste Facility
Marking a fresh development for the nation’s futile efforts to resolve a long-standing impasse on nuclear waste, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said it could issue a license for Holtec…
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In Case You Missed It

GE Embarks on Plan to Keep Power Unit Competitive

GE has launched a three-part strategy to address a dismal outlook for its power division that will involve operating in a “leaner, more cost-efficient way,” the company’s head told investors…

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More Coal and Nuclear Can Replace Retired Generation, State Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court for the state of New Mexico affirmed a final order by state regulators to allow Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to replace lost generation from…
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Careers in Power
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University of Illinois, Housing Facilities - Urbana-Champaign, IL

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Program Manager
American Municipal Power, Inc. - Columbus, OH

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University of Illinois, Housing Facilities - Urbana-Champaign, IL

SITE SUPERVISOR - MIDDLETOWN OH
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. - Middletown, OH
 
EPA Proposes Overhaul of 2015 Final Coal Ash Rule 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed more than a dozen significant changes to the Obama administration’s final 2015 rule governing disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) by the nation’s…
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FPL Will Build New Gas Plant, Adds More Solar
Florida regulators on March 1 approved Florida Power & Light’s (FPL’s) plan to build a new $888 million natural gas-fired power plant, replacing an existing gas- and oil-fueled plant on…
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Texas Utility Ready to Ramp Up Renewables
The CEO of Texas-based CPS Energy said March 6 that the utility wants to generate at least 50% of its power from renewable sources by 2040, part of a plan…
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Congratulations to the Connected Plant Game Changers
The Connected Plant Game Changer Award recognizes those people who are leading the charge in implementing digital technologies in their field: either in the chemical process industries or in power…
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Test Your Knowledge: Boiler Chemical Cleaning
Most engineers and operators know (or should know) that boiler tubes containing deposits create long-term reliability problems for the boiler. Long-term overheating of the metal will result from prolonged operation with…
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A Break in the Nuclear Waste Impasse?

Design and Care of Reverse Osmosis Systems

Electric Power Show Preview

How the Offshore Wind Energy Industry Can Overcome the Jones Act

Coal Rebound Is Vital to Local Economies

Industry Press Releases
ABB Microgrid Technology Will Integrate Wind Power in Remote Parts of Alaska

New Marley® MD Everest Counterflow Cooling Tower’s Modular Design Speeds Site Delivery and Installation, Allowing Process Cooling Plants to be Operational and Productive Sooner

GE Announces Innovative Energy Storage Platform called the Reservoir

MEM Delivers Development Expertise for 240 MW of Wind and Solar Projects in Southeast Asia

Leeward Renewable Energy Partners with Siemens Gamesa on Repowering of Mendota Hills Wind Farm

Vaisala Bolsters its Global Remote Sensing Support Network