In This Issue
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O&MHigh-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 at a gas turbine power plant. By eliminating the need for oil changes and valve […]
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NuclearIndia Gears Up to Expand Fast Breeder Reactor Fleet
India’s Department of Atomic Energy, the entity responsible for research, construction, and operation of the country’s nuclear power reactors, will build two prototype fast-breeder reactors (PFBRs) at
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RenewablesA Wrap-Up of the Energy Union’s Second Year
Two years after the Energy Union was launched as a strategy to help the European Union (EU) provide secure, sustainable, competitive, and affordable energy, the 28-member bloc is seeing a precipitous drop in
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O&MDissimilar-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
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O&MUsing 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
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Legal & RegulatoryThe Future of Clean Energy Is Dependent on States and Utilities
U.S. coal production in 2016 reached its lowest level since 1978. However, in its Annual Energy Outlook published in February 2017, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects coal-fired power to
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Connected PlantThe Future Is Now: Connected Power Plants Are Here
New technology is being used throughout the power industry to improve plant efficiency, predict trouble with degrading equipment, forecast weather trends, and train workers. A recent conference hosted by POWER
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O&MReducing 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
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Connected PlantFacilitating Predictive Maintenance of Electrical Assets with Pervasive Sensing Strategies
Continuous condition-based monitoring of electrical conductors and insulation is an effective way to reduce required plant maintenance activities, cut operating costs, and prevent unplanned shutdowns
