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Renewables
Flow Batteries: Energy Storage Option for a Variety of Uses
Energy storage is becoming increasingly important to the power industry. Lithium-ion battery technology has been implemented in many locations, but flow batteries offer significant benefits in long-duration
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News
Driving Change on the Grid—The Impact of EV Adoption
Utilities and other power generators need to prepare now for increased loads as the electrification of transportation grows. As with any challenge, opportunities exist for those willing to invest in electric
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Nuclear
A New Frontier for Nuclear Fuels
Though much attention has been focused on the exciting realm of nuclear reactor technology innovation, major efforts to improve nuclear fuels—and boost power generation safety and economics—are underway
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News
Moving Toward Mainstream—The Rise of Renewable Goals
More states are setting targets for renewable energy. Cities and counties are joining in. Utilities are formalizing commitments. And economics, as always, play a major role. The transition to clean energy
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Gas
Winning Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, and Technical Solutions
The Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF) recently announced the winners of the 2nd annual CTOTF/POWER Innovation Excellence awards, which recognize outstanding performance in various
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O&M
Novel System Uses Condenser Water for District Heating
Conventional district heating systems are generally designed around the load. However, an alternate approach would be to design around potential heat sources, including the waste heat from power plants. Many
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Water
Types of Filtration Systems Used for Wastewater Applications
The liquid filtration process is an important step in various applications that reuse water within systems. This article provides details on the types of filtration systems available and the benefits of each
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News
Safety Innovation Creates New Opportunities for Energy Companies
Innovation in worker safety may not be a top priority for some companies, given all the other business concerns managers must focus on, but a culture of listening to workers and identifying ongoing
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News
ELECTRIC POWER Conference Set for Denver
POWER magazine will host its 22nd annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition April 14–17, 2020, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. ELECTRIC POWER is the premier conference and
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Gas
How to Clean Natural Gas Piping with Gas Blows
Prior to placing newly installed natural gas piping and valves in service, systems must be properly cleaned to remove potentially damaging foreign material that is inherently left behind during construction