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Coal
Poland Will End Coal Investments, Move Toward Nuclear
Poland’s energy minister in September said the country was ready to shift away from coal-fired power, which provides about 90% of its electricity. Krzysztof Tchorzewski, speaking at the Krynica-Zdroj
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Renewables
As Gas Power Generation Jumps in the EU, Bloc Guards Against Supply Disruptions
Banking on natural gas as it moves away from coal, the European Union (EU) in September adopted new rules that require member states to help neighbors affected by supply disruptions. The new rules adopted by
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Legal & Regulatory
Outside Compensation Affects Competitive Electricity Prices: What Can Be Done?
In Order No. 2000, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encouraged formation of Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) to operate competitive region-wide wholesale electricity markets. Such
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O&M
Columbia Nuclear Plant Shatters Generation Records in Quest for Reliability, Efficiency
As the sole nuclear generator in the hydro-rich Pacific Northwest region, the Columbia Generating Station’s mission to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective, and carbon-free power has never been more
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Nuclear
Russia Continues Legacy of Innovation at Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant
Russia’s nuclear power station operations arm Rosenergoatom brought its most powerful nuclear reactor to date into commercial operation in February 2017, marking the latest evolution of its Water-Water
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Nuclear
No Longer an Afterthought, Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Industry Matures
The once seemingly insurmountable technical challenges of dismantling a commercial nuclear plant have been largely eliminated through experience. Decommissioning processes have been standardized and optimized
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O&M
Improve Power Plant Efficiency Using Design Documents and Five Basic Parameters
Power plants are designed to operate at their highest efficiency. Once a plant goes into operation, however, real life takes over and sometimes design outcomes are not regularly realized. Improving plant
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O&M
Mitigating and Managing J-Seal Failure Risks in Turbine Steam Path Systems
J-seals are an integral part of efficient steam turbine operation. The failure of a J-seal can cause significant damage to the turbine rotor as material migrates downstream. For that reason, plant staff should
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IIOT Power
Asset Performance Management: Strategies to Mitigate Risk
If funds were unlimited, digital technology could be utilized in countless ways to improve plant performance and reduce downtime. But costs do matter, so taking a graded approach to managing risks and costs
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IIOT Power
Best Practices for Choosing a Predictive Maintenance Partner
Predictive analytics software offers many benefits when appropriately selected. However, finding the best solution for a given situation can be tricky. The tips provided here could help power companies avoid