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Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation is leading the introduction of disruptive, game-changing products and technologies to the global power industry. As a mature energy storage technology provider, we’re unlocking the way to an optimised energy future with our flexibility solutions. By integrating renewables, energy management technology and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most […]

The HRST field services team has extensive experience supervising welding, field repair, fabrication, and erection of HRSGs. Acting as advocates for your equipment, they manage the project from start to finish, allowing you to focus on other needs and projects. HRST partners with select pre-qualified subcontractors to offer full turnkey project services, taking a project […]

Every jobsite needs access to reliable, affordable power. Propane offers scalability and performance to power any size project or business. And with today’s focus on the environmental impact of the energy choices we make, propane can help you meet your sustainability goals. It’s the cleanest alternative energy for backup power, mitigating nitrogen oxides and particulate […]

Executive Summary Most utility leaders believe their companies have a broad role to play with microgrids, yet say they face deterrents that prevent them from playing their rightful role. Core concerns include:  Costs, capital and financing  Regulatory barriers  Technology risks  Customer interest  Fit with the utility business model  Support from key stakeholders and management  Finding […]

By: Thomas Andersen, Emerson A number of forces globally are in play that are sharply accelerating renewable energy installations. Of course, this move toward renewables was already well in motion as governments and businesses have looked for ways to meet their ambitious sustainability targets, including net zero. However, more recently, there has been added urgency.  […]

In the carpeted world of IT cybersecurity, it’s about the data. Securing confidential data is the highest priority because data breaches are expensive and embarrassing, damaging to organizations and harmful to individual victims. Reflecting that priority, IT security generally applies the “CIA Triad”, which assigns the highest priority to Confidentiality, keeping data private. Integrity, keeping […]

It’s been an excellent year for electrified vehicles. The Inflation Reduction legislation passed by the Biden Administration will invest $369 billion in renewable energy solutions, including funding for the development of a nationwide charging network, EV purchaser tax credits, homegrown critical mineral sources, and battery and vehicle manufacturing. Second quarter electrified vehicle sales topped 442,720, […]

by Josh Bryant — CAMS As winter approaches in Texas, ERCOT has released its winter seasonal assessment of resource adequacy (SARA) and required generators to attest to their winter preparations. While the likelihood of an extreme event like the 2021 Winter Storm Uri is rare, ERCOT will be reviewing each winter with the consideration of […]

In the power plant, long-term efficient generation depends on minimizing corrosion and deposition within the steam/water cycle. Therefore, sodium in the power cycle must be maintained at deficient levels to shield turbines from corrosion and scaling. Water treatment performance and purity determination have depended on sodium measurement for nearly four decades. It is crucial for […]

Finnish company Wärtsilä evolved from humble beginnings as a sawmill into a global marine and energy powerhouse that is today a model of customer value creation, decarbonization, and growth amid uncertainty. Driving that triumph over its 188-year history is a consistent spirit of innovation and flexibility. POWER In 2021, Wärtsilä once again assessed its future […]

Sponsored By Watch Kelly Borgen of Black and Veatch to learn how an operating facility’s digital transformation can progress using a combination of advanced pattern recognition software, conventional wired sensors, wireless sensors, and real-time performance calculations to achieve real-life benefits in reliability and efficiency.  

While an important part of the decarbonization equation, renewables alone will not be enough to meet carbon reduction goals while ensuring adequate energy supply. GE believes the global power sector will require a broader array of solutions. Paul Miller The daily weather-related news stories detailing catastrophic storms, floods, droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires around the world […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) performed a complete reheat stop valves restoration along with one LP stop valve. These RH stop valves on a Siemens Westinghouse® unit had not been fully restored for 14 years. Pre-outage planning took place between our team and key plant personnel.  Upgraded valve materials were designed and manufactured, and new clearances […]

Lubricants have been around for thousands of years, serving a multitude of purposes. The technology has come a long way since olive oil was used to move stones and other heavy objects as far back as the 17th century B.C., according to archaeological discoveries. Petroleum-based products helped usher in the industrial age, and advancements in […]

This lack is becoming more evident as companies move from making emissions reductions pledges to implementing strategies for carbon footprint reduction, and as regulators step up efforts to ensure accountability around environmental claims. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new climate disclosure regulations that build on voluntary codes already […]

Gaskets are vital to the reliability and efficiency of all types of equipment and systems operating at power plants and other industrial facilities. While the concepts involved in sealing flanges and other components hasn’t changed much over the years, some of the materials used in seals have evolved tremendously, and gasket designs have been enhanced […]

Gas turbines have come a long way since the first design to produce a positive power output was constructed in 1903. Today, models with simple cycle capacities greater than 410 MW are available with combined cycle efficiencies greater than 64%. Furthermore, there are good reasons to be optimistic about even more advanced technology in the […]

Start every day with predictive analytics and zero surprises with SmartSignal from GE Digital. SmartSignal is an integral part of a predictive maintenance strategy that can detect and prevent equipment failures. Drive improved reliability, maximum efficiency and reduced maintenance costs based on over 340 performance Digital Twin blueprints. On-prem or in the cloud, SmartSignal can […]

  Daniel Hynum discussed operational challenges that utilities face as the power grid shifts to renewables, and how GE Fleet Orchestration can help address those challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS Market shifts create challenges for vertical integration of utilities’ operations. There is a major energy transition taking place in power grids around the world. As the market moves toward […]

At Petro Vietnam Vung Ang 1 Thermal Power Plant, Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) experts repaired damaged babbitt bearings and refurbished journals for a customer on a steam turbine-generator with the unit in an assembled (rotor-in) condition. The unit was forced from service due to turbine bearing failures. In a quick turnaround, journal refurbishment occurred in the […]

In certain markets, battery energy storage systems are approaching critical mass as they make significant impacts on operations and pricing for certain services. Market frameworks, volatility and decarbonization efforts have drawn developers en masse to California and Texas, in particular (Figure 1). Focusing on Texas (ERCOT), Enverus shows that battery energy storage systems generate the […]

The evidence is already here: Sea levels are rising, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather events are becoming more common. The transition to clean energy is crucial to our future. But many questions remain unresolved. #1 Fossil fuels are an answer #2 Renewables don’t come for free #3 Technology is not the issue #4 Infrastructure […]

Ultrapure water plays a vital role in all Power Generation Plants.  A WTP may shut down for several reasons causing Power Providers to face losses in the millions for every hour of downtime.  While many plants operate 24/7 without interruption, there is a high chance a temporary WTP will be required at some point in […]

The number of cyber attacks on operational technology (OT) is rising rapidly. What was once a concern primarily reserved for information technology (IT) professionals has moved into OT spaces. The proliferation of connected devices in OT environments has opened the door to critical infrastructure for bad actors looking for payouts, to cause harm or gain […]

In the power generation industry, it is challenging to find enough resources to address all your needs. On top of that, the power business operates in volatile markets with changing price signals and competitive forces. Energy companies must be prepared to adapt and change to deliver top asset performance. You need to routinely question existing […]

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) is actively marketing a portfolio of advanced-stage, fully permitted renewable energy projects, available for PPA offtake in Illinois, Indiana, and California. These projects are strategically located, with signed interconnected agreements and fully-approved permits in-hand—making them ideal for utilities and other power providers looking to expand their clean energy fleets. […]

Today’s environmentally-friendly hydraulic fluids can cause serious problems that did not occur with previous generation fluids that contained heavy-metal additives. Electrostatic discharges and a host of other detrimental effects can occur with today’s fluids, but solutions exist to alleviate the problems. Hydraulic fluid producers introduce additives (usually several, as an additive package) into base oils […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) completed compressor blade replacement work on two 7FA units, including full inspections, and ongoing operational recommendations. We were responsive to emerging issues, scope change and flexible in supporting the customer’s needs. MD&A was mobilized to address suspected fuel nozzle leaks on the customer’s unit 1 gas turbine. The unit had been shut down […]

Optimize Transmitter Installation Ensuring a proper, consistent set-up of multiple water panel transmitters is a time-consuming, manual process prone to errors. Pure water systems often require several transmitters to monitor various parameters. To simplify this task and reduce the risk of mistakes when trying to transfer the same configuration across multiple water panel transmitters manually, […]

Author: Steve McKenery, Senior VP of Energy Storage, DEPCOM Photo Credit: DEPCOM Power Utility-scale energy storage is on the rise and poised for another critical year in the U.S. following 2021’s record-breaking boom. Installations grew 196% last year to 2.6 GW. Today’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) offer utilities a proven way to build more […]