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Empower your energy transition with a clear picture of your carbon emissions. Break down siloes between sustainability managers and plant teams and connect monitoring with action. Learn more about CERius™ from GE Vernova, new intuitive emissions management software that helps energy companies measure, manage, and operationalize data insights to track carbon reduction against commitments. With […]

Chloride and sulfate are highly corrosive ions when present in the water/steam cycle of a power plant. They can damage critical components such as turbines, boilers and steam generator tubes, which can lead to unplanned shutdowns and reduced power generation efficiency. METTLER TOLEDO Thorntonʼs 3000CS Chloride/Sulfate Analyzer is an accurate and reliable, online analyzer for […]

MD&A was commissioned by a major U.S. utility to conduct a time-sensitive replacement for a non-native steam turbine bucket. The unit had previously received an OEM-supplied bucket upgrade, which created challenges for the customer. Since this was a modified unit, standard documentation was not sufficient. MD&A was able to leverage our deep experience within the industry to […]

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is one of the most commonly overlooked contaminants in today’s power generation and industrial cogeneration. Controlling organics is important and is especially critical in cogeneration power/steam cycles, where the purified condensate water returning from production processes is subject to organic contamination. Organics present in power plant waters have a number of […]

In its quest to drive down costs while boosting safety, the nuclear industry has ramped up efforts to streamline operations and maintenance (O&M). New approaches target efficiency and resilience. If there is an underreported trend in nuclear, it has been the global sector’s dramatic reduction in generating costs over the past decade. In 2022, the […]

Power generation companies are continually looking for ways to make their operations more cost-effective, in part by seeking out investments that will bolster the bottom line while maintaining their commitment to provide customers with reliable electricity. Many of those utilities want to take advantage of renewable energy resources, making cleaner energy a larger piece of […]

By Paul Muir, CRO, Mobideo Why are Turnarounds So Challenging “A large turnaround can include up to 150,000 individual activities. With this level of complexity, approximately half of all shutdown projects are delayed by more than 20% and 80% go over budget by more than 10%. Frequently, the work scope increases unexpectedly by up to […]

Ergonomics The unseen team member of your control room. For organizations, it’s a matter of health and safety. It is also an issue of efficiency and overall productivity. Regardless of how companies measure the importance of comfort and function in their space, many organizations struggle to balance the need for highly ergonomic control rooms with […]

A new frontier for nuclear energy in the United States is under exploration, and Xcel Energy is at the forefront with a project to produce hydrogen, most likely at its Prairie Island plant near Red Wing, Minnesota. “Our carbon-free nuclear fleet has been key to our energy system for decades,” said Pat Burke, vice president […]

The process for aligning not only with the right fabrication partner, but considering the variables and hurdles at the outset of your project, are critical steps in ensuring your projects success. When these variables are not considered early on, they can result in significant delays in project completion, and can be costly. Design Stage Engagement […]

Minimize losses with DEPCOM Power’s unique blend of restoration expertise and EPC/O&M strengths By Jessica Super, VP—Business Development, DEPCOM Power From storm surges to tornadoes and wildfires, natural disasters can wreak havoc on solar power infrastructure — taking out inverters, knocking entire plants offline, and sending owners into a spiral of downtime, repair costs, and […]

Executive Summary Electric utilities face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges as attacks grow more frequent, complex, and targeted. Once considered an IT issue, cybersecurity is now central to maintaining grid reliability, customer trust, and regulatory compliance. This white paper examines the critical vulnerabilities within meter data management systems and the operational, financial, and reputational risks utilities face […]

Responsible energy production across a range of renewable and thermal power generating methods requires a commitment to constant innovation and transformation. Using GE Digital’s Asset Performance Management solutions, Aboitiz Power Corporation, Aboitiz Power Corporation, a vertically integrated leader in power generation, power distribution, and retail electricity services, has improved visibility on critical assets, providing early […]

By Damon Good, Business Development Manager – Mobile Water Services ANZ, Veolia Water Technologies Water is a critical component of many manufacturing processes and the demand for it is increasing alongside population and industry growth. So, what can manufacturers do if critical water treatment systems fail? Imagine this scenario: It’s Sunday morning and the water […]

Engineering gas and steam piping systems within power generation facilities is a tough job. Balancing cost, effectiveness, and safety while anticipating changes to design requirements takes a lot of work. Analyzing the gas dynamics of a piping system often occurs exclusively at steady-state, but transient deviations from steady-state should face similar scrutiny in the design […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) announces Portable In-Situ Air Flow Test stand capabilities that allow for immediate and conclusive data on gas turbine nozzle performance. This flow test apparatus provides efficient gas turbine air/gas flow analysis and is offered by MD&A Fuel Nozzle Services Division/ Integrated Combustion Solutions (ICS). The typical call to action is a control room combustion […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) recently completed an overhaul at a combined cycle plant consisting of gas and steam turbine majors, a steam turbine generator minor inspection, and a gas turbine generator major inspection. The customer combined scope was the largest single project implemented at the site since the combined cycle plant was commissioned. MD&A sent all 3 rotors from […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis’ Control Systems Division (MD&A Control Systems) replaced an industrial co-gen turbine’s original mechanical-hydraulic (MHC) controls with an electronic governor, electro-hydraulic trip system and self-contained control valve actuator. The primary drivers for the project were the operator’s desire to increase the long-term maintainability and reliability by replacing the MHC components that had […]

Learn how this material choice can help municipalities prepare for extreme weather and other challenging conditions. According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), tropical storms have become more common in North America since around 2000. Frequency and intensity vary from basin to basin. In the North Atlantic Basin, the long-term (1966-2009) average […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) recently performed multiyear outages for a customer on several different units in Colombia. First unit:  This was a major outage and generator test & inspection. In addition, this unit was retrofitted with a new rotor, bearings, and steam path components that required machining, including installing and fitting new nozzles. MD&A […]

Steam plays a prominent role in the Power Industry. When a boiler goes down, companies can be faced with a potential loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars for each minute of lost production time. Although many plants operate 24/7 without interruption, it is very likely that a temporary steam plant will be required at […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) repaired a Frame 5 gas turbine rotor.  MD&A replaced 1st and 2nd stage buckets, repaired the seal area on the row 1 turbine wheel, performed compressor blade blending, and machined the thrust collar to accommodate the newer style thrust bearing at the No. 1 bearing. During their planned major inspection, the […]

For many years, the OEM fix for major cracking or shell distortion was replacement of the defective shell, also referred to as casing by some OEMs, with new. Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis has provided an alternative to shell replacements which includes fixing the existing shell to extend its life. MD&A recently welded and repaired the HPIP […]

Flow-accelerated or flow-assisted corrosion (FAC) is the uncontrolled dissolution and transportation of iron oxides in a steam-water cycle system that occurs in both single-phase locations (water) and two-phase locations (water and steam). Single-phase FAC can be mitigated by chemical controls, but two-phase FAC remains largely unaddressed by industry’s available product options due to the challenging nature […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) recently completed generator field rewind with a rotor slot dovetail repair on a customer’s GE® 650,000 KVA generator field. The work scope was performed at the customer’s direction with regards to applicable Technical Information Letters. Incoming visual and mechanical inspections were first completed, as well as a runout inspection in the lathe which […]

The 2850Si Silica Analyzer is a water analyzer that features fast and reliable silica analysis, integrated phosphate measurement and a built-in sequencer, allowing you to do more with a single analyzer. The significance of silica measurement in power plants Silica monitoring is vital for controlling contamination levels in the ultrapure water used throughout the plant. […]

Losing control – of the scope, scheduling, workers, contractors, bottlenecks, and safety – is the biggest challenge of any turnaround, ultimately leading to inevitable delays in timetables and overruns in budget. These issues and more can be improved by better management of industrial workforces. By being connected in real-time to what’s going on in the […]

A web-based condition monitoring solution can help power plant operators quickly identify emissions gas analyzer problems, enabling timely corrections. The technology can also allow experts to monitor multiple sites remotely, adding flexibility to operations. Electricity, water, and heat are such a part of our everyday lives that we only notice them when they’re gone. Energy […]

Steam turbine work on the international stage can have its challenges, but also its successes. Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) was contracted to inspect, analyze, and then straighten a Toshiba® steam turbine rotor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MD&A launched its team into action for a full analysis of the issues followed by a resolution of […]