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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 […]

How Network Model Management Centralizes Data Truth for Utilities     Grid reliability, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are at the top of every electric utility’s priority list. Aligning every planning and operations silo across the organization to achieve those goals, however, is a daunting task. For example, utility electric grid data is critical for […]

At a time of surging demand for electric energy, the power industry has to ensure reliable and stable supply with the flexibility needed to handle intermittent wind and solar generation. Through production, transmission and distribution, a key factor in maintaining this balance is effective control and automation, supported by capable and reliable field equipment. In […]