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Most of the nation’s critical infrastructure is Internet-dependent and is the target of persistent cyber attacks. Learn what organizations can do to increase the security.

Find out what spear phishing is and how it can leave power utilities at risk.

February 28, 2018 – Sargent & Lundy is presenting at the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Forum, taking place March 5-7 in Houston.  The 2018 agenda for the forum features presentations from around the world, presented by the world’s foremost experts on HRSG and related equipment.
Daniel Azukas of Sargent & Lundy is presenting Remaining Useful Life Assessment of

February 28, 2018 – Sargent & Lundy is presenting at the International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference, which takes place March 7-9, in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Marc Lemmons of Sargent & Lundy will address the Alberta government rule mandating that power generation from coal-fired sources be eliminated by 2030, with the lost capacity replaced with that

February 27, 2018 – Sargent & Lundy is presenting a wide range of papers at the upcoming 2018 Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC). The conference takes place March 5-7 in San Diego, California. The papers will cover current energy and environmental topics:
Exploring Oxidation and SCR Catalyst on Gas Fired Units, presented by Emily Kunkel and co-authored by Raj Gaikwad

Network monitoring can provide key cybersecurity insights into an organization’s netflow activity and rapidly detect unusual behavior.

Corrosion monitoring, control and prevention is an ongoing battle in today’s power plants. Two of the strongest indicators of how well that battle is being waged is to monitor the corrosive salts of chloride and sulfate.

Every business needs to have a skills training program to one degree or another. For those involved in more complex industries, such as oil and gas or petrochemical engineering, gathering new skills as well as the experience of the older generation and passing it onto those committed to learning a new trade is an essential business practice.

Water treatment performance and determination of purity have depended on sodium measurement for nearly four decades. Monitoring cation exchange performance and the purity of power makeup water, steam and condensate has benefitted from measurement of this key parameter.

Organic contamination in cogeneration water/steam cycles is capable of causing process disruptions and catastrophic damage to expensive capital equipment. Find out how to stop it in our white paper.

A Guide to On-line Conductivity Measurement
Conductivity and resistivity are widely used parameters for water purity analysis, monitoring of reverse osmosis, cleaning procedures, control of chemical processes and in industrial wastewater. Reliable results for these varied applications depend on choosing the right conductivity/resistivity sensor.
Electrical conductivity has been measured for more than 100 years and it is

Our complimentary 48 page guide is a comprehensive reference and training tool based on decades of industry leadership in this measurement.

Pure and ultrapure water systems often require several transmitters on each water panel to monitor the various measurements needed to effectively manage water purification. To simplify this task…

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In sugar and ethanol plants, steam is generated to produce power. Trace levels of silica in the pure water used to generate this steam can lead to damage to equipment such as turbines and boilers, and reduced heat transfer efficiency.

Sulzer Pump Reliability Tips
Making the right connection between impeller diameter and speed is essential when considering changes to a pumping system. Applying the pump affinity laws ensures any design changes are correctly implemented.
Sulzer offers expert assistance and also ensures that the wider mechanical systems are also sufficiently robust to accommodate changes in design.
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Rapid startup is critical for modern power plants, as peaks and valleys in demand fluctuate with the increased use of alternative, renewable sources. But power plant cycling comes with risks to expensive equipment. Maintaining control of water cycle chemistry is vital to help mitigate them.  

Power plants are under pressure to accurately measure critical water quality parameters like chloride, sulfate and organics with shrinking budgets for equipment and staffing. How can they achieve this?

Falling profit margins mean there is growing pressure on power plants to do more with less. In many plants there has been a reduction in maintenance staff, and the remaining team is left trying to keep all equipment operational with a lower budget and in fewer hours. Digital sensors are a major contribution to simplifying and easing the maintenance burden.

Eliminating contamination of a power plant’s water cycle is a critical element of protecting expensive plant equipment such as turbines and boilers from corrosion and pitting. Learn about a proactive approach for predicting when resin exhaustion will occur that offers significant benefits over the traditional elapsed time and totalized flow methods.

Discover the advantages of synthetic oils and how they can be tailored to specific applications. Improving lubrication performance in pump bearings greatly improves performance and reliability.

Owners and operators of landfill sites can use the landfill gas to power generators and create energy to be sold to the local grid. However, the regulations relating to the emissions generated by these facilities are being tightened and sites with manual fuel adjustment may struggle to comply in the future. Fortunately, a solution has been developed by Sulzer that not only regulates the emissions, it can also improve fuel efficiency and minimize the payback period.

The number of industrial gas turbines in service continues to rise along with the technology that has significantly evolved over the last 50 years to meet ever-increasing demands. At the same time, turbine operators are looking for the most cost effective way to maintain their equipment, ensuring that it meets local emissions standards and delivers reliable service.

The latest surface coating technologies offer massive improvements to the expected service life of compressors, turbines and pumps that are subject to surface oxidation, corrosion, erosion and heat damage.

Maintaining gas turbines using a well-planned servicing schedule allows improvements to be implemented, while keeping a vital facility at optimum performance and efficiency.

Electrical generators, whether they are powered by gas turbines, steam turbines or water, have been around for a considerable number of years. Many will have managed over 50 years in service, helped by a regular maintenance program.

Performance-critical equipment needs reliable and innovative repair and maintenance solutions. Sulzer is the leading service provider for rotating equipment including turbines, compressors, pumps, generators and motors.

There is constant pressure on the power generation sector to minimize downtime for maintenance but also to improve productivity. In order to meet this particular challenge, modern pump maintenance programs require a properly structured and proactive approach in order to maintain long-term reliability.

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The global power system is in the early days of a massive transformation, and coal is at the center of the change. How much do you know about the future of coal? Here’s a chance to gauge your understanding and learn more. Plus, by completing the quiz you will receive a FREE copy of POWER’s Clean Coal Guidebook – valued at $209!

Process pumps play a vital role in power generation but over time application demands may change, performance may begin to weaken and efficiency can start to drop. Managing these changes correctly and understanding the consequences of modified processes can significantly benefit overall performance.
As a pump manufacturer, Sulzer offers a complete range of preventative maintenance programs

 
 
 
How does this investment compare to the alternative (buying a new turbine)?
Updating a control system is inexpensive compared to buying a new turbine.  Although new turbines offer higher heat rates, better emissions and overall more MW output than older systems.  The Return on Investment of a new turbine would take more years to recover.