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  • Actuator replacement makes power plants fit for the future

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    AUMA

    Whether a power plant burns coal, gas or biomass – when process equipment has been in operation for many years, the question of modernisation inevitably arises sooner or later. By retrofitting intelligent electric actuators, existing plants can make the leap into the digital future. There are plenty of reasons to modernise or replace process equipment […]

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  • Smart electric actuators keep power generation on track

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    AUMA

    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 a world […]

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  • Watertight AUMA actuators for underwater hydro turbine control

    An AUMA electric actuation solution ensures high-precision guide vane adjustment for a fully-submersible hydro turbine from Natel Energy at the Sauerbrunn hydropower plant near Graz, Austria, thus helping to boost green energy. California-based turbine manufacturer Natel Energy required an actuator that could operate continuously underwater, provide accurate positioning to optimally control the water supply to […]