plant operation

  • Maximizing combined cycle plant operating flexibility

    Sponsored by:
    Siemens Energy

    Dynamic swings in both load and hourly spot prices are forcing combined cycle plants to ramp up and down quickly to remain profitable and competitive. This is the third article in a POWER magazine series, with the first titled Futureproofing Gas Power Plant Investments and discussing various technologies to extend the life of existing facilities. […]

  • How Successful SCADA Implementation Improves Efficiency, Uptime, and Safety

    Boiler systems play a crucial role across industrial, institutional, commercial, and other large-scale facilities. The systems are often complex and require meticulous oversight to ensure optimal performance and safety. This is where supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are vital in supporting the management of boiler rooms. SCADA platforms are advanced systems used to […]

  • Marnie Surfaceblow: Don’t Pick Up Bad Vibrations

    Cutting maintenance costs can make you penny-wise and pound-foolish, unless you evolve your maintenance practices with the times. A lone car traveled an empty road through a bleak snow-scattered field. The