On Demand Webinars

Are You Ready for the Next Weather Emergency?Extreme weather events are nothing new and losing electricity is not a great option. In light of recent events, now is the time to review technologies and lessons learned surrounding all types of weather events. Whether you are dealing with extreme cold, extreme heat, excess moisture, or low watershed, […]

From hydro to geothermal to nuclear to coal, water plays a crucial role in power generation. And regardless of where you are in the value chain or what type of power plant you operate, Xylem’s industrial water experts can help you master the water cycle in ways that reduce effort, energy and waste. With our […]

The policies and policy makers have been set what does this mean for you. With the new party leading the country some of the policies that were put on the back burner will come to the front again and new standards will be discussed with a look into what the industry might be expecting in […]

Today’s competitive environment demands automation solutions that increase plant efficiency and profitability. Control system performance can significantly impact your bottom line. Leveraging automation capabilities through simplified, cost-effective migration to a new technology, while optimizing current investments is a key to success. A well-designed approach coupled with right technologies can help ease out challenges posed by […]

The ultrasonic sensor is the foundation for a reliable gas flow measurement in today’s power plant emissions stacks. Therefore, optimum adaptation of the sensor for a specific application is critical to obtain best meter performance. In this webinar, you’ll learn about innovative sensor solutions for challenging application conditions, as seen in very wet and high […]

For energy professionals, data sources are multiplying at a rate that the human mind can no longer keep up with. If you are addressing multiple regions, or countries, you will also be faced with uneven quality and disparate formats. How do you automate the entire collection, processing and some of the fundamental and predictive analysis […]

Analytics has the potential to deliver an economic impact of between $4 trillion and $11 trillion by 2025, according to McKinsey & Company. It presents a massive opportunity, but also massive confusion. Where to start? How to start? What models to apply where? What types of problems can analytics solve? Advanced analytics can transition power […]

How has the current pandemic accelerated the rate of implementation of digitalization and technologies? For the past 15 months, both the power generation and chemical processing sectors were pushed toward a greater level of remote communications, remote monitoring, and increased pandemic-mitigation protocols. In this webinar, end-users will share their experiences with digital twins, remote operation […]

The economics of power generation has been upended over the past several years. Utilities and power producers have faced increasing challenges, particularly those with aging generation fleets. In addition, the move to renewable and distributed sources of electricity generation has forced them to be more efficient and change their operation profile. However, economic and technological […]

Top quality Ultrasonic Clamp on flow meters are used in all sorts of applications for liquid, gas and steam. One of the applications uses the low flow capability of these meters. Valve leakage is an efficiency deficit. One application in particular is monitoring attemperator spray valve leakage. Use of a superior technology enables Ultrasonic Flow […]

This webinar will discuss current trends in the on-demand power generation space—specifically aero-derivatives—examining a variety of applications in diverse global markets, with an emphasis on the role aero-derivatives play in grid stabilization. In addition, we will look at how on-demand power needs are evolving in response to increased levels of intermittent renewable power sources and […]

With the uptick of renewables to the grid a consistent topic of discussion turns to reliability of the source, the wind stops blowing, the sun stops shining and energy storage is quickly trying to make up the difference but is there another option? With many plant closures and the decline of fossil fuels is Hydrogen […]

Digital transformation is a buzzword that we often hear but may not fully understand as the concept can come across as complex and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Transformations are no longer the promise of a concept but a reality that can happen at any time by taking simple, small steps in the […]

Power generation is one of the largest water-consuming industries globally. Power plants use tremendous volumes of water for boilers, cooling, and other utility applications. The importance of treating water prior to the boiler process cannot be underestimated. Traditional capital equipment and rental solutions are unable to provide consistent water quality in a safe and sustainable […]

Utility companies today need agility if they want to win and keep customers, and with more data comes both opportunity and complexity. Join this webinar to hear from Centrica and their first-hand experience driving B2B growth with new digital offerings that bring speed, accuracy, and data management to the quoting and contracting process in the […]

Utilities continue to look for ways to add renewable energy resources to their portfolios, not only to diversify their generation but also to satisfy customers demanding cleaner energy options. Reliability and resiliency of the power supply also is top of mind for utilities and ratepayers at a time when a steady supply of electricity is […]

Power utilities are increasingly turning to agile mobile robots to streamline day to day operations by handling time consuming and hazardous inspection tasks. These remarkably capable robots can navigate stairs, curbs, and rough terrain with ease, and can be equipped with a range of sensors and cameras to read gauges and detect leaks, thermal hotspots, […]

Many companies have sustainability goals. So, what is the best way to navigate towards cleaner, more efficient energy solutions while not breaking the bank? This session will include case studies that detail what some leading companies have done to successfully walk the tightrope to a more sustainable future. Solutions include adding solar plus storage; implementing […]

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rolled out significant orders over the past few years that could leave a lasting impact on the clean energy transition and their supply chains. But keeping up with the commission’s orders can be a challenge. In this webinar, three experts will provide key insight on recent and forthcoming […]

Join us for a review of a recent case study that describes how a power generator reduced O&M costs using automated predictive diagnostics. We will also give examples of how proactive identification and diagnosis of vibration issues can help power generators determine if equipment can continue to operate reliably if outages are delayed due to […]

Power Generation operations are constantly challenged with improving efficiency and increasing ramp rates while decreasing emissions. Real-time combustion optimization using multivariable model predictive control technology can help address these challenges by utilizing the full process capabilities consistently. Heat rate improvements of up to 1%, ramp rate increases of up to 5x and up to 30% […]

Learn about a specific project where National Grid was looking to take care of their customers and protect their SAIFI metrics, during an environmental management plan, when they realized they could expedite grid resiliency, protect capital employment, and improve capital productivity.

Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) are becoming one of the backbones of power production in the United States and the World.  The reasons for their increase in popularity are the decline of operating coal fired plants and the cost of natural gas.  Recently natural gas fired plants over took the coal fired plants capacity here […]

Ultrapure water analysis is challenging to establish and maintain a stable and consistent reading. But are you being challenged to deliver the highest levels of water purity for your application without the right tools? We’ll cover the critical 4 parameters (Silica, Sodium, pH and DO) that can be measured online so you can achieve your […]

Given today’s challenging regulatory and economic landscape, the power generation industry is placing increased emphasis on sustainability goals and energy efficiency, as well as having to do more with less staff and reduced operating budgets. Against this backdrop, plant managers are missing significant opportunities to optimize energy efficiency and reduce operational costs and water usage […]

In this session, industry experts will present brief case study presentations identifying significant operations & maintenance problems encountered as a result of plants cycling to meet dispatch demands or from operating for extended periods at reduced loads. Following the presentations, session attendees will have the opportunity to query the panelists regarding the presentations or ask […]

Hydrogen is frequently used as the cooling medium in large electric generators because of its excellent heat transfer capabilities, and its low density, resulting in generator higher efficiency. Hydrogen is also rapidly advancing as a fossil-free fuel source with the world’s first Hydrogen powered steel plant recently coming online. However, important Safety Practices must be […]

Digital Grid – Becoming a technology company – Building Digital Grid Platform – Moving at the speed of technology Creating an ecosystem using Open-Source and keeping the grid safe and reliable.

This DEC Digital event features a discussion of different ways to realize the full investment potential of your distributed generation project. There are many ways to approach financing in today’s market, and our panel will provide insight into strategies such as tax equity, along with outlining the unique benefits related to financing and building renewable […]

Electrohydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) have been used for precise control of hydraulic actuators since the 1940’s.  Taking an electrical control voltage and converting this into a hydraulic flow response enables a servo to precisely control an hydraulic actuator (cylinder).  Parker Hannifin’s Abex line of Jet-Pipe ™ servo valves have decades or proven performance in the […]