On Demand Webinars

This DEC Digital event features a discussion of mechanisms available to develop a distributed generation project and make it part of a sustainable energy plan for your business. The market for distributed generation is growing, and major utility and corporate entities are entering the sector, as they look for ways to secure more reliable, resilient, […]

The transport of iron throughout the steam cycle due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion has been well documented and discussed over the years due to its potential for causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. While coming up with a solution involves control of various aspects of water chemistry even prior to vaporization, monitoring techniques have […]

High-purity water is important for power plants, which is why so much effort goes into treating and monitoring it. But often, data collected is used only in the moment. What if you could utilize computer programs with pattern recognition to provide more informed and accurate information so better operating and maintenance decisions could be made? […]

Most people think of combustible dust (activated carbon, biomass, coal) as a housekeeping issue. Once there is so much of it in one place, it is time to clean it up. What about its true hazards? The likely potential it will spontaneously combust, causing a fire or explosion. People are inhaling it and its long-term […]

This session will overview the role of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule and the possible impacts it will have on the utility industry, including measures that could be implemented to drive heat rate improvements. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the ACE rule and possible impacts on their operations.

Utilities are no longer spectators when it comes to distributed energy. Large-scale power generators are retooling their business models to embrace distributed energy resources (DERs) as power market participants, as utilities take ownership of behind-the-meter DERs. Experts familiar with how utilities can take advantage of distributed generation will discuss this trend, including the nexus of […]

So your business wants to control energy costs by producing its own power? The possibilities for commercial and industrial projects may not be endless, but there’s plenty of variety to go around. Experts in the design and development of C&I generation projects will discuss the benefits, value, and challenges of combined heat and power (CHP) […]

This webinar is designed to discusses the practical and technical aspects of coal blending for the average person. The concept of coal blending has been attractive to some however often their questions unanswered. This webinar answers important questions as to “why (economics, quality, performance) and how to blend coal (Vessel, Yard, Boiler)?” and is it […]

While battery storage technology seems to get most of the headlines, pumped storage hydro accounts for about 94% of the energy storage capacity currently installed in the U.S. Still, there are several other storage technologies currently available and even more under development. This session will provide an overview of non-battery energy storage solutions and their […]

Today’s microgrids contain a variety of technologies, with control systems as varied as the locations in which the microgrids are deployed. This discussion will include details about designing microgrids for efficiency and resiliency, including specifics for commercial building managers about how to evaluate the economic viability of grid-connected solar PV, wind, and battery storage at […]

Nuclear power remains an important source of zero-emission electricity across the world. Scientists, environmentalists, and others recognize the need to maintain nuclear power’s place in the global generation mix, particularly as a solution to combat climate change. The advent of advanced nuclear power technologies also provides a way to bring reliable, clean energy to areas […]

As a result of COVID-19, the electricity industry is facing spikes in non-payments, posing liquidity challenges and uncertainty for the future. Dentons’ public policy partner Andrew Shaw and Capital Power’s Jon Sohn will share their perspectives on the current and future landscape for the electricity sector, including what the industry may expect in the next […]

Decarbonizing the energy sector is challenging. It involves implementing new technology and hitting aggressive targets and timelines. This session will explore how utilities, system designers, and equipment suppliers view the evolution of the hydrogen economy for the power industry. Moderator – Sonal Patel, Senior Associate Editor, POWER magazine Decarbonizing our Energy Ecosystem with Gas Turbines– […]

COVID-19 has impacted every business in some manner. For coal mines, coal buyers, coal shippers, to coal users have experienced coal sitting on the ground for longer period and higher stock than normal. One concern is what do I do with so much coal and how can it be managed so it doesn’t spontaneously combust? […]

Recent health concerns are propelling power generators to re-evaluate emergency preparedness, control procedures, and the need to operate reliably with limited on-site staff. Secure access to HMI plant controls can allow remote operators and technicians to aid, extend and signficantly reduce on-site staff – all while maintaining reliability and compliance. GE Remote Operations is a […]

MD&A’s Steam Path Audit webinar describes the technical process of conducting a visual inspection of a steam turbine’s steam path for the purpose of identifying and quantifying deficiencies in thermal efficiency.  The results of the inspection are used to determine the root cause of efficiency degradation and to guide maintenance during an outage such that […]

Power generation facilities currently rely on the limited data provided by traditional inspection methods to maintain the safety and reliability of their assets. In this presentation, we will provide multiple case studies highlighting drone, submersible, and robotics inspections, and the findings that went unidentified using other inspection methods. We will also share information about the […]

To access slides from the presentation, click here. Sponsored by: Aggreko and GE Digital Independent system operators (ISOs) provide open and nondiscriminatory access to the transmission grid, supported by a competitive energy market. As a result, ISOs have a detailed understanding of bulk power system trends. This session will include specific examples from various regions and […]

Ultrasonic is the leading technology used in flare gas measurement applications for the chemical and petrochemical industry. The primary area of application involves calculating greenhouse gas emissions based on the amount of flare gas measured in accordance with regulatory requirements. SICK technology, like the ultrasonic flare flowmeter technology, has been developed precisely for this purpose. […]

To access slides from the presentation, click here. Today’s emerging and continual response to the rapidly growing COVID-19 is creating new ways of doing business. Many are focused on prevention of the spread, while others consider the “what if” and recovery. In this webinar, you will hear from a few experts who are executing business […]

In this insightful webinar, Jonathan Tubb, cyber security expert at Siemens Energy, Inc., will discuss strategies power plants can employ to mitigate security risks, assess readiness to meet future attacks and maximize security efforts.  He will share insight about how he helps customers confront growing cyber threats with extensive protection, detection and monitoring solutions.

In this webinar we will cover the typical limiting factors of gas turbine components and how they can be repaired. We will cover the steps used in implementing a life time extension and will show some case studies. Some examples of how new parts are redesigned with features that make them more robust will also be covered.

This webinar will be beneficial to the engineers and power plant personnel involved with the refurbishment and replacement of the gas turbine hot gas path components.

Conco enables power plants, refineries and industrial production facilities to improve profitability, productivity and reliability through a uniquely integrated platform of products and services for condensers and heat exchangers.

With Total Performance™ you can anticipate problems and keep your condenser tubes at optimum efficiency. The three part process identifies the status of condenser tubes, detects equipment fatigue that can cause inefficiency, and cleans the tubes to improve flow and heat transfer. Together, Conco’s Total Performance™ platform can increase efficiency by as much as 4%.

Welcome to the next level of performance and efficiency: The Siemens combined cycle solution merges best-in-class gas turbine technology with industry leading steam turbines. With the development of the HL-class, Siemens continues its leadership in large air-cooled gas turbines by pushing plant efficiencies beyond 63%, with a clear roadmap to even higher values. The focus of the webinar will be the SCC-9000HL power plant for the 60Hz markets, which provide a 1×1 combined cycle power output of ~577 MW. The HL-class is designed for highest operational reliability and flexibility to fulfill the requirements of base load units while also being a perfect fit for flexible applications. This makes the HL-class turbines a versatile solution for operators who anticipate energy systems with a rapidly increasing share of fluctuating production by renewables.

To increase operational efficiency, utilities are migrating more to smart grids which integrates traditional grid infrastructure with sensor and communication technologies to collect and process large amounts of data. With a large complex network composed of millions of devices and remote entities connected with each other, such a massive network comes with many security concerns and potential vulnerabilities.

This webinar provides key insights into the building blocks in security solutions for the smart grid network to mitigate risk for the modern utility infrastructure.

As many power plants continue to struggle with the critical last step in their coal ash remediation processes – the final testing phase – some plants have successfully adopted the use of recently advanced sensor technology to measure real-time total suspended solids (TSS) to verify their discharge water is meeting specified requirements.

Having the ability to monitor TSS real time, and obtain accurate results that are repeatable and verifiable with random lab tests, allows for users to automate functions such as controlling pumps transporting effluent, or start and stop pretreatment processes designed to keep effluent within permit guidelines.

The Optimization and Upgrades (OAU) Division of EthosEnergy is singularly focused on growth. As part of its portfolio of independent service offerings, EthosEnergy OAU offers third-party staffing and operations services for utility and commercial power plants. Among the challenges of meeting its aggressive growth goals, OAU needs to serve all its clients’ plants with equal effectiveness, regardless of generation capacity, infrastructure complexity, and staffing model.

The energy landscape is changing dramatically and today performance is measured in more than just megawatts. Finding the right balance between operations and maintenance will help keep costs low and help profits grow. Profitability is more than just operations and maintenance, it is about processes and concepts and finding a new way to do something. Join us to learn how you can teach your old plant new tricks for a more profitable future.

Join our industry experts for this insightful 60-minute webinar as we discuss how LTE cellular networks can help improve grid intelligence and operations, data management, how the public cellular networking compares to other communication networks (such as radio mesh, fixed point-to-point, private cellular, etc.) including technical choices for investments and explore the future evolution of connected IoT for utilities.

In order for a plant to maintain peak generation capacity, measures to prevent fouling or remove deposits must be applied. Early identification of fouling characteristics and a fundamental knowledge of cleaning system capabilities are essential in determining the most effective cleaning technology. Unique circumstances may require innovative solutions. The common causes of condenser tube fouling and the practical application and innovation of cleaning technology are discussed. State-of-the-Art methods for off-line mechanical tube cleaning are presented, and their effects on tube condition examined.