White Papers

It seems that just about everyone is looking for more power. As our dependency on electricity continues to grow, so does the need to design larger back-up generation systems. The transition from low voltage to medium voltage on-site generation is influenced by a mix of economic and system design considerations including: cabling distance, bus capacity, […]

Traditionally, the choice between diesel-fueled and gaseous-fueled generators has been relatively straightforward. Power density as well as capital cost advantages in large-kilowatt applications typically favored diesel for standby power of 150 kilowatts of electricity (kWE) or more—large commercial and industrial standby applications. However, technological innovations are making gaseous-fueled generators both more powerful and more cost […]

How to choose the right accelerometer for power gen applications Reliability Centered Maintenance managers at power generation plants use sensors & condition monitoring to keep their critical rotating machinery, such as pumps, motors, and cooling fans, running. Not only is it critical to monitor industrial machines, but it’s just as critical to choose the right […]

This eBook shows how project portfolio management solutions can help utility company optimize and operate projects for success, by providing real-world answers to your toughest challenges.

Asset-intensive companies like those in the utilities, oil, gas, chemical, steel and mining industries, need to invest heavily in order to maintain operations and continue to grow their business, yet they are faced with an uncertain economic situation. Because of this challenge, it is essential that companies are able to fully optimize investment decisions and […]

In today’s business environment, a continuous, reliable source of electricity is critical to a company’s successful operations. Businesses can mitigate the economic risk of power outages by implementing a strong backup power plan. For decades, diesel has been the traditional fuel source for backup power and standby gensets. However, today, diesel is not the only […]

In this IDC Energy Insights white paper, the author provides recommendations the management of the asset life cycle, from planning all the way through to decommissioning. Systems and tools that support a project framework that can leverage information from a multitude of sources to drive decision making are also discussed.

Nat Gas and Power sectors are on a path of convergence in terms of reliable electricity supply across the American mainland. Reliable electricity supply is the key driver in the power sector with marginal cost power markets, where firm vs non-firm gas supply with bilateral contracts is the means for monetization and supply in the […]

Given that electricity prices present a long-term upward trend, the imperative for greater energy efficiency is becoming more urgent. While regulation and legislation do have some effect in forcing change in the business community, a compelling business case — with clear methodology, reliable return on investment and financial efficiency — is much more powerful. Finance […]

When it comes to large rotating equipment, medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs) offer a significant opportunity to save on operating and maintenance costs. Siemens SINAMICS Perfect Harmony VFDs are a particularly cost-effective solution because they can be applied to both new and retrofit installations. By matching the motor speed to the load, VFDs conserve electrical […]