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Lightning protection for composite wind turbine blades demonstrated

A carbon fiber tip offering lightning strike protection for wind turbine blades has been developed by researchers at the US DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Vistra engaged in co-location discussions with data centers

The company is seeing interest in potential co-location deals for both its nuclear and gas plants.

Enbridge, Microsoft collaborate on AI to improve safety, emissions, and asset optimization

Enbridge began implementing AI more than five years ago and is now leveraging it to support operational and environmental goals.

EDF, Infinite Cooling partner up to reduce water consumption in nuclear plants

Testing at a French nuclear plant aims to quantify the amount of recoverable water, evaluate the quality of the reclaimed water for reuse within the plant and gauge the technology’s impact on overall cooling tower performance.

Critical maintenance: Combustion turbine outlet duct upgrades at a simple cycle plant

Maintenance contractor SVI BREMCO addressed critical issues in a plant’s duct and stack system, including silencer baffle repair, duct liner replacement and crack repairs, through a coordinated outage involving multiple specialists.

The rise of plant services: Enhancing efficiency and reliability in power plants

Plant service and improvement projects have been a key solution for generators nationwide as they grapple with extended project timelines, increased service area demand and regulatory uncertainty.

Coal plant’s AI drives down emissions, boosts efficiency

Global management and consulting firm McKinsey & Company published a case study detailing how it helped Vistra develop a machine-learning model to improve the efficiency and emissions of the Martin Lake Power Plant in Rusk County, Texas.

Mitigating corrosion in steam turbine engines with engineered compression

Examining the use of deep-engineered compression to combat corrosion in Alloy 450, a stainless steel widely employed in steam turbine blades.

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Global management and consulting firm McKinsey & Company published a case study detailing how it helped Vistra develop a machine-learning model to improve the e…

Examining the use of deep-engineered compression to combat corrosion in Alloy 450, a stainless steel widely employed in steam turbine blades….

Trends in plant O&M with EthosEnergy’s Terry Schoenborn

In a recent interview with Power Engineering, Schoenborn highlighted the evolving market dynamics that are shaping plant O&M….

The 2024 Electric Utility Chemistry Workshop: Providing valuable information for many industries

PE contributor Brad Buecker recaps the conference, which covers the topics of steam generation chemistry, makeup water and cooling water treatment, air emission…

Elevating safety and efficiency: The impact of drone technology on utility inspections

The integration of drone technology is emerging as a pivotal innovation, offering a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative for inspecting critical i…

Filtration upgrades and carbon cuts for advanced gas turbines

Carbon emissions are a key business driver for many sectors, but a simple update of the filtration system can result in significant improvements in performance …

Site visit: Inside the O&M base for a floating offshore wind project

Enlit on the Road visited Principle Power at WindFloat Atlantic Project’s base in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, to learn why the O&M phase of a floating offshor…

Elevating power generation: The era of drone-driven facility inspections

From pilot-assisted flights to fully autonomous operations from docks, drones are reshaping how utilities approach asset health assessment….

Fatigue life improvement of R0 compressor blades: A comparison of laser peening and low plasticity burnishing

Low plasticity burnishing can be applied to new or existing R0 blades to extend component life while increasing reliability, confidence and margins of safety….

Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects

The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects….

Condenser tube coatings – Some questions

The latest in Brad Buecker’s series on condenser performance monitoring….

EthosEnergy launches performance center for remote operations and monitoring

Company operators can remotely monitor and manage multiple plants from the performance center….