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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.

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 emissions control, environmental regulations and other topics to power plant personnel.

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 infrastructure.

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 for gas turbines.

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 offshore wind project is one of the most important elements of ensuring project success.

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.

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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…

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….

Researchers say hydrogel coating a possible solution in the fight against scaling

A joint research team from ETH Zurich and the University of California, Berkeley say the tiny ridges on this new hydrogel coating help reduce crystal contact �…

Condenser performance monitoring (Part 2)

The second half of this two-part series outlines fundamental methods in condenser performance monitoring….

Digitalization key to mitigating wind industry challenges

Technology advancements in predictive analytics and digitalized operations and maintenance are critical to improving long-term cost-efficiency, according to a n…

Emerson’s James Fraser on automation, optimizing data from renewables

Emerson is touting its Ovation Green platform, which the company says will drive faster, more informed decisions surrounding renewable assets….

Babcock & Wilcox awarded $11 million maintenance contract for Newfoundland oil-fired plant

The Holyrood Thermal Generating Station is a major source of Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy, generating between 15% and 25% of the island’s electricity ev…

The importance of accurate dissolved oxygen condensate/feedwater monitoring

This article aims to serve as a reminder of issues related to flow-accelerated corrosion and that dissolved oxygen monitoring is an important tool for any chemi…