Hydropower Part I: Why the water wheel is more complicated than you think Water is one of the most important resources on earth. Found everywhere on our planet, it is crucial for sustaining life. Water is also one … Read More
District Energy: What is it? District energy commonly refers to generating and distributing steam, electricity, and/or chilled water from a centrally located plant. Read More
ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE PLANTS Like a classic Rankine cycle plant, Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) plants generate power using a working fluid to rotate a generator. The term “organic” indicates … Read More
Thermocouple and RTD Simulation and Testing In the world of process automation at power plants and process facilities, precise temperature measurement is crucial. Thermocouples (TCs) and Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) are … Read More
Machinery Alignment A report published by Senseye shed light on the consequences of improper equipment maintenance. Large industrial and manufacturing facilities lose an average of 323 production … Read More
IDEA 2024 – A RECAP Fossil Consulting Services Vice President Scott Hommel and I had the opportunity to attend the International District Energy Association (IDEA) annual conference in beautiful Orlando, … Read More
Mapping the Electrical Distribution System The electrical distribution system on a campus or in a district can be quite complicated, with lots of feeders and switchgear operating at various voltages. … Read More
Renewable Energy Storage Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy segment in the world. Renewable energy is expected to reach $1.8 trillion globally by 2027, and $259 billion by … Read More
Too much of a good thing? The six sides of Carbon and our future. Carbon and our future. Carbon (specifically carbon dioxide) has been a hot topic for the past few decades. In recent years, carbon has become the … Read More
