Supercritical CO2 and the Allam-Fetvedt Power Cycle As the US population continues to rise and the regulatory belt continues to tighten around emissions, power plant owners and operators must continue to look … Read More
Ash Ponds: Supplanting and Upgrading There is a nationwide push for the retirement of ash ponds. Since the need for ash storage remains, many plants are looking toward ash recycle … Read More
Solar-Electrical Conversion and Land Use The power industry has two main methods for solar-electrical conversions including Concentrated Solar and Photovoltaic. Both types must be considered as we continue to explore … Read More
Clarifiers With increasing world population and advances in the industry, demand for quality water also continues to increase. As with most other industries, the power industry … Read More
Modifying Conventional Power Plants for a Changing Industry As renewable energy is becoming more prevalent in the power sector, conventional thermal plants must evolve to remain profitable and avoid closure. Modifications to these … Read More
Protecting Equipment from Cold Weather As winter weather approaches, operators and plant management must remain vigilant in preventing freezing of their equipment. Frozen piping systems can result in ruptures and … Read More
Introducing the FCS YouTube Channel The FCS YouTube channel provides highlights of training conducted by our world-class Instructors. Our first video is a discussion of typical GE main stop valves, … Read More
Thermal Energy Storage Systems Thermal Energy Storage Systems are used to collect thermal energy and use that the energy at a later time for heating, cooling, or power generation. … Read More
Emissions Targets and De-Carbonization Drive In August of 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put into effect a Clean Power Plan (CPP) as an emission guideline for states to follow … Read More
