Powering Through the Pandemic The novel coronavirus, Covid-19, approaches 6 months since it was first detected in the United States and likely 9-12 months since the first global cases … Read More
Watchstanding Principles Part 1: Focus on the Basics. In Rick Cragg’s 2018 blog, he outlines a summary of Watchstanding Principles. Over the next few editions, I’m going to open the door to these principles. Read More
Net-Zero Emissions? What does it mean? Net-Zero emissions have become a buzz phrase used by Presidential Candidates, state governments, and utilities as a goal to be achieved in the not too … Read More
Anniversary Celebration: 25 years of FCS It is surprising to me that 25 years have passed since the founders including Michael McClintock and myself decided to start a power industry training, … Read More
Online: Meeting Your Training Needs Your staff may require training, perhaps to meet an annual certification requirement. But, what do you when it isn't possible to gather everyone in a … Read More
Static Var Compensators Supporting the Renewable Grid The usage of Static Var Compensator will like change as more renewable energy sources join the power grid. Read More
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
Economics of the Power Industry Electricity is generated and supplied to the electric grid from a variety of sources, including fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural gas), nuclear, and renewable … Read More
ZLD: Zero Liquid Discharge Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is increasingly becoming a solution to wastewater management at power plants. Stricter environmental regulations, public perception, and water shortages are some … Read More