Waste Heat: Alternative Uses In this article, we will discuss waste heat. The process of burning fuel in a boiler to generate steam has many inefficiencies. Read More
Happy Holidays from FCS! Happy Holidays from all of us at FCS! We are thankful for a successful year working with old and new clients. We are looking forward … Read More
Arc Flash Training: Site-Specific A report published in Industrial Safety and Hygiene News estimated that every day in the U.S. there are up to 10 arc flash incidents, which … Read More
Heat Rate Cost – Part 2: Impact of Increased Renewables This blog is Part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 covered the impact of fuel cost on heat rate. This blog covers the impact … Read More
The Coal Comeback The seeming pariah of energy generation, coal, is making a comeback. And it’s quite ironic that climate change is a big reason why. Read More
Scale: Its Causes and Effects The presence of scaling in water systems at power plants, heating, and cooling plants, and other process facilities can reduce plant efficiency by blocking flow … Read More
Setting SMART Training Goals Setting SMART goals is a critical step in the development of any training program. What is the point of the training program if it doesn’t … Read More
Heat Rate Cost – Part 1 The control of unit efficiency in a power plant requires a team effort from operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and the support of plant management. Read More
Inside the Matrix Part 2: Breaking the Code Basically, a microprocessor controls the direction and magnitude of a LOT of electrical signals. Read More
