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
Discontinuing Coal: No consensus among G20 Environment Ministers A group of 20 wealthy nations developed the communique at a Climate and Energy meeting. This meeting took place in Naples, Italy, on July 23rd. Read More
Housekeeping in a Coal Plant is Key It is neither a secret nor a surprise that coal-fired power generation is fighting an uphill battle. Today holds challenges in nearly every operational area. Read More
Steam Desuperheaters In most plants, steam generates at a single, high pressure, and where necessary, its pressure reduces. When pressure reduces, steam retains its high temperature. High-temperature … Read More
CO2 Capture – Post-Combustion (Part 2) Greenhouse gases and global warming have, over time, become accepted as the reason for Climate Change. Read More