Incomplete combustion occurs in a coal-fired unit’s furnace when insufficient oxygen (O2) is available during fuel combustion. “Excess Air” is the amount of O2 available …

For most of us born before 1990, controls or logic diagrams remind us of Indiana Jones trying to decipher some ancient scroll.

Throughout various industries, control of water quality is critical to the proper operation of equipment and for maintaining compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards. 

 If you are reading this blog, chances are you like to keep up-to-date on the latest trends and information when it comes to Energy (and …

Electric grid designers and operators increasingly look at energy storage as an essential tool in improving and maintaining grid reliability and flexibility.

If you’re anything like me (and millions of other people on this beautiful rock), your day starts with a cup of a life-giving juice known …

Greenhouse gases and global warming have, over time, become accepted as the reason for Climate Change.

As reported in the revealing and comprehensive 2017 maintenance survey, “Help wanted: More training, equipment upgrades,” published by Plant Engineering[1], equipment upgrades and more maintenance …

Periodically throughout the year, each of us at Fossil Consulting Services contributes a post to our blog.  This allows us to present information on topics …