Alternatives to Solar Photovoltaics Two of the most popular forms of renewable energy are wind and solar. While nearly everyone has seen a photovoltaic solar cell on a rooftop … Read More
Challenges Facing the Power Industry Today’s power industry is facing many more challenges than even, say, 10 years ago. For instance, many expect the Power Industry to lose a significant … Read More
The Importance of Operating with Proper Furnace Draft Most power plant boilers have balanced draft furnaces. This means there is a fan (or fans) that supplies combustion air to the boiler furnace, known … Read More
Fidelity: Low vs. High Fidelity Graphics Graphic software, style, and usage have changed over the past few decades. It is important that facilities adapt and continually update graphics to enhance learning … Read More
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
