2013 Best Practices Awards to Gas-Turbine-Based Plants

	NEWINGTON Continuous-blowdown block valve reduces startup time, plus. . . Breaker retrofit protects transformer Triple-redundant sodium analyzers protect equipment, personnel more
	KLAMATH FALLS Replacing a closed-code FT8 control system more
	ENCOGEN Transitioning a legacy base-load plant to cycling duty more
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA	EFFINGHAM Reducing LP drum pressure increases cold-weather output Equipment supports core-skills training, proficiency Arc flash data sheets, labels create a user-friendly program Better organization of paperwork in the control room pays dividends more
	NV ENERGY FLEET Workforce design using Hoshin planning more
	JOHNSON COUNTY Optimizing chiller operation Membrane installation/removal tool reduces physical stress more
	SEVIER Collaboration, focus on constructability result in efficient design meeting challenging schedule Adapting vent stack design to handle flashing of process-steam drains Voltage-class evaluation results improve cost-effective performance more
	LEA Ammonia-tank level monitoring contributes to high plant availability Hydrogen system modification improves safety, balance sheet Wastewater reclamation project produces big cost savings more
	HOLDEN Control system mods enable 10-min starts; increase reliability, flexibility more
	DOGWOOD Inline repair saves 9-chrome HP stop/check valve Management training for day-shift O&M technicians Extreme-weather preparedness increases availability more
	McCLAIN Improvements to plant permit process benefits safety more
	ROKEBY Comprehensive hazardous spill mitigation strategy more
	GRANITE RIDGE Chemical delivery drivers welcome safety cards Wireless monitoring of HRSG drain valves pinpoints energy waste Communications initiative leads to multi-faceted returns Engineered solution to facilitate generator inspections more
	SALTILLO ACC fan-blade pitch optimization Gas-turbine-inlet air filtration improvement Fuel-oil recirculation arrangement saves money, mitigates spill risk more
	SABINE COGEN Safety database developed in-house effectively tracks, validates contractors Monitoring CEMS gas bottle pressure ensures compliance more
	MEAG WANSLEY Post-maintenance checklist for critical instruments ‘Scratch out’ accidents program promotes safety vigilance more
	FARIBAULT Freeze protection, Minnesota style HRSG chemical feed system improvement more
	ATHENS Detecting pump issues before they cause outages more
	KIAMICHI Severe-storm, tornado readiness key to personnel safety NERC CIP-006: physical security perimeter challenges more
	CROCKETT Student internship program helps combat aging workforce more
	HARQUAHALA Safe practices for inspecting, maintaining cooling towers more
	HIGGINS New, safer method of rigging halves time for ACC gearbox change-out more
	BRIDGEPORT Preparing plant, workforce for hurricane conditions more
	BUNDY Natural-gas blowdown system assures a safer working environment more
	LINDSAY HILL Cooling-tower automated basin temperature/two-speed fan control Removable platforms in cooling-tower fan shrouds improve safety more
	OSPREY Start faster, earn more Seasonal readiness refresher training more
	TERMOEMCALI Well water, bypasses, new procedures eliminate debris issues on plant starts Fuel-tank retrofit helps preserve biofuel more
	TRACY ACC gearbox oil removal piping GT hazardous-gas monitor access mod more
	ARROW CANYON Multi-facility horizontal management planning more
	LENZIE Steam-line drain valve inspection program more
	WASHINGTON COUNTY Using condition-based vibration monitoring for critical equipment more
	WALTON COUNTY Reducing hydraulic-oil system varnish more
	AL SANDERSVILLE Commitment to conservation reduces annual electric bill by $100K more
	KLEEN ENERGY Contractor management program advances culture of safety more
	CENTRAL ALABAMA New valving protects against damage to tubing, piping more
	JUNIPER ENERGY New process conducive to more accurate financial reports more