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AOG 2022: Gas turbine aftermarket robust and ready for challenges facing Alstom fleet

The following presentation recaps focus on Alstom gas turbines from third-party solutions providers at the 2022 AOG virtual conference. Recordings and/or slide decks of all presentations made available to the steering committee can be accessed through the group’s website by registered users. AOG looks forward to welcoming the industry to its sixth annual meeting, March […]

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AOG 2022: Training workshops focus on GT failure analysis and generators

A distinguishing characteristic of annual meetings hosted by the Alstom Owners Group is its training workshops. The AOG has a full day of in-depth workshops planned for the upcoming 2023 meeting, March 20-24, at EPRI’s corporate offices and training facility in Charlotte, NC. A preliminary 2023 conference agenda is posted at www.aogusers.com, where you’ll also

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AOG 2022: How the Alstom aftermarket has taken shape with trusted solutions providers

The AOG looks ahead to its sixth annual meeting, March 20-24, at EPRI’s corporate offices and training facility in Charlotte, NC. This will be the organization’s first in-person conference since 2020. A preliminary 2023 conference agenda is posted at www.aogusers.com, where you’ll also find registration, lodging, and other pertinent information. Contact ashley@aogusers.com with any questions. This is the

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Nineteen 2023 meetings focusing on user information needs that you should consider attending

February 19–23, 501F Users Group Annual Meeting, Reno, Nev, Peppermill Resort & Spa. Details/registration at www.501fusers.org as they become available. Chairman: Ivan Kush, Cogentrix Energy Power Management. Contact: Jacki Bennis, jacki@somp.co. February 19-23, 501G Users Group Annual Meeting, Reno, Nev, Peppermill Resort & Spa. Meeting is co-located with the 501F Users Group conference. Details/registration at

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GE Day at AOG 2022 updates Alstom user community on TILs and upgrades for major CCGT equipment

If you were unable to sit in on the second day of the 2022 AOG conference and want to hear what the OEM of record (GE) had to say, access the three-hour recording via the links provided in the last paragraph of this section. It is highly recommended to review the following in anticipation of

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AOG 2022: Alstom user discussion and in-depth presentations illustrates value of attending upcoming in-person event

The AOG, born of necessity to help owner/operators of Alstom gas and steam turbine/generators navigate the O&M challenges arising from GE’s purchase of that company in November 2015, looks ahead to its sixth annual meeting, March 20-23, at EPRI’s corporate offices and training facility in Charlotte, NC. This will be the organization’s first in-person conference

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Power Users welcomes 7EA Users Group to world’s largest network of owner/operators

    The Legacy Turbine Users Group, formed by Power Users earlier this year to facilitate the transfer of knowledge among members of the 7EA and Frame 5 and 6B users groups, greatly benefits owner/operators of these engines. The 7EA’s first meeting under the LTUG banner, conducted Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2022, was an

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Turbine inlet cooling: First step on the pathway to net zero emissions

Gas turbine systems produce over one-third of US electric energy requirements. They provide reliable baseload power, in addition to that required to support the intermittent production of electricity from renewable sources. According to a recent Washington Post article, “Turns Out Wind and Solar have a Secret Friend: Natural Gas,” every 0.88% of capacity from renewables

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Repair options multiply as main-steam-valve issues increase

It only takes 2-3% steam overflow to trigger a steam turbine/generator (ST/G) overspeed event, cautioned Dean Casey, project manager for machining services at MD&A, to stress the importance of main-steam-valve inspections and timely repairs. During his presentation in MD&A’s fall series of webinars, “Steam Turbine Valve Outage Common Issues,” Casey went on to say that

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