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How natural-gas fuel variability impacts GT operation

Natural-gas fuel composition has considerable influence on gas-turbine emissions and operability. This might not have been a concern to you previously, but the possible impacts on your engines of increasing reliance on non-traditional pipeline gas—in particular, shale gas, but also LNG, and byproduct fuels from industrial processes—suggests you might want to read on. Even if […]

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Paul White’s legacy

When Paul White crossed over to the spiritual world from the physical Nov 16, 2017, he was well prepared for the journey and certainly was welcomed by those who had preceded him. White was a deeply religious man who taught Sunday school and gave church activities his full support—all while excelling in his engineering day

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Ontelaunee details experience with GT uprate, exhaust cylinder fix

The 501F Users Group’s 2018 conference and exhibition is only a few months away—Feb 25 – Mar 2, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Fla. It is your only chance in the coming year to visit with the major service providers and parts suppliers for the 501F fleet. Exclusive closed sessions for owner/operators with

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GENERATORS: Lessons learned, best practices shared at GUG 2017

There are nearly as many electric generators at fossil-fired and nuclear powerplants as there are gas and steam turbines combined. So, you might think that with thousands of utility/large industrial-grade generators rated more than 25 MW operating in the US alone, the annual meeting of the Generator Users Group (GUG) would draw hundreds of attendees.

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Checklist for success: NV Energy commissions seven turbine DCSs in seven weeks

Commissioning seven gas-turbine (GT) control systems in seven weeks would probably be taxing under the best of conditions. In NV Energy’s case, there were some extenuating circumstances. First, the seven systems are located at two generating facilities acquired by the utility in 2014. Second, it is challenging to test a retrofit, due to air permit

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GENERATORS: Lessons learned, best practices shared at GUG 2017 (Part 2)

CCJ ONsite’s coverage of technical highlights from the Generator Users Group’s Third Annual Conference, held in Phoenix, Aug 27-30, 2017, continues below with Part 2 of the lessons learned and best practices shared among attendees. The three-part series concludes in the next issue of this electronic publication. Presentations and discussions are arranged in these five

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Group-sponsored HRSG development projects share results, reduce costs

European Technology Development Ltd conducts multi-client projects to address concerns and challenges within the international electric-power industry. Known as ETD Consulting, the 20-year-old UK company’s projects are aimed mainly at developing new tools, technologies, and methodologies for powerplant inspection, integrity, and life assessment/extension; and improvements to materials, welding, and design. Collaboration with the international power

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COMMENTARY: What the digital revolution means for electricity

What’s happening inside the fast-growing, hugely profitable, digital behemoths—one characterization is the “Big Five,” namely, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft—may be more important than what the electricity industry sees from the outside. We know they are driving the industry towards renewable energy through direct investments in solar and wind facilities and green electricity purchases.

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Multiple organizations create new challenges for plant operators

Once upon a time, a vertically integrated utility was responsible for electricity supply—soup to nuts, that is, from the powerplant to the customer’s meter. Today, responsibility for over half of US power production rests with non-utility entities. Like most big industry shifts, this transition has led to greater efficiencies in some areas, challenges in others.

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Visible-dye liquid penetrant said best for identifying radial tip cracks in 7FA R0 and R1 rotor blades

Mike Hoogsteden, Advanced Turbine Support’s director of field services, called to say his company has informed customers that it believes visible-dye liquid penetrant (PT) is the most dependable in-situ inspection process for identifying radial tip cracks in 7FA Stage 0 and Stage 1 rotor blades. The OEM recommends in Technical Information Letter 1509-R3, “F-Class Front-End

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