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Nord-Lock Group solution mitigates 4-way joint leakage from Siemens 501F engines

At the upcoming virtual 501F Users Group conference, owner/operators will have the opportunity to hear the latest on solutions for leaky 4-way joints. Below is a primer and brief history of Nord-Lock’s experience in mitigating this common problem in the fleet. The latest information on their solution will be presented on Tuesday, February 23 from […]

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Age is only a number: Legacy turbines get new lease on life

Editor’s note: This article illustrates some of the benefits that accrue from upgrading ageing control systems. Dig deeper into the topic by participating in the upcoming webinar, “GT Mods and Upgrades: Take advantage of high-value generating opportunities,” Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Presenters are Pat Begley and Ricky Morgan of TTS Energy Services. 

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Turbine Inlet Cooling Association elects officers, directors for 2021-2022

Don Punwani, executive director of the Turbine Inlet Cooling Association, called the CCJ editors to say the organization had elected officers and directors for 2021-2022. Recall that TIC is a resilient, sustainable, fast-response, and carbon-reduction option for gas-turbine owner/operators. Learn what inlet cooling can do for your plant/company by visiting the resource-rich TICA website when

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Factor European experience into O&M practices at US combined cycles, Part I

European Technology Development Ltd’s (ETD Consulting), International Conference on Power Plant Operation and Flexibility, held in London in July 2018, covered recent developments in plant materials, operation, inspection, maintenance, and costs related to both baseload and cycling operation for different types of plants—including combined cycles. Participants included plant owners/operators, consultants, researchers, manufacturers, and inspection-agency professionals.

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Conference Report: Glimpse advances in materials, welding for new plants, inspection technologies for those in service

In what was a truly international gathering of scientists and power-industry engineers, European Technology Development Limited (ETD) orchestrated and conducted a virtual conference on high-temperature plant materials, inspection, monitoring, and assessment (MIMA), Oct 27-28, 2020, drawing attendees from 22 countries. Dr Ahmed Shibli, managing director of ETD Consulting, Leatherhead, England, said that “Although in the

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501F plants share best practices: Dogwood, CPV Valley, Lea, Monroe

Dogwood Energy Facility  Owned by Dogwood Energy, City of Independence, Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, and the Kansas Power Pool Operated by NAES Corp 650-MW, gas-fired, 2 × 1 combined cycle located in Pleasant Hill, Mo Plant manager: Steven Hilger Sticking to a site map Challenge. In the 17 years prior

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Elections have consequences for Energy Industry: Beltway execs portend what they might be

USEA 17th State of the Energy Industry Forum With a somber undertone from the recent death of its long-time leader, Barry Worthington, the United States Energy Association (USEA) held its 17th State of the Energy Industry meeting virtually on Jan 28, 2021, less than a week after President Biden was inaugurated. Executives from 22 separate

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Got a ‘vintage’ GT? An hour’s investment pays dividends in cost-effective options

If your site has a pre-F-class gas turbine, in peaking or combined-cycle mode, and you think there’s more money to be had playing the spot-capacity or flexible-start markets, take an hour and listen to TTS Power’s recorded webinar below conducted a couple of weeks ago. Chances are, you’ll come away with an option that not

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Rotor replacement/refurbishment project in full swing @ Midland Cogeneration Venture

Doosan Turbomachinery Services personnel present a new, replacement 11NM gas-turbine rotor to key staff from the customer, Midland Cogeneration Ventures (MCV), which now has three new rotors in operation with no issues reported. Another engine at the 12-unit site will receive a new rotor in the spring, yet another in the fall. Current plan is

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Boost turbine performance with an upgraded insulation system

User-group meetings afford the opportunity to expand your knowledge of gas and steam turbines, and generators, and their controls, auxiliaries, etc. Virtual conferences on these topics are especially convenient and economical for staff training. They allow participation by everyone in the plant, not just the select few who would attend an in-person meeting. The best

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