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FINAL CHANCE: HA users convene in Greenville to share operational insight, OEM updates

GE Vernova (GEV)’s 7HA and 9HA gas turbines represent a significant portion of the advanced-class turbine fleet in operation globally, supporting diverse power generation requirements including high efficiency, flexible operation, and integration with renewable energy sources. As operational demands evolve, ongoing technical understanding and knowledge sharing among users become increasingly valuable. The 2025 HA Users […]

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Improvise, adapt, overcome: Navigate power’s new frontiers

CCUG, Controls, Generator Users Group, Generators, STUG / By scottschwieger

In a period of accelerating change across the power generation industry—shaped by decarbonization goals, shifting market pressures, and the realities of an aging fleet—the 2025 Power Users Combined Conference presents a timely opportunity to learn, adapt, and prepare your team for what’s next. From August 25–28 in Washington, D.C., this multi-group forum brings together five

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Protecting MK4, MK5 & EX2000 turbine controls from costly failures

7EA Users Group, 7F Users Group, Frame 6 / By scottschwieger

If you’re managing MK4, MK5, or EX2000 platforms, this Technical Information Post (TIP) from AP4 Group demands your attention (Download here). These “classic” control systems rely on EEPROMs—and in the case of MK5 and EX2000, the U9 chip—to store essential software and configuration data. Failures of these components, increasingly common in systems over 25 years

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Six reasons to attend the 2025 Air-Cooled Condenser Users Group (ACCUG) Conference in Granbury, Texas

HRSGs, STUG / By scottschwieger

Each year, the Air-Cooled Condenser Users Group (ACCUG) brings together engineers, plant managers, OEM experts, and operations professionals to tackle the most pressing challenges facing air-cooled condenser (ACC) systems. In 2025, this highly anticipated gathering returns to Granbury, Texas—a fitting venue for an event dedicated to advancing power plant cooling technologies in water-constrained environments. With

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Hunterstown: Closing gaps in O&M knowledge through enhanced workforce development

7F Users Group, Best Practices / By scottschwieger

Hunterstown Generating Station Owned by LS Power Asset management by Competitive Power Ventures Operated by NAES Corp 810 MW, 3 × 1 7F.04-powered combined cycle equipped with a GE D11 steam turbine, located in Gettysburg, Pa Plant manager: Mark Kadon Challenge. Anticipating industry-wide knowledge-gap challenges resulting from retirements and staff turnover, Hunterstown Generating Station saw

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Your HRSG is calling, please answer

HRSGs / By scottschwieger

This July, professionals in the combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) and heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) sectors will converge once again for the HRSG Forum 2025—one of the industry’s most anticipated annual events. Held July 21–25 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas, this year’s forum promises to be

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River Road advances safety, efficiency, and reliability with practical onsite improvements

7F Users Group, Best Practices, CCUG / By scottschwieger

River Road Generating Plant Owned by Clark Public Utilities Operated by GE Vernova O&M 248 MW, gas-fired 1 × 1 7F.02-powered combined cycle (STAG configuration) equipped with a Foster Wheeler HRSG, GE A12 steam turbine, and GE 324 generator, located in Vancouver, Wash Plant manager: Robert Mash Safer handling of chemical totes Challenge. Gravity feeding

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Empire enhances safety, maintenance access, and workforce versatility through smart operational upgrades

7F Users Group, Best Practices / By scottschwieger

Empire Generating LLC Owned by Empire Acquisitions LLC Operated by NAES Corp 635 MW, gas-fired 2 × 1 7F.03-powered combined cycle with Alstom HRSGs and a GE D11 steam turbine, located in Rensselaer, NY Plant manager: Chet Szymanski Cooling-tower mod improves maintenance access Challenge. Empire Generating’s cooling tower is designed with a dry section that

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Faribault: Protective-relay trip logs reduce errors

7F Users Group, Best Practices / By scottschwieger

Faribault Energy Park Owned by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) Operated by NAES Corp 265 MW, 1 × 1 7F.03-powered combined cycle equipped with a GE A10 steam turbine and CMI HRSGs, located in Faribault, Minn Plant manager: Shawn Flake Challenge. Accurate and complete gathering of data during abnormal plant operations can be difficult and

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ACCUG: Global collaboration drives air-cooled condenser innovation

501 F&G Users Group, 7EA Users Group, 7F Users Group, Advanced GTs, CCUG / By scottschwieger

The 15th annual meeting of the Air-Cooled Condensers Users Group (ACCUG) was held at the University of East London (UK) July 23-25, 2024. Principal content categories were chemistry and corrosion, air-cooled condenser (ACC) design and performance, and system operation and maintenance. The event was chaired by Andy Howell, EPRI; Barry Dooley, Structural Integrity (UK); and

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