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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

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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St. Charles continually innovates in water monitoring, emissions control, and drone-driven inspections

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CPV St. Charles Energy Center Owned by CPV Maryland LLC Operated by Consolidated Asset Management Services 745 MW, 2 × 1 7F.05-powered combined cycle equipped with a GE D11A steam turbine, located in Waldorf, Md Plant manager: Nick Bohl Influent water monitoring upgrade for permit compliance Challenge. St. Charles Energy Center uses recycled wastewater from

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Jackson Generation improves operations with digital P&ID access and proactive varnish mitigation

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Jackson Generation Owned by J-Power USA Operated by NAES Corp 1200 MW, two 1 × 1 combined cycles powered by Mitsubishi 501 JAC gas turbines and SRT40AX steam turbines with HRSGs from John Cockerill, located in Elwood, Ill Plant manager: Scott Freese Share current drawings plant-wide to assist operations personnel Challenge. Plant personnel use many

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Long Ridge: Boosting employee morale and enhancing plant reliability

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Long Ridge Energy Generation Owned by Long Ridge Energy & Power Operated by NAES Corp 485 MW, gas-fired 1 × 1 7HA.02-powered combined cycle capable of burning between 15% and 20% (vol) of hydrogen today, located in Hannibal, Ohio Plant manager: Chris Bates Denison survey helps improve employee morale Background. The culture of Long Ridge

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Hill Top: Freeze-resilient attemperator design and compressor wash optimization

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Hill Top Energy Center Owned by Ardian Infrastructure, Ares Management Corp, and Menora Mivtachim Operated by NAES Corp 620 MW, gas-fired (with ultra-low diesel backup) 1 × 1 7HA.02-powered single-shaft combined cycle with a GE steam turbine/generator and heat-recovery steam generator, located in Cumberland Twp, Greene County, Pa Plant manager: Pete Margliotti Attemperator freeze protection

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Indeck Niles: Digital visitor management system contributes to workplace safety

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Indeck Niles Energy Center  Owned by Indeck Energy, KOSPO USA, and DL Energy Operated by PIC Group Inc 1085 MW, gas-fired 2 × 1 7HA.02-powered combined cycle with a GE 602 steam turbine and Doosan heat-recovery steam generators, located in Niles, Mich Plant manager: Kevin Kringle Challenge: Indeck Niles Energy Center was not equipped with

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OT vs drum HRSGs: Selecting the right design for operational flexibility

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The energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the growing need for cleaner, more flexible, and more efficient generation technologies. As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar continue to grow—projected to account for 80% of global net capacity additions by 2050—gas-fired power plants remain essential in ensuring grid reliability and stability.

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PSM powers next-gen turbine transformations

7F Users Group / By

Alex Hoffs, president of PSM, opened the 2025 PSM Asset Manager Conference (AMC) by reinforcing PSM’s dedication to innovative clean energy solutions aimed at benefiting future generations. He outlined the mission to meet customer demands through a flexible, reliable, and efficient portfolio that enhances asset lifecycle costs. Emphasizing the company’s core values—agility, innovation, and trust—Hoffs

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From wear to repair: Managing exhaust-frame health

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The exhaust frame faces several critical operational and maintenance challenges primarily because of cyclic, variable, and minimal load operations. No matter the turbine model, end users and solutions providers are reporting more frequent inspections and maintenance on this vulnerable equipment. Here, David Clarida of Integrity Power Solutions (IPS) reviews his recent experience at a Texas

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