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Regardless of where you fall on the 3Hs of the H2 economy—hype, hope, happening soon—everyone can appreciate a seminar which delivered information on actual experience. The webinar, “Hydrogen: Utilizing Combustion Turbines as a Solution to ‘Low to No-Carbon’ Initiatives,” was presented by PSM (Power Systems Mfg LLC). After a quick review of global-climate headlines, Jeff […]

The Siemens session at the 2020 501F Users Group began with a high-level update on the Siemens Energy spinoff. Also highlighted was Siemens Energy’s roadmap to “Making Energy Greener.” A comprehensive gas-turbine update followed with technical updates on these topics: Hexavalent chromium residue. Air-separator radial rubs and axial wear. Exhaust manifold. Advanced two-piece exhaust. D5

The 2020 conference of the 501F Users Group marked GE’s fourth year of participation in this event, coordinated by Said El-Nahas, 501F product manager, and Ben Myers, service engineering manager. The program began with an introduction to GE Gas Power, a new organizational structure combining the company’s new-unit and services operations under a single business

Mitsubishi Power spent a productive four hours with users on the third day of the meeting, discussing and answering questions on a wide range of topics. Presentation segments selected by the editors for coverage here, given their high interest to owner/operators, are the following: Safety culture and initiatives to help protect plant and contractor personnel.

Doosan Turbomachinery Services’ (DTS) presentation to the 501F Users Group at the 2020 conference featured a company/facility profile followed by details on how it conducts major maintenance on rotors, exhaust sections, and blade rings. The company’s relatively new shop in La Porte (Houston), Tex, has the capability for F-class inspection, overhaul, repairs, and new-parts manufacturing.

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

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. 

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

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.