In a demand-heavy, renewables-rich grid, the fastest and lowest-risk capacity gain often comes from assets already on the pad. A recent GE Vernova webinar discusses practical ways to uncover incremental output and reliability by treating the combined cycle as a single system. The session was moderated by Matt Foreman, and featured technical perspectives from Jason […]
Thirty years before artificial intelligence (AI) became part of common public lexicon, the powerplant industry was getting steeped in it. There was always the question, however, how far you could “push” the technology and reduce staff expertise. Now, a relatively new entrant to the M&D-as-a-service space emphasizes how its operations experts remain in the loop.
M&D: Operations experts get the most from your plant analytics Read More »
ISO has published the first turbomachinery-specific standards for air intake filters. ISO 29461-1, ISO 29461-2 and ISO 29461-3 establish uniform test methods for efficiency and dust holding capacity, performance in fog and mist, and mechanical integrity at high pressure. While this is not breaking news, the combination of the three standards is a powerful decision-making
Easy as 1,2,3: Choose inlet filters based on GT-specific standards Read More »
People Trinity names Stivender to lead field services The Trinity Turbine Technology team recently announced that Errol Stivender has joined the company as VP of Trinity Turbine Services, overseeing all field service operations going forward. Stivender brings more than 35 years of experience in gas and steam generation as well as the refining and petrochemical
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Mastering High-Temp Sensor Systems for Turbine Monitoring In this practical, engineer-focused session, PCB experts explain how to achieve clear, reliable data from high-temperature sensor systems in turbine environments. Drawing from both combustion and vibration monitoring applications, the webinar covers installation, calibration, and troubleshooting best practices that transform raw sensor output into actionable maintenance insights. Participants
March 3 Webinar: Combustion and Vibration Monitoring Best Practices Read More »
Upcoming events where you’ll see CCJ attendance and coverage. Hope to see you there. FT8 Users Group March 17-19 EPRI Main Campus and Marriott University Place, Charlotte, NC. Details/registration at www.ft8users.com. Contact: Ashley Potts, ft8@ft8users.com. FT4 Users Group March 17-19 EPRI Main Campus and Marriott University Place, Charlotte, NC. Details/registration at www.ft4users.com. Contact: Ashley Potts,
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What your colleagues were telling CCJ subscribers five, 10, 15, and 20 years ago Five years ago The 7F Users Group and CCJ collaborated on the first virtual user-group meeting conducted as a result of the global pandemic. It was the launchpad for more than 20 online user meetings facilitated by CCJ during that challenging three-year period. The Combined
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The need to recover quickly from plant equipment failure is often at odds with the patient, methodical steps required to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) that will be accepted by all parties to a potential dispute among stakeholders down the road. Stakeholders may include plant staff, owner/operator, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance companies, component suppliers, third-party operation and maintenance (O&M) service providers,
Handling RCAs with future disputes in mind: More is better! Read More »
Increasing demand from data centers and extreme weather continues to push utilities and independent producers to find dispatchable megawatts fast. New-build capacity is on order, but lead times stretch years. For owners of GE Vernova 7F units, one of the largest installed gas turbine fleets in the world, the near-term opportunity lies in upgrading the machines already in service. Two recent GE Vernova webinars outline complementary paths: a performance leap
While new capacity waits in line, 7F upgrades deliver flexibility and output now Read More »
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
Protecting MK4, MK5 & EX2000 turbine controls from costly failures Read More »
