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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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ACCUG: Global collaboration drives air-cooled condenser innovation

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

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

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

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

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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Innovative solutions for reliability and safety: Fairview’s best practices in winter operations, maintenance efficiency, and generator upgrades

Fairview Energy Center Owned by Competitive Power Ventures, Osaka Gas, and DLE Operated by NAES Corp 1050 MW, gas-fired 2 × 1 7HA.02-powered combined cycle equipped with a GE D602 steamer and John Cockerill (formerly CMI) HRSGs, located in Johnstown, Pa Plant manager: Irvin Holes Enclosure improves air-compressor reliability in winter Challenge. Fairview’s Atlas Copco

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Enhancing safety, efficiency, and training: Towantic’s best practices in dual-fuel operations, operator requalification, and digital SDS access

CPV Towantic Energy Center Owned by Competitive Power Ventures and Osaka Gas Operated by NAES Corp 805 MW, gas-fired 2 × 1 7HA.01-powered combined cycle equipped with DLN2.6+ AFS combustion systems, GE D602 steamer, and John Cockerill (formerly CMI) HRSGs, located in Oxford, Conn Plant manager: Larry Hawk GT enclosure cameras critical to plant’s participation

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