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The basics of testing legacy generators

AGT Services Inc’s Jamie Clark frequently is asked to present at user group meetings given his deep knowledge of generators. At last year’s (2022) Frame 5 Users Group conference, Clark conducted a well-received workshop on generator testing, inspection, and condition assessment which is of value to most participants in the Legacy Turbine Users Group—owner/operators of …

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Frame 6B annual meeting: Preparation key to maximizing its value to you, your plant

The Frame 6B Users Group’s 2023 Conference and Vendor Fair is only six weeks away, July 17-20, in the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (near Phoenix). The meeting is co-located with the annual conferences of the Frame 5 and 7EA Users Groups, all three organizations coming together for meals and the exhibition. Collectively, the …

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Webinar Series: Machine learning improves CCGT availability, capacity, and efficiency

Case studies on generation M&D, predictive analytics, capacity/fuel demand forecasting, and performance testing This webinar series, presented by Primex Process Specialists, is directed specifically towards power plant owners and operators to introduce machine-learning basics and how this rapidly evolving technology can improve power plant availability, capacity, and efficiency. Each webinar will include a 30-minute live presentation followed …

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BASF Geismar: Increase equipment protection using duct-burner firing overrides

BASF Geismar Owned and operated by BASF Chemical Co 85 MW, gas fired, two 1 × 1 Frame 6-powered cogeneration units (one with an unfired HRSG, one fired) plus four conventional boilers and one small steam turbine/generator, located in Geismar, La Plant manager: Graham White Challenge. Plant’s HRSG duct-burner firing rate (fuel control valve) was …

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Nineteen 2023 meetings focusing on user information needs that you should consider attending

February 19–23, 501F Users Group Annual Meeting, Reno, Nev, Peppermill Resort & Spa. Details/registration at www.501fusers.org as they become available. Chairman: Ivan Kush, Cogentrix Energy Power Management. Contact: Jacki Bennis, jacki@somp.co. February 19-23, 501G Users Group Annual Meeting, Reno, Nev, Peppermill Resort & Spa. Meeting is co-located with the 501F Users Group conference. Details/registration at …

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Frame 6B users draw on over 40 years of operating experience

Background: Legacy Turbine Users Group The Legacy Turbine Users Group (LTUG), formed by Power Users earlier this year to facilitate the transfer of knowledge among members of the Frame 5, 6B, and 7EA Users Groups, greatly benefits owner/operators of these engines. With the number of experienced O&M personnel in decline because of staff reductions and …

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Frame 6B Best Practice: How BASF Geismar increased the reliability of boiler drum-level controls

Most drum-level control systems employ 3-element logic, with feedback to the controller on drum level, steam outlet flow, and feedwater inlet flow. Data provided by pressure and temperature transmitters are used to enhance the accuracy of the steam-flow value. To illustrate: If the drum-level instrument is a dP-style level transmitter, a pressure transmitter is installed …

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