Capacity factors of combined-cycle power plants increasing as ...
Nov 20, 2023 · The CCGT capacity factor rose from 40% in 2008 to 57% in 2022. Increased efficiency improved the competitiveness of newer CCGT units against other fuel sources and older CCGT units.
Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests - Power Engineering
Oct 1, 2011 · An integrated factory acceptance test (IFAT) is a testing activity that brings together selected components of major control system vendors and industrial control system (ICS) plant personnel in a ...
Oil-Filled Transformer Explosions - Power Engineering
Nov 1, 2008 · After the arc ignition the pressure locally rises and reaches a maximum level; the waves, generated by the arc, propagate at a finite speed through the transformer and burst the rupture disc with ...
Can exhaust gas recirculation help reduce carbon capture costs?
Oct 15, 2024 · GE Vernova said the study demonstrated that the integration of the company’s EGR system could lead to a reduction of more than 6% of the total cost of the carbon capture facility, as compared to ...
Enbridge, Microsoft collaborate on AI to improve safety, …
Oct 10, 2024 · Enbridge, in collaboration with Microsoft, announced it will utilize AI in an effort to drive advancements in safety, emissions reduction, and asset optimization across its operations. The company ...
Hoover Dam: An Historic Hydro Power Plant - Power Engineering
Dec 8, 2015 · More than 500 feet below the dam is a 2,080-MW power plant operated by the Bureau of Reclamation that uses 17 main Francis turbines or waterwheel located under the generators. Eight of the ...
NYPA seeks 3.5 GW of new solar, wind, battery storage in latest ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Solar. NYPA seeks 3.5 GW of new solar, wind, battery storage in latest strategic plan. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) released a draft strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources ...
Supercritical CO2 pilot plant generates electricity for the first time
Kevin Clark 7.2.2024. Share. (Courtesy of SwRI.) The Supercritical Transformational Electric Power, or “STEP” Demo pilot plant generated electricity for the first time using supercritical ...
Considerations for Selecting a Spare GSU Transformer - Power …
Dec 10, 2021 · Understanding Technical Criteria. In order for a spare GSU to be installed at multiple generating units, detailed technical criteria must be specified, including: Recommended electrical ratings ...
Westinghouse signs agreement to deploy AP300 SMR fleet in the …
Feb 8, 2024 · Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it has signed an agreement with Community Nuclear Power (CNP) that the companies say is meant to deploy the U.K.’s first privately financed small ...