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WATER AWARD
Huaneng Power's Changxing Station ZLD Project, China
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A first-of-its-kind implementation of forward osmosis for brine concentration
is minimizing water use and wastewater generation at this zero-liquid discharge
(ZLD) project in a country that is experiencing severe water quality
and quantity stresses.
FEATURES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
New Best Practices for Power Project Planning and Construction
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Just as technology and work practices have evolved within the plant, so too
have the tools and techniques used by companies responsible for construction
at new and upgraded facilities.
GENERATION TRANSITIONS
Southern Company Bets Big
Southern Company is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the U.S.,
with a firm foothold in traditional generation but also a notable research and
development arm and evolving interest in new options for remaining financially
viable into the future.
WIND POWER
Time to Catch the Sea Breeze? Offshore Wind Power Development
in China
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China has been a leader in deploying massive amounts of solar and onshore
wind capacity, but even bigger prospects lie offshore. Several factors are
combining to suggest the country may be ready to launch a substantial offshore
development program.
WATER
Prevent Purified Water from Putting a Damper on Your Next
Commissioning 50
Managing water during commissioning may be the last thing on your mind,
but it's no place to cut corners. From testing to treatment to wastewater handling,
here's what you should prepare for.
ELECTRICAL
Consider Busway When Replacing Electrical Cable and Conduit
Although cable and conduit has been the primary method to distribute power
in plants, busway can offer several advantages, including space savings and
easier reconfiguration.
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COMMENTARY
Climate Change and Energy: We Need a Bigger Boat
By Armond Cohen, executive director, Clean Air Task Force
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■ Brexit Implications for UK Nuclear Power
■ GE-Powered Combined Cycle Plant Sets New Efficiency Record
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