POWER March 2020 - 2

GAS POWER
Winning Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety,
and Technical Solutions
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The Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF) has announced
the winners of the group's annual CTOTF/POWER Innovation
Excellence awards, with companies including Exelon Generation, NV Energy,
IHI Power Services, and Oglethorpe Power recognized for projects
with outstanding performance.
COMBINED HEAT AND POWER
Novel System Uses Condenser Water for District Heating
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Facilities looking to obtain heat from district heating sources can go the conventional
route, designing a system around the load. They could, though, look
for an alternate approach, designing a system to work with heat sources such
as waste heat from power plants. A case study details how this method works.
MAINTENANCE BEST PRACTICES
New Technology Improves Refractory Maintenance
and Shutdown Planning
The transformation of power generation is about more than just innovative
technologies. It includes new maintenance tools, designed to minimize
planned maintenance outages and save time as service is performed, reducing
costs and increasing worker safety.
GAS-FIRED GENERATION
How to Clean Natural Gas Piping with Gas Blows
Systems at gas-fired power plants must be properly cleaned before newly
installed piping and valves are placed into service. This cleaning removes debris,
left behind during construction, that could possibly damage equipment.
It's a complicated procedure that requires cleaning force calculations, and detailed
and accurate sequencing steps, to ensure success.
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WATER
Types of Filtration Systems Used for Wastewater Applications
Water filtration is key for the efficient operation of power plants, and there
are a number of filters to fit various wastewater treatment systems. An expert
from a commercial filtration supplier discusses the types of filters that work
across a range of power plants.
OFFSHORE POWER
Gravity Base Ballast Provides Tidal Turbines with a Sturdy Grip Web
Offshore turbines offer a lot of promise for the power industry. Besides design,
ballast is a critical element responsible for a turbine's stabilization and,
therefore, its success. Ballast quality, density, and weight, defined by the material
choice, contribute to the performance level of the entire system. New
cast iron ballast is proving to be a solid choice. (Visit powermag.com and
search " Gravity Base Ballast " for this online-only exclusive!)
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SHOW PREVIEW
ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition
For more than two decades, the ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition
has been a dynamic gathering place for members of the power generation
industry. The event will be held April 14-17, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Several
of the exhibitors are featured in this show preview.
COMMENTARY
Safety Innovation Creates New Opportunities for Energy Companies 52
By Robin Fleming, Anvl
FIND THE LATEST POWER NEWS AT POWERMAG.COM
■ Exelon Installs New Accident Tolerant Fuel at Illinois Nuclear Plant
■ EIA: Renewables Will Surge Past Coal, Nuclear to 22% of U.S. Power Mix in 2021
■ MOX Nuclear Fuel Loaded in Russian Reactor, More to Come
■ Coal Is Out as APS Sets Carbon-Free Goal
■ Engineering Group: American Gas Turbines Will Remain Relevant But Need Advancement
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