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    Power Generation

    The new world of power generation asset and service management

    Sheila Kennedy
    The once-staid electric power subindustry is diversifying and digitalizing.
    Podcast: Is the manufacturing industry prepared for a hyper complex energy grid?
    Energy Management

    Podcast: Is the manufacturing industry prepared for a hyper complex energy grid?

    Robert Brooks
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Brian Reinke from TDI Energy Solutions explores the many changes and challenges affecting the electric grid.
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    Power Generation

    Power risk assessments done right

    Frank Waterer
    How well is your power distribution system performing? Here’s how to find out.
    Power Generation

    Eaton's 93PM UL 924 Uninterruptible Power System for emergency lighting and power

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    Eaton released its 93PM UL 924 uninterruptible power system (UPS) solutions, offering models developed specifically for emergency lighting and power that range from 20-120 kilovolt...
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    Power Generation

    Improving performance and uptime of heavy rotating equipment

    Sal Spada
    Survey reveals the protection measures being used to lift machine availability to new heights.
    Fluid Handling

    Practical considerations for modern BFW pumps

    Amin Almasi
    Prevent pump failure by understanding the different types of BFW pumps and the insidious actors most likely to take them out of commission.
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    Remote Monitoring

    Your machines are talking to you. Do you always understand what they are saying?

    As equipment gets more complex, plant teams are increasingly turning to OEMs and their analytics partners to understand and manage machine performance.
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    Energy Management

    Understanding the demand for better energy monitoring and management

    Amin Almasi
    Impacts of variable speed drives, aero-derivative gas turbines, and thermal monitoring.
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    Power Generation

    Maintenance and reliability warnings

    In this Big Picture Interview, Klaus Brun explains why condition monitoring is only as good as the instrumentation accuracy and availability.
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    Power Generation

    Infographic: Utilizing the ocean for energy

    The next area to be used to make energy may be closer than we think. As the infographic shows, wind turbines on the water may be the best and most efficient way to create energy...
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    Energy Management

    Contaminants’ impact on gas turbine operation

    Mike Welch and Brian Igoe
    Understand fuel quality and storage to achieve availability, reliability, and environmental responsibility.
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    Power Generation

    Infographic: The rise of wind energy in the U.S.

    Wind energy is becoming even more efficient with bigger turbines, allowing more houses to be powered quicker and easier.
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    Power Generation

    Infographic: The statistics behind wind turbines

    The surprising truth behind turning to wind turbines as an energy source.
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    Power Generation

    Mechanical or electrical trip system testing?

    J. Stanton McGroarty
    Turbine trip tests vary in more than speed and frequency.
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    Electrical Systems

    The view from the electrical power plant

    Karl Fessenden, vice president of power generation services, energy services, at GE, discusses efficiency, the smart grid and regulatory factors.
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    Electrical Systems

    Turbine retrofit ups efficiency 13%

    Paul Studebaker
    Cogeneration of heat or steam and electric power can yield fuel efficiencies.
    Rivian receives $827 million incentive package to aid its Illinois plant expansion
    3M invests $67 million to expand safety product manufacturing in Nebraska
    Why are pneumatic lockout valves important?
    35 projects received $1.93 billion in tax credits to accelerate clean energy manufacturing 
    EPA finalizes standards to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants
    Poultry processors pay $4.8 million for hiring children as young as 14 to work dangerous jobs
    Boston Dynamics creates Muppet-like fur costume for its Spot robot and teaches it to dance
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Honeywell, Stanley Black & Decker, Siemens, and more