Introducing the FCS YouTube Channel
Technology Transfer
September 20, 2018
Cyberattack on U.S. Energy Sector
September 25, 2018The FCS YouTube channel provides highlights of training conducted by our world-class Instructors. Our first video is a discussion of typical GE main stop valves, presented by Mike McClintock of Fossil Consulting Services, Inc. Mike is a Vice President with FCS who has conducted hundreds of hours of classroom, plant and simulator training sessions over his twenty three years with the company.
After a brief introduction, the Typical GE Main Stop Valve Discussion video provides an overview of the following:
- Cross section of typical GE Main Stop Valve
- Sealing the Main Stop Valve Stem
- Pressure Seal Head
- Valve Stem Bushing
- Valve Backseat
- Valve Disk
The video can be found at https://youtu.be/pu-A4eVF0do
James Wiggins
James Wiggins is a Senior Specialist with FCS. He provides engineering and technical services in support of operations and maintenance programs for power and process plants. As a former Mechanical Operator and Staff Instructor for the U.S. Navy, he was responsible for the initial qualification of students at the Nuclear Power Prototype. James is experienced in multiple training methods including one-on-one instruction, classroom instruction, and simulator operations.
