Generator Operations Many large AC generators operate in the bulk electric system (BES), each feeding power to the system. Each generator must satisfy three conditions in order … Read More
Overview of Boiler Pressure (Turbine Throttle Pressure) Control Boiler steam pressure is controlled to maintain the desired throttle pressure at the high pressure (HP) turbine inlet. Read More
Fossil Consulting Services President Herman Stone Begins Retirement Today, Fossil Consulting Services (FCS) announces the retirement of company founder and president Herman Stone. Read More
Heat Rate Cost – Part 2: Impact of Increased Renewables This blog is Part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 covered the impact of fuel cost on heat rate. This blog covers the impact … Read More
Energy Storage on the Electric Grid Electric grid designers and operators increasingly look at energy storage as an essential tool in improving and maintaining grid reliability and flexibility. Read More
BES Stability: Impacts of Increased Solar and Wind Generation As solar and wind generation sources increase their penetration into the bulk electric system (BES), the overall reliability of the BES may be impacted. Read More
Online: Meeting Your Training Needs Your staff may require training, perhaps to meet an annual certification requirement. But, what do you when it isn't possible to gather everyone in a … Read More
Coal Blending to Maintain Competitiveness Coal-fired generating stations receive and burn millions of tons of coal per year. The cost of this coal is the single largest operating expense of … Read More
Part 3 of Series: Level Control and Feedwater Heater Problems This is the third and final blog in a three-part series about identifying issues with feedwater heaters. The series discusses why feedwater heaters are important … Read More