November 9, 2018
The largest single cost of operation of a power plant is fuel, and the amount of fuel burned is affected directly by the efficiency of the […]
November 5, 2018
Fossil fuel combustion creates numerous harmful products. When these products are released to the environment, they endanger both humans and the environment. One class of environmentally […]
October 26, 2018
Metal production ultimately requires exposure of an untreated surface to the corrosive oxygen and humidity in our atmosphere. To prevent surface corrosion, oil is frequently applied […]
October 19, 2018
Most of the current power plants in the US were built in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Water is extremely important in making electricity; mainly as […]
October 9, 2018
As winter weather approaches, operators and plant management must remain vigilant in preventing freezing of their equipment. Frozen piping systems can result in ruptures and leaks […]
October 1, 2018
Arguably, most power industry professionals would agree that the best way to train and qualify control room operators is through implementing performance-based training that integrates a […]
September 25, 2018
The Department of Homeland Security identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors which are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction “would have […]
September 21, 2018
The 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 […]