Much Ado About Poo: An Overview of Wastewater Treatment Number 2, everybody does it. Millions worldwide flush their toilets daily, sending their business off to a great unknown. Have you ever wondered what happens … Read More
Bridging the Skills Gap: Fixing the staffing problem in power generation. The world is facing a crisis. I’m not talking about climate change, political unrest, or economic instability. I’m talking about a staffing problem. Read More
Microgrid and District Energy: The Future of Electricity? In my previous blog, I described District Energy and explored some of its uses. Now I’m going to look at the microgrid and modern power … Read More
District Energy: What is it? District energy commonly refers to generating and distributing steam, electricity, and/or chilled water from a centrally located plant. Read More
Inside the Matrix Part 3: Deciphering the Hieroglyphics In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we discussed the basics of modern microprocessor-based controls and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs). Read More
Inside the Matrix Part 2: Breaking the Code Basically, a microprocessor controls the direction and magnitude of a LOT of electrical signals. Read More
Inside the Matrix: Quick Look at Power Plant Control Systems For most of us born before 1990, controls or logic diagrams remind us of Indiana Jones trying to decipher some ancient scroll. Read More
Water Chemistry: Beans, Beer, and Boilers If you’re anything like me (and millions of other people on this beautiful rock), your day starts with a cup of a life-giving juice known … Read More
Watchstanding Principles – As featured in Power Magazine Periodically throughout the year, each of us at Fossil Consulting Services contributes a post to our blog. This allows us to present information on topics … Read More