Mapping the Electrical Distribution System The electrical distribution system on a campus or in a district can be quite complicated, with lots of feeders and switchgear operating at various voltages. … Read More
Renewable Energy Integration into District Energy Systems District energy plants are beginning to use renewable energy. Renewable energy derives energy from naturally replenished sources such as the sun and wind. On the … Read More
Understanding VARs (without using math) In my experience working at Power Plants, operators generally fall into two categories when it comes to understanding reactive power (VARs): Those who sort of … Read More
MWh Generation Cost Factors Several factors affect the cost of generating one Mega-Watt hour (MWh) of electricity in a power plant; each is discussed in the following paragraphs. Read More
The Argument for a Qualification Standard for your Power Plant A well-developed and managed qualification standard (qualification program) is essential to ensuring safe and efficient operations of any power plant. Read More
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
