Natural Gas or Coal? Both. Coal has been the predominant source of energy in the United States since the end of World War II. In 2016, the use of natural … Read More
The FCS Difference: Training for Power Generation and Process Plants No two power generation and process plants are the same. Power generation and process plants can range in type, type of output, size, output capacity, … Read More
Solar-Electrical Conversion and Land Use The power industry has two main methods for solar-electrical conversions including Concentrated Solar and Photovoltaic. Both types must be considered as we continue to explore … Read More
Tiered Approach to Complex Training Requirements Power plants and other complex industrial facilities require extensive initial training for new operators and technicians. For some, this can be a daunting experience due … Read More
Condensate-Induced Water Hammer Condensate-induced water hammer is an extremely dangerous phenomenon and operators should be trained to ensure they fully understand. Water hammer occurs when water in a … Read More
The Aging Workforce Many expect the Power Industry to lose a significant portion of its workforce in the very near future. Baby boomers (those born after WWII, 1946-1964) entered … Read More
Clarifiers With increasing world population and advances in the industry, demand for quality water also continues to increase. As with most other industries, the power industry … Read More
Co-Firing Natural Gas and Coal When considering modifying an existing coal-fired boiler to burn natural gas, it is usually in terms of a complete changeover of fuels. In some cases, … Read More
Arc Flash Training In my career in the power utility business I have had many different jobs. In the winter of 1981-82, in the wake of the Three … Read More