Watchstanding Principles Consider this…how many decisions are made each day to run a power plant? In the course of a typical day thousands of decisions must be … Read More
Knowledge Transfer is Critical in Power Plant Training An industry proverb tells the story of retired mechanic who once maintained a specialized machine. When the machine wouldn’t start, no one knew how to … Read More
Computerized Maintenance Management Software Handwritten maintenance schedules are a thing of the past. They have been for quite some time. In their stead, countless software companies have developed computerized … Read More
Maintenance Training and Qualification Programs When most think of qualifications at power plants, their minds usually turn toward power plant operations training. However, it is important not to lose sight … Read More
Training on Chillers and the Power Plant Refrigeration Cycle Chillers – a common system in many industrial and power plants, as well as the average home air conditioner and refrigerator. The same basic process … Read More
Converting a Power Plant from Coal to Natural Gas Modifying an existing coal-fired boiler to natural gas firing capability, either to replace or to supplement coal as the primary fuel source, is an extensive … Read More
Why Invest in Training and Documentation for Plants Scheduled for Retirement? Over the last ten years, many of coal-fired power plants have been shut down, and many more are scheduled for "retirement." The common scenario for … Read More
Power Plant Electrical Fundamentals Training Do your power plant operators know their product? In my experience, electric power plant operators generally have a good handle on basic boiler principles, air … Read More
OSHA VPP and Industrial Facilities For Industrial Safety, there is no greater recognition than the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status. The purpose of OSHA VPP Statuses is to … Read More
