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Compact diaphragm turbine technology and its first application in a turbine retrofit

Introduction
One of the benefits from the merger between the power generation divisions of ABB and Alstom, is that the present day Alstom Steam Turbine Retrofit Business enjoys the unique position of being...


Optimizing plant alarm systems without compromising personnel safety, equipment protection, and plant security

Detection and protection alarms are critical to the safe and efficient operation of a power plant. Too many and too frequent alarms, however, can have the opposite effect.
A control room operator can easily be deluged with large amounts of diverse...


Improving your Vibration Predictive Maintenance Program
Many industries have a predictive vibration analysis program. What does it take to keep the program alive and healthy?

Since the first analog vibration instruments were introduced to industry, the power generation industry has been a strong proponent of the technology and has used it to keep power plant equipment healthy and well balanced.  
I was a mechanic...


Pump Guy: “Energy Wars”

There's a war going on. No, I'm not talking about that war. I'm talking about the struggle in every conscious mind and soul to conserve energy and ensure an existence for future generations.
Almost everyone I know has done something to use less...


Turbine Tech: Scheduling of steam turbine inspection intervals

In order to ensure smooth, long-term operation, steam turbines require a comprehensive maintenance schedule organized by operating hours, the mode of operation, and the number of starts of the turbine - largely determined by the inspection cycles. These...


Harp joins Ludeca’s Condition Monitoring division

Mickey Harp, a highly experienced vibration analyst and condition monitoring expert has joined Ludeca's Condition Monitoring division. As member of the engineering applications team, he will support customers and regional distributors on vibration and...


New Eaton Backwash Pressure Filter System

Eaton's innovative new AFR Series Tubular Backwash Filter System is designed for continuous, high flow filtration (single system flow rates up to 2,000 gpm and 454 m3/hr) with flexibility to meet current and future system capacity requirements. The system...


Vibration transmitter for hazardous areas

The Balmac Model 140 Vibration Transmitter Series are two-wire, loop-powered, velocity-type sensors that provide a 4-20 mA signal that is proportional to vibration. The 140 Series features a 1" NPT pipe thread that fits a rated 90 degree capped...


Book may prevent downtime, repairs, and machinery replacement

Modern manufacturing operations must have reliable equipment to maintain stable delivery schedules and operate with the greatest overall efficiency. This reliability is a key element of overall global competitiveness. To get maximum benefit from advanced...


Johnson Matthey appoints Harris as Non-OEM sales manager

Johnson Matthey announced the appointment of Jeremy Harris as Non-OEM sales manager for its Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC) business unit, as demand for the company's catalysts and catalytic systems grows.
Harris will be responsible for...


Complying with EPA regulations with ultra-low NOx boiler technologies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is paying a lot of attention to nitrogen oxides (NOx) and the sources that emit these pollutants.
Produced by the burning of fossil fuels in power plants, manufacturing facilities, and other stationary...


Jan. 14, 2009
USEA Energy Industry Forum

The National Press Club

Washington D.C.

www.usea.org


Ultrasound World V Conference
Jan. 18-21, 2009

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort

Clearwater Beach, Fla.

www.uesystems.com


American Filtration and Separations Society 22nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition
May 4-7, 2009

Sheraton Hotel

Bloomington, Minn.

www.afssociety.org/spring2009/


May 4-7, 2009
The World of Coal Ash

Lexington, Ken.

www.worldofcoalash.org

 

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