Fire protection systems for air-cooled hydroelectric generators have several special requirements due to these generators’ unique geometries. This survey of options will help plant owners and ...

REED CITY, MI–Smart Power has introduced an exciting and powerful control system for its generators using an SAE J1939 approved format that integrates with a vehicle’s multiplexing system. John ...

The design of a generator system requires many hours of detailed planning with the goal of creating an extremely reliable backup power source. Properly installed, the ...

Out-of-step protection is a critical component of modern power system protection schemes—its importance has grown ...

Corrosion-induced events can lead to equipment failure, unit shutdowns, and in some cases injury or death. The most notable mechanism at present in this regard is flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC), ...

Upgrading automation systems can often extend the life of power generation facilities by decades while reducing downtime, improving operations, and reducing required maintenance. The Maggotty plant in ...

Fire protection systems are sometimes viewed as a “black hole” by power generation engineering, operations and maintenance personnel. The main reason is that major fires are a rare event and the ...

MINSK -- Belarusian authorities say the country’s new nuclear power plant has been taken offline during testing procedures after the generator protection system was triggered. At 7:02 p.m., Unit 1 at ...