T.B. Simon power plant at Michigan State University. All images courtesy of Delta Mobrey
Taking safety to the next level with steam drum level measurement
For steam-raising plants where steam drums are installed, reliable measurement is critical in ensuring the safety of the plant.
Sep 18th, 2019
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Case study: Ultrasonic flow measurement improves energy efficiency
Feb 4th, 2019
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Power plant valves require proper specification and maintenance
Nov 19th, 2018
Continuous monitoring of electrical switchgear requires one-time installation of non-contacting WirelessHART sensors to measure surface temperatures and partial discharge. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions
Industrial Internet of Things in energy management
Nov 7th, 2018
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Quiz Corner: HVAC system flowmeters
Jan 19th, 2017
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HVAC design leading the way toward net zero
Jan 2nd, 2017
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The NEC’s short-circuit current rating changes
Dec 5th, 2016
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The ‘power to change’
Nov 4th, 2016
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Industry Update: Gas turbine sales on the rise
Aug 31st, 2016
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Geothermal heating & cooling system design
Aug 15th, 2016
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Ultrasonic flow measurement solves issues in backup generators for multiuse project
Jun 20th, 2016
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‘Synthetic biochemistry’ could be used to make industrial products and biofuels
Apr 14th, 2016
Editor Lori Ditoro visited with Schneider Electric’s Jack Creamer, Robert Hemmerdinger and Scott Coulter to learn about the ready-to-connect Modicon M172p expandable PLC.
AHR Expo post-show product blog
The industry is moving in a positive directions with automation and control of systems at the forefront.
Feb 22nd, 2016
This design reduces energy consumption and increases biogas production.
More energy, less biosolids
Wastewater facilities achieve energy autarky with new plant design.
Feb 18th, 2016
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Carbon emissions plan blocked by Supreme Court
The decision does not mean the court will necessarily rule against the EPA plan in the end but does increase the chance that it will.
Feb 17th, 2016
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Current winter season sees higher power generation with natural gas
While coal capacity reductions and the availability of efficient gas-fire generating units have contributed to the increase, the primary cause is low natural gas prices.
Feb 11th, 2016
Arc-resistant technology is designed to control, minimize and prevent arc faults for enhanced personnel protection.
Drives can do more than save energy
Advancing worker safety in industrial environments
Feb 2nd, 2016
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US ethanol exports to China hit record high
U.S. agricultural exports to China have tripled in the past decade and now account for nearly 20 percent of all foreign sales of U.S. agricultural products.
Jan 5th, 2016
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10 innovations not to miss at AHR Expo
In anticipation of the show, exhibitors shared some top innovations that will be on display at the Orange County Convention Center come Jan. 25.
Jan 2nd, 2016
Figure 2. Even relatively simple boiler processes require that many field devices work well to achieve safety, reliability and optimum business results. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Process Management
4 key measurements for optimal boiler control
The purpose of boiler control is to achieve safe operation, reliability and optimized performance with respect to load-change response, fuel cost and emissions.
Jan 2nd, 2016
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Energy efficiency a growing concern for HVACR industry, survey says
Responses varied regarding the most important trend or issue in the current HVACR industry as ascertained with an open ended question, but the most common answer was energy efficiency.
Dec 30th, 2015
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New Zealand refinery starts up CCR unit
The unit will increase the refinery’s share of the country’s gasoline demand from around 55 percent to 65 percent.
Dec 9th, 2015
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GCC petrochemical exports to China up 5%
Nov 20th, 2015
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New Technologies to be Showcased at 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando
Nov 10th, 2015
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GE Power & Water and Alstom Power Combine to Form GE Power
Nov 2nd, 2015
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Global Nuclear Plant Life Extension Market to Plummet by 2025 as Europe Shifts Toward Renewables
Oct 1st, 2015