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 ...

Q: I remember reading an article you wrote last year about standby generators. Well, this winter I lost power during one of the larger storms, and now I’m very interested in having one installed. What ...

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 ...

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 ...

Extreme weather seems more common these days – sustained blasts of arctic air, days of high winds with damaging gusts, and dramatic changes in temperature that cause flooding. As we all know, extreme ...

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), ...

Portable fuel-based generators must operate outside, even during storms, because they emit dangerous exhaust fumes, including carbon monoxide (CO). It’s essential to protect your generator from severe ...

Generator manufacturers contend with a significant problem during installation that can result in a DOA (dead on arrival) equipment failure. The solution below describes a ‘universal circuit ...

The loss of excitation (LOE) in synchronous generators represents a critical fault condition that can lead to severe operational disruptions and damage within power systems. Under normal conditions, ...