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A new study suggests that 5% of the world's power plants are responsible for 73% of all electricity-based CO2 emissions.

Controls vendors are coming to market with advanced features anchored by enhanced cybersecurity.

The Biden Administration unveiled a several trillion-dollar infrastructure plan that set the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Despite a sluggish market, opportunities remain.

The fund will benefit 12 labs across the nation, with many working on projects involving natural gas, turbines, hydrogen, and more.

Lubrication selection is important for low temperature operations

Carving a future for gas turbines in the face of decarbonization, hydrogen, and sustainability.

This year, the Western Turbine Users, Inc. (WTUI) conference took place virtually over the course of several weeks. This article summarizes week one.

Many factors once considered negligible in ordinary piping may become significant for piping connected to turbomachinery.

New squeeze film damper bearings solve rotor stability problems

Many facilities operate steam turbines that are in need of modernization. Some units were installed 50 or 60 years ago with heat rates and reliability levels well below what current models can achieve.

AM is the best thing since sliced bread, they said. But has the potential of AM for compressor manufacturing been more promise than reality?

Winterizing and protecting turbomachinery can mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on the industry’s ability to meet power demands.

Bakken Energy and Mitsubishi Power have signed an agreement to create a hydrogen hub in North Dakota.

Expander-compressor units provide refrigeration for extracting heavier hydrocarbon components while having low energy costs.

Elliott Group manufactures centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, cryogenic pumps, and cryogenic expanders.

Tilting pad journal bearings are used in turbocompressors, turbo gears, gas turbines, and steam turbines.

Reducing maintenance costs by upgrading aging inlet air-cooling systems.

For many component and auxiliary system vendors, 2020 was a rough year. Operators deferred maintenance and upgrades. 2021 has a rosier outlook.

Technologies are emerging to perform maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and overhauls while gauging asset health remotely. Drones are being deployed for inspections. Some parts can be scarce, so plant operators are increasingly seeking alternatives.

Many attendees and speakers at the 39th Annual CERAweek wanted to know about the contemplated transition from fossil fuels to green energy. How fast will it happen? What has gone right so far? What could go wrong? Ask three energy experts, get three different answers. Ask three politicians, get nine different answers.

New research shows new ways for engineers to prevent the build up of minerals in power plants and possibly use salt water instead of fresh water for cooling.

There are many reasons for turbomachinery problems and failures. Resonance, for example, is often overlooked.

Many of us have to verify compressor and driver performance in the field. We do a test, read the data, and convert it to flow, head, and some other parameters. Voila, we have done a valid test and we believe our data. Not so fast!

A stable renewable-rich grid needs transmission build-out, and incentivized ancillary services.

The ERCOT grid in Texas works well with renewable energy. But increasing the volume of renewables further may not be practical. More generation of all types and greater attention to winter readiness is needed.