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 ...

The mention of automatic sprinkler protection for steam turbine generators may evoke disagreement from operations personnel and turbine manufacturers. Typical objections include not using water to ...

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 ...

After almost 25 years of service, the generator and transformer protection systems at the hydropower plant of a western U.S. dam and reservoir were upgraded, including the replacement of ...

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 ...

When the lights go out and you reach for a generator, the fastest way to turn relief into a repair bill is to power it up ...

When the grid goes dark, the difference between a calm night and a cascade of tripped breakers usually comes down to the ...

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, ...