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 ...

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

As gas and steam power generation plants approach the end of their operational life, plant owners face a challenging decision between upgrading or retiring the plant. Retiring a power generation unit ...