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Carbon capture challenges still abound

Experts weigh in on the issues still surrounding the installation of emissions control technologies.

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WirelessHART signals a change at plants

The power generation industry can benefit from what a wireless connection may offer.

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Upgrading older steam turbines

Computer-aided design speeds up the reverse engineering process.

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2009 Projects of the Year

Read about the best coal, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy projects of 2009.

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615 MW coal-fired unit at Oak Creek comes online (Feb 9, 2010)

The first of two new 615 MW coal-fired units at We Power's' $2.3 billion Oak Creek power plant in Wisconsin is now in commercial operations.

NRC approves first digital I&C system (Feb 9, 2010)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a license amendment request from Duke Energy Carolinas to replace the analog controls at one of its nuclear power plants with a digital system.

Can natural gas displace coal? (Feb 9, 2010)

A recent study looks at whether excess combined cycle capacity can displace coal. The report could influence Congress.

Cat power systems for Suriname refinery (Feb 9, 2010)

Caterpillar Power Generation Systems (Caterpillar PGS) has been selected to provide two medium-speed diesel generator sets for a cogeneration power plant that will produce over 25 MW of power in Paramaribo, Suriname.

FutureGen Alliance adds members for coal-fired plant (Feb 9, 2010)

Caterpillar, the heavy machinery manufacturer, said on Feb. 8 it will join the FutureGen Alliance. Exelon announced Jan. 30 it also is joining FutureGen.

U.S. markets turn higher Tuesday morning (Feb 9, 2010)

World stocks mixed after Wall Street decline (Feb 9, 2010)

Caterpillar joins backers of power plant project (Feb 8, 2010)

China releases first national pollution census (Feb 9, 2010)

Venezuela declares emergency amid energy crisis (Feb 8, 2010)

Safety First, Last and Always

The cause of the February 7 accident at the 620 MW, natural gas and oil-fired Kleen Energy Center under construction in Connecticut is still being determined. Early reports said a natural gas explosion occured as a line blowdown procedure was underway. At...

5 trends affecting control systems

I had an opportunity February 3-4 to take part in a Siemens Energy I&C media day at the company's Alpharetta, Georgia facility. Steven Leibbrandt, CTO, offered an overview of key drivers affecting decision-making when it comes to upgrading and replacing...

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