Maximizing Power Plant Flexibility: Part 2 of 3

Miss part 1? Read it here. As we explained in the first part of this series, combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) are becoming a larger...

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One of the largest hire providers of equipment and tools in Europe, Boels Rental, is utilizing a cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) powered...

Keeping Current with the Times

Dynamatic® eddy current drive system chosen to replace aging wound rotor/liquid rheostat system Dynamatic® electromagnetic adjustable speed drives on induction motors have been installed in...

Motor Decisions Matter – Don’t Be An Energy Dinosaur

Plant managers, who may be deterred by the initial cost of variable frequency drives (VFD), may find a new fact sheet released by Motor...

Addressing the Water-Energy Efficiency Nexus through Variable Frequency Drives

Today, critical processes in water, wastewater and irrigation activities jointly use more than 55 billion kilowatt-hours per year, according to estimates from the U.S....

Connecting the World’s Leading Repair Shops

The SKF Certified Rebuilder Analysis and Reporting Tool is a web-based database designed to keep a detailed record of repairs of electric motors, which...

Benefits of Screw Pumps in Oil-and-Gas Fluid-Handling Applications: Part 2 of...

As mentioned in part 1 of this series, the solution to the shortcomings of centrifugal pumps can be positive displacement (PD) screw pumps. The...

The world’s largest untapped resource: excess heat: Part 1 of 3

Among experts there is increasing consensus that spiking energy prices are likely to linger on for the next few years, at least. While the...

Smart AccessOn the Go for Drives and Motion Control

By John Meyer, Siemens Plant operators constantly look for ways to increase the efficiency and data collection from drives and motion control. With an eye...

Important Considerations for Replacing and Sizing AC Motors

Every business is trying to conserve energy in the face of high utility costs, so getting the best return on investment (ROI) is critical...