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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

Fire protection systems are sometimes viewed as a “black hole” by power generation engineering, operations and maintenance personnel. The main reason is that major fires are a rare event and the ...

This comprehensive review examines the My Patriot Supply Grid Doctor 3300 Solar Generator, a powerful backup power solution built for modern emergencies. As blackouts, cyber threats, and extreme ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...