Upgrading a 1970s-era generator control system to new millennium technology in 12 days during a three-week shutdown would require careful planning and teamwork under any circumstances. The quick ...

Machine Design welcomes submissions on how to solve a specific engineering or technical problem. In the following article, an actuator/speed control recommendation improves reliability in a generator ...

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 ...