Gas Turbine Failure modes and oil condition monitoring .. . Why Turbines and Turbine Oils Fail Oil condition monitoring serves three primary technical objectives: Monitoring Lubricant Degradation Trends: This involves systematically tracking the degradation and aging process of the lubricant over time, which is crucial for maintaining optimal lubrication performance. Detecting Machinery Health Deterioration: The analysis aims to identify any signs of machinery wear or failure, which can be inferred from changes in the lubricant’s properties or composition. Quantifying Contaminant Levels: This includes the measurement of both external contaminants (such as dirt and water) and internally generated by-products (like wear metals and varnish). These contaminants can significantly impact the functioning and longevity of the machinery. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dsZHKzxx #RotatingMachinery #EngineeringExcellence #OilAndGas #Compressors #Turbines #ConditionMonitoring #ReliabilityEngineering #PreventiveMaintenance #PredictiveMaintenance #RotatingEquipment #FluidMechanics #VibrationAnalysis #ConditionMonitoring #FluidPower #Tribology #PowerGeneration #HeavyEquipment #MiningEquipment #GasTurbine #DieselEngines #ConditionMonitoringSpecialists #EquipmentExperts #ReliabilityLeaders #PowerhouseManagers #SANY
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Exciting news! T3nergy is being expanded to support the regional growth of Spectrolytic UK in Australia, New Zealand and few other Oceania countries .. .!! Extend asset lifespan: Early detection of equipment wear and tear prevents costly breakdowns and maximizes asset utilization and reliability. Reduce environmental impact: Minimize oil waste and hazardous spills through predictive maintenance and condition-based oil changes. Optimize planning and scheduling: Gain valuable insights into equipment resilience to optimize maintenance schedules and resource allocation. Our digital dashboards provide real-time data and actionable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions. Let's work together to build a more sustainable and efficient future.
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Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true! The origin of this saying is Aesop's Fables, the world's best known collection of morality tales (circa 260 BC).. We wanted (cheaper) if not free electrical energy .. to get rid of the current system ... bring on the future!! Well, here it is - the future has arrived ...Low-load conditions on competitive, re-regulated electricity markets: This is now happening across most (all) states in Australia and also in countries around the world .. . But what is low load? In layman's terms it is (a) the scenario where high volumes of solar (for example) push more electricity into the grid at a time of low demand. Sounds wonderful right.. ? Well ... Lets look at this from a technical, commercial and grid performance angles - Technical Risks Generator Efficiency and Cost: Low load conditions can force generators to operate at suboptimal levels, leading to decreased efficiency and increased operating costs. This can make it challenging for generators to remain competitive in the market. Ramp Rate Constraints: Rapid changes in load can strain generators' ability to ramp up or down quickly, leading to potential violations of ramp rate constraints and penalties. Unit Commitment Challenges: Deciding which generators to start up or shut down in response to low load can be complex, as it involves balancing economic considerations with grid reliability requirements. Would you agree? Now for Commericial - Commercial Risks Price Volatility: Low load conditions can lead to increased price volatility, as market participants struggle to balance supply and demand. This can create uncertainty for both generators and retailers. Revenue Losses: For generators, low load can result in reduced revenue due to lower energy sales. Retailers may also experience revenue losses if they are unable to pass on higher costs to consumers. Contractual Disputes: Low load conditions can lead to disputes between market participants over contractual obligations, such as penalties for underperformance or failure to meet supply commitments. mmmm .. now for Grid Performance Risks Voltage Stability: Low load conditions can create challenges for maintaining voltage stability on the grid, especially in areas with high penetration of renewable energy sources. Frequency Control: Ensuring grid frequency remains within acceptable limits can be more difficult during low load periods, as there may be fewer generators available to provide balancing services. Congestion Management: Low load can lead to congestion on the transmission network, making it more difficult to dispatch energy efficiently and maintain grid reliability. How would you mitigate these risks .. short, medium and longer term? Do you think you can ... . Really?
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Western Australia's CME starts to weight in on the converation ... transition-gas critical to a measured, sustainble approach to the energy transition! Read more here! https://lnkd.in/ghHxvvqU
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Outages on the NEM and an overly rosy outlook .. . This is when optimism is not a good thing .. . Great analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gaK8jKwc What does an extended outage mean for you? Would you prefer a more pessimistic forecast?
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Marine fuel transition - Bunker fuels ... . we can help! https://lnkd.in/e5E8ZkZm
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The WSJ writes, coal is the electricity sector’s largest source of emissions. As of 2023, the US was expected to take offline 133 GW of coal power by 2035, or about 70% of current capacity. Today, the projection for retirement is 105 GW. So, what gives? After 15 years of relatively flat power demand, projections of electricity use are surging. So companies are extending aging fossil-fuel plants to accommodate the expected hike in demand. Energy companies have long been expecting a rise in demand from the electrification of the US economy, but they have been caught off guard by the demand surge from the sudden rise of AI, said Michelle Solomon, a senior policy analyst at Energy Innovation. “Utilities around the country are kind of going into panic mode,” she said. The climbing demand is granting coal a temporary new lease on life. Patrick Finn, analyst at energy-consulting firm Wood Mackenzie, said data centers are putting added stress on the grid because demand is present 24 hours a day, which green energy alone can’t meet. “The existing fleet [of fossil-fuel generators] needs to stick around longer and run harder,” he said. Since the beginning of 2022, 547 fossil-fuel-powered generators were scheduled to retire. Of those, 36% had their retirement dates pushed back. Many of the recent extensions have been driven by concerns about grid reliability. While most extended generators were natural-gas-powered, extended coal-powered generators accounted for more total capacity. Analysts say there's a limit to extending coal and gas power. Companies are rearranging plans around rising power demand but “may not be taking into account real-world limitations,” said Solomon. Extending fossil fuel plants is expensive, which risks pushing additional costs onto customers. Our Take 1: When renewables blend into grids with large amounts of incumbent fossil-fuel generation, all seems fine. With each passing year, however, a portion of the fossil-fuel capacity is ready to retire. So the market must bid up prices to cover the higher marginal costs of those aging fossil-fuel units so they don't retire immediately. This higher price becomes the price of energy on the system for all generators. Our Take 2: That's just the first step to higher prices from renewables. Eventually, the aging fossil-fuel units do retire. At that point, energy prices must rise more materially to entice and cover the full cost of *new-build* fossil-fuel capacity to replace retired units. That's when the jig will be up, the true cost of renewables exposed. Our Take 3: It’s a risky (and untransparent to the public) approach that grid administrators are taking. Maybe they get away with it in the short run. In the long-tun, they won’t be able to hide the fact substantially more capital must be employed to keep the system running reliably. The power (and maybe tax) bill increases the public will see as a result will be big. No getting around it. ⚡🏭 👀 #electricity #coal #fossilfuels
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