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 OPINION

NARUC Calls on FERC

to Revamp PURPA
BY RUSSELL RAY, CHIEF EDITOR

REGULATORS ARE calling for reform of one of the biggest price adjustments, instead of forcing them to enter long-term
drivers behind the rapid development of utility-scale solar in contracts at locked-in rates. The cost of renewable power is
the U.S. steadily falling and utilities should be allowed to take advantage
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is badly of those lower prices.
outdated and should be revamped to reflect the “modern re- In 2005, Congress provid-
alities” of the power generation market, John Betkoski III,
president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility
“Many ed utilities some relief by
reducing the size of eligible
Commissioners (NARUC), said in a Dec. 18 letter to the Federal states incur power projects to 20 MW or
Energy Regulatory Commission.
Betkoski said much has changed since 1978, the year the
significant less. However, developers are
getting around the revised
law was enacted, including the rise of robust wholesale electricity transaction law by building a series of
markets, scores of state laws encouraging the growth of renew- costs 20-MW projects a mile apart.
able power, the creation of regulations giving independent
generators access to transmission, and the widespread adoption
administering Utilities contend they are
gaming the system and skirt-
of competitive methods for selecting new power projects. PURPA ing the intent of the law.
PURPA’s critics say the 40-year-old law forces U.S. power
producers to buy power they just don’t need at above-market
pursuant to the NARUC’s Betkoski sug-
gested three PURPA reforms
prices. As power providers struggle to make ends meet amid law’s arcane, in his letter to FERC:
flat or declining demand for electricity, calls for PURPA’s repeal twentieth 1. Adopt regulations that
or reform have gotten louder. move away from the use of
“Many states incur significant transaction costs administering
century administratively determined
PURPA pursuant to the law’s arcane, twentieth-century man- mandates.” avoided costs to their mea-
dates,” Betkoski wrote. surement through competi-
- John Betkoski,
PURPA requires electric utilities to purchase renewable power tive solicitations or mar-
president of NARUC
from independent power producers as long as the cost does ket  clearing prices.  This
not exceed the cost of power produced by the utility. It was could be done by expanding the administrative regulations
designed to encourage greater energy independence at a time at 18 CFR 292.309 to include other places where qualifying
when the U.S. was using petroleum to generate 16 percent of facilities (QFs) have competitive access to the market or at
the nation’s electricity. Today, the nation’s dependence on 18 CFR 292.304 to include other ways to determine avoided
petroleum for power generation is down to 1 percent. costs, such as through a utility’s competitive solicitation
We agree with NARUC’s call to reform PURPA. The 1978 process.
law did not anticipate today’s tremendous growth and lower 2. Lower or eliminate the 20-MW threshold for the rebutta-
cost of renewable power. Some utilities are forced to acquire ble presumption that QFs with a capacity at or below that
more than half of their load under long-term, overpriced con- size do not have nondiscriminatory access to the market. In
tracts from IPPs. In North Carolina, more than 90 percent of keeping with the goal that FERC should better align PURPA
the state’s large-scale solar projects were facilitated by PURPA. implementation with modern realities, this threshold should
What’s more, these long-term “mandatory purchase” agreements be lowered to whatever the minimum capacity requirement
have overwhelmed some utilities to the point of jeopardizing is for a resource to participate in an RTO/ISO.
reliability. 3. Address the disaggregation problem by making changes to
PURPA should be revisited and reassessed due to vastly the one-mile rule and other related reforms. There are many
different circumstances caused by this renewable revolution. well-documented incidents where projects have forgone econ-
State and federal regulators have a responsibility to consider omies of scale to qualify themselves as individual QFs and
the rapid growth of intermittent renewable power and the evade other regulations.
subsequent impact on utilities and their customers. As always, if you have questions, criticisms, praise, ideas or
Utilities argue these contracts should be subject to regular suggestions, you can contact me at [email protected].

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Regulators: Vogtle Nuclear in March 2018. The project does not and more solar generation.
Expansion Can Proceed receive tax credits or subsidies.
The Georgia Public Service Commission “The Carrizozo solar project allows Dominion Activates 81 MW
has voted to allow Georgia Power to us to deliver renewable energy to our of Solar in South Carolina
continue work on the two-unit Vogtle members while also saving them mon- Dominion Energy announced it has acti-
expansion. ey,” Mario Romero, chief executive of vated two South Carolina solar projects
Regulators had called for more infor- Otero County Electric Cooperative, said. totaling 81 MW, one of which is the
mation on the expansion after the bank- largest in the state.
ruptcy of former contractor Westing- Northeast States Sue EPA The company’s 71.4-MW Solvay Solar
house threw the project into uncertainty, Over Midwestern Pollution Energy-Jasper County, S.C., facility near
including scenarios for its total cancel- A group of eight states in the northeast Ridgeland has a long-term power purchase
ation. The vote was originally scheduled have sued the Environmental Protection agreement with SCE&G. Solvay, an inter-
for February, as a cancelation move before Agency over air pollution originating national chemicals and advanced materials
December 31 would have saved Georgia from nine western and southern states. company with sites in Charleston, Green-
Power ratepayers $150 million. The suit aims to force the EPA to im- ville, Piedmont, Rock Hill and Spartanburg
The project has run into multiple de- pose tighter con- will purchase all of the associated renew-
trols on emissions, able energy credits for 15 years.
which are coming Dominion Energy’s 10-MW Ridgeland
from power plants Solar project has both a PPA and REC
and other sources agreement with SCE&G.
in Illinois, Indiana, In total, Dominion Energy brought
Kentucky, Michi- online 466 MW of solar generating capac-
gan, North Caroli- ity in 2017 in California, North Carolina,
na, Ohio, Tennes- South Carolina and Virginia. The com-
see, Virginia and pany invested more than $900 million
West Virginia, Reuters reported. in those projects.
lays and construction overruns, and The coalition is being led by New York
could cost as much as $25 billion to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Siemens Gamesa to
finish. Georgia Power now anticipates who called for the nine states to be added Provide 23 Onshore Wind
the two units will be finished in 2022. to the Ozone Transport Region and its Turbines in Italy
Toshiba, parent company of Westing- stricter pollution controls. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has
house, agreed to pay the full balance of The states, including Connecticut, received orders for two new onshore
its $3.2 billion payment guarantee ear- Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New wind projects in the Basilicata region of
lier this month. Also, Secretary of Energy York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and southern Italy.
Rick Perry has made available up to $3.7 Vermont originally made the request in The company will soon deliver 13
billion in additional loan guarantees. 2013, resulting in a consent decree to SWT-3.0-113 direct-drive units to Euro-
force the EPA to make a decision whether pean Energy’s 39 MW project in Tolve
New Solar Project Signs to add the states to the Ozone Transport and 10 G97-2.0 MW turbines to a 20
Record Low PPA Region by October 2017. EPA head Scott MW project near Capoiazzo. The orders
A power purchase agreement for an Pruitt did not add the states. include long term service agreements
in-development solar project has netted including advanced remote monitoring
what the Rocky Mountain Institute has Approval Sought for and diagnostics.
called the lowest reported contract for Gas Plant in Florida Siemens will deliver the turbines to
distributed photovoltaic solar energy in Seminole Electric Cooperative officially the Tole project in the third quarter of
the United States. filed plans with regulators for a 1,050- 2018. Featuring 113-meter rotors, the
The 3-MW Carrizozo project, devel- MW gas-fired power plant to be built in turbines are expected to perform reliably
oped and owned in New Mexico by So- Putnam County, northeast Florida. and flexibly in the demanding wind
Core Energy, signed a contract with the If approved, the plant would replace conditions of the Basilicata province.
Otero County Electric Cooperative for one of two 650-MW coal-fired units op- Turbines for the Capoiazzo project,
less than 4.5 cents per kWh. RMI pro- erating at the site, WJCT reported. featuring 97-meter rotors, are also
vided project analysis and supported the Seminole officials said the new plant expected to be delivered in the third
competitive procurement process. is part of an effort to diversify Seminole’s quarter of 2018.
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 the share of renewables to increase from though the utility will still have a power Unit Closes at San Juan
17.5 percent now to 27 percent in 2030. purchase agreement with Detroit Edison Generating Station
Company’s coal-fired Belle River Plant. The first of two units to be shut down at a
Gas Plant to Replace Coal in coal-fired power plant that has served cus-
Michigan’s Capital City Alliant Energy Purchases tomers throughout the American Southwest
The Lansing Board of Water & Light an- 170-MW Wind Project for decades is no longer in operation.
nounced plans to build a 250-MW gas- Alliant Energy announced it has pur- Officials with New Mexico’s largest
fired power plant at the site of one of the chased the 170-MW English Farms Wind electric utility say Unit 3 at the San Juan
coal plants the utility plans to retire. Farm under development in central Iowa. Generating Station was switched off just
The plant will begin construction ad- Details of the transaction with devel- after midnight and the other unit will
jacent to the 155-MW Erickson Power oper Tradewind Energy were not an- be turned off this weekend as Public
Plant, which will be taken offline by nounced. Alliant will build and own the Service Co. of New Mexico looks to meet
2025, the Lansing State Journal 69-turbine project, with construction set a federally-mandated deadline.
reported. to begin in 2018. It’s part of an agreement with state and
Additionally, the 375-MW Eckert Alliant Energy has approval from state federal regulators and other stakeholders
Power Plant will shut down in 2020. regulators in 2016 and 2017 to add up to reduce haze-causing pollution in the
Dick Peffley, general manager of BWL, to 1 GW of wind energy in the state at a Four Corners region, where New Mexico,
said the location was chosen to allow cost of $1.8 billion, which would be Arizona, Colorado and Utah meet.
the utility to reuse existing enough for the utility to generate one- The rest of the San Juan plant could
infrastructure. third of its electricity from wind by the close as early as 2022 while another coal-
The closure of both plants will lower end of 2020. fired plants in neighboring Arizona is
BWL’s carbon emissions by 80 percent, scheduled to close in 2019.

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 SRP Rolls Out 1,300 the military spends annually on its 523
Square-Mile Area Network installations and 280,000 buildings.
Salt River Project has begun rolling out “The DOD has played a remarkably
a 1,300 square-mile Field Area Network consistent role in commercializing new
project in Arizona in collaboration with technologies that provide tremendous
their partner company, MiMOMax social benefits within the larger civilian
Wireless. realm of society, including microgrids,”
The ten-year rollout of radio commu- said Peter Asmus, principal research an-
nication solutions will provide visibility alyst at Navigant Research.
over SRP’s large-scale network of indus- Empire’s Missouri application included Navigant noted the Trump adminis-
trial infrastructure. Enabling centralized the eventual closure of its 213-MW tration’s desire to increase military
monitoring and control of its distributed Asbury coal-fired power plant near spending as well as tensions with North
water and power systems, SRP’s new FAN Asbury, Missouri. No timetable was given Koria could also provide more opportu-
will also be used to monitor and control for its closure. nities for microgrid investment.
power flows into and out of the grid
from a number of advanced solar SCE Proposes Methods to NextEra Plans Two 20-MW
installations. Meet Climate Goals Solar Facilities in Maine
SRP acquired 2 MHz of spectrum in Southern California Edison proposed a NextEra is in the planning stages of two
the 700 MHz Upper A Block in 2015 and suggested framework designed to help solar facilities in Main, each of which
put out a tender for a partner to provide the state of California meet its strict will have a capacity of 20 MW, the Press
the communications infrastructure for emissions reduction goals. Herald reported.
the new FAN. With available spectrum SCE incorporated a dramatic increase One of these would be on 150 acres
being both scarce and expensive, the of carbon-free electrical generation from in the town of Clinton, while the second
challenge for SRP was to find a partner 40 percent today to 80 percent by 2030. would be on 240 acres in Fairfield. The
who could maximize their data through- The utility said large-scale wind, solar Clinton facility is being developed under
put in a narrowband channel – the key and hydroelectric power would be used the name of Winslow Solar, a subsidiary
point of difference offered by the Mi- in conjunction with energy storage and of NextEra.
MOMax Wireless technology.  Utilizing distributed rooftop solar. Both facilities are set for activation by
MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Out- Other components of the framework the end of 2019.
put) technology and offering very low include growing the use of electric vehi- Additionally, the Press Herald said
latency, the MiMOMax Wireless solution cles, including passenger cars and NextEra is planning a solar facility of an
optimizes data throughput and allows heavy-duty vehicles, to more than 7 mil- unspecified size in Moscow, and a 75-
for rapid feedback on the state of the lion by 2030, and increasing electrifica- MW facility in Farmington.
network. tion of commercial and residential space
and water heating. New Mexico Seeks
Empire District Announces The framework also supports Califor- More Generation to
800 MW of Wind nia’s cap-and-trade system. Replace San Juan
The  Empire District Electric Compa- New Mexico’s largest electric provider
ny  announced it would develop an Military Spending on on Monday put out a request for pro-
additional 800 MW of wind in its service Microgrids to Surpass posals for hundreds of megawatts of
territory, which covers six states. $1 Billion in 10 Years power to fill a future void as the utility
The new wind generation is expected The U.S. military is set to embrace mi- plans ahead for weaning itself from coal-
to be established by the end of 2020. crogrids in a big way, according to a new fired generation over the next several
Requests for approvals have been filed report. years.
in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Navigant research predicted microgrid Public Service Co. of New Mexico
Arkansas. spending by the Department of Defense plans to close two units at the San Juan
In a press release, Empire said im- is set to grow from $453.4 million in Generating Station in northwestern New
proved wind turbine technology and 2017 to $1.4 billion in 2026. Mexico before the end of the year to meet
lower costs helped drive this additional Navigant indicated microgrid use will a federal mandate aimed at reducing
development, which is expected to more reduce the military’s heavy reliance on haze-causing pollution in the region. By
than triple the amount of its wind fossil fuel imports and improve physical 2022, the rest of the plant could close.
generation. and cyber energy security. Additionally, In an announcement late last week,
Additionally, the Joplin Globe reported microgrids can help reduce the $4 billion the utility said it is looking for a

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 combination of sources that can ensure percent in Mountain West states and 18 GRDA’s new, long-term electric genera-
the reliability of a system that serves a percent in Plains states. tion plan. GRDA’s Unit 3, which replaced
half-million customers around New Wind developers finished 534 MW a coal-fired generator, includes an M501J
Mexico. It pegged the amount at 456 of wind capacity during the third quarter, advanced-class gas turbine, the first to
megawatts. bringing year-to-date installations to be constructed by Mitsubishi Hitachi
The utility also is encouraging renew- 2,892 MW. Of that total, 98 percent was Power Systems at its Savannah Machin-
able and battery-storage options. installed by GE Renewable Energy, Sie- ery Works facility in Georgia, and an
mens Gamesa Renewable Energy and MHPS steam turbine.
Vistra, Dynegy Vestas. The MHPS turbine was delivered on
Announce Merger time to the site and achieved First Fire
Previous speculation concerning Vistra Grand River Dam Authority on March 14 in its first attempt. During
and Dynegy was on the money, as the two Dedicates New Unit the startup process, the M501J turbine
companies announced they plan to merge. In October, Officials with the Grand exceeded its performance guarantee and
The boards of directors of both com- River Dam Authority dedicated its new GRDA was able to sell power to the grid
panies approved an all-stock merger plan power unit, which incorporates the first ahead of schedule.
that would give Dynegy shareholders J-class turbine to become operational in “We’re proud to announce that the
0.652 shares of Vistra Energy stock for the Americas, according to Mitsubishi first J-series in the Americas beat our
each share of Dynegy common stock Hitachi Power Systems. performance guarantee and achieved 62
they own, creating a single company The $500 million project at the Grand percent combined cycle efficiency. GRDA
projected to have a combined market River Energy Center began construction now owns the first 60 hertz combined
capitalization of over $10 billion. in January 2015 after the adoption of cycle power plant in the world to make
In the joint press release, the compa-
nies said the merger would combine
Dynegy’s generating capacity and retail
footprint with Vistra’s integrated ERCOT
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 this claim,” said Paul Browning, presi- potentially change the rules for how Norway. The order calls for 67 SWT-
dent and CEO of MHPS Americas. the Millstone Nuclear Power Station sells DD-130 OptimaFlex wind turbines rated
the electricity it generates. at 4.2 MW.
GE, New York Power The House voted 75-66 on Thursday Siemens Gamesa will also provide
Authority Partner on in favor of the bill, which allows state service and maintenance for more than
“World’s First Digital Utility” regulators to determine whether the 20 years.
GE announced a wide-ranging software power should be sold on the clean energy Nordlicht is the largest onshore wind
and professional services agreement with market like solar, wind and project being developed in Europe this
the New York State Power Authority to hydroelectric. year. Once commissioned in summer
advance NYPA’s goal to be the world’s The bill previously passed the Senate 2019, it will supply clean energy for ap-
first fully digital utility. and now moves to the governor. proximately 50,000 Norwegian
NYPA intends to work with GE to Eastern Connecticut legislators, both households.
explore the digitalization of every aspect Democrats and Republicans, praised the The major investor in the project is
of its operations, from its 16 generating bill’s passage, saying it will help protect the German pension fund
facilities and 1,400 miles of electricity jobs and solidify the region’s economy. Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe, the
transmission network, to the more than Dominion Energy, which owns the pow- transaction has been structured and is
1,000 public buildings it monitors er plant in Waterford, has warned it managed by Prime Capital. ÄVWL is an
throughout the state. NYPA’s goal is to needs the legislation to help ensure the institution of the Medical Association
use  digital solutions  to optimize its financial viability of the plant. of Westphalia-Lippe and is one of Ger-
entire electricity value network, from many’s largest occupational pension
generation to consumption, for Michigan Regulators funds. Prime Capital AG is an indepen-
reliability, affordability, and the lowest Approve Two Gas Plants dent financial services provider and asset
possible carbon footprint. State regulators have approved a utility’s management firm, specialized in Alter-
plan to build two natural gas-fueled native Investments, in particular in Ab-
power plants in the Upper Peninsula. solute Return, Infrastructure Investments
The Michigan Public Service Com- and Private Debt. In the role of a co-in-
mission on Wednesday endorsed Upper vestor, Siemens Financial Services Divi-
Michigan Energy Resources Corp.›s plan sion is supporting the project.
to build the plants in Negaunee and
Baraga Townships at a cost of $277 GenOn to Shut Down
million. Oxnard Plant
The plants that would produce a com- One week after receiving word that its
bined 183 megawatts are expected to go plan to build a new gas plant in Oxnard,
“NYPA is committed to the further into service in 2019 and replace the Pr- California was blocked, a subsudiary of
build-out of our vision to become the esque Isle Power Plant, which is sched- NRG has announced it will shut down
first digital utility, creating a real-time uled to close in 2020. its existing gas plant in the city.
digital replica of our assets and auto- The Federal Energy Regulatory Com- The 560-MW, gas-fired Mandalay
mating many back-office processes,” said mission last week cut by nearly $23 mil- Generating Station operated by GenOn
Gil C. Quiniones, president and CEO of lion the costs associated with the Presque will cease operations by Dec. 31, NRG
the New York Power Authority, “As we Isle power plant that can be passed on told the Ventura County Star. The plant
move forward in this journey and em- to Upper Peninsula electric ratepayers. was not selected by a bidding process
brace best practices, we will look to be- Gov. Rick Snyder, the Michigan Agen- with Southern California Edison two
come the first digital utility, end-to-end, cy for Energy and Attorney General Bill weeks ago, and would no longer have a
which will better enable us to achieve Shuette praised the action by the contract with a utility.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s goal of New commission. David Knox, a spokesman for the
York generating 50 percent of its elec- company, said operating the plant is no
tricity from renewable resources by Siemens Gamesa to longer financially feasible, especially
2030.” Provide 67 Turbines to since two of the three units at the plant
Norway Wind Project are due for inspections.
Lawmakers Pass Bill Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will A motion to close the plant has been
Supporting Millstone supply wind turbines to Nordlicht, a filed with the Public Utilities Commis-
Connecticut lawmakers have given final 281-MW wind project being developed sion. Knox said there are no plans to
legislative approval to a bill that could west of the city of Tromsø in northern demolish the plant at this time.

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 Wartsila to Supply Smart announcing his retirement, large finan- respect the process, they disagree with
Generation for Arizona Plant cial losses and government the “suggestion that we were willful or
Wartsila has signed a contract to provide investigations. deliberately indifferent to the safety of
smart power generation equipment for workers.” She said they haven’t decided
a 200 MW natural gas power plant under Santee Cooper Chairman whether to contest the citations.
development in Arizona. Resigns Under Pressure
Tucson Electric Power, a subsidiary A nearly month-long effort by South Public Service Co. of New
of Fortis Inc., is building the plant on Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to Mexico Seeks Legislation to
the site of an existing generating station fire Leighton Lord, chairman of state- Ease Coal Closure Costs
that currently consists of both natural owned Santee Cooper, ended last week New Mexico’s largest electric provider
gas-fired and renewable energy assets. with Lord’s voluntary resignation. plans to get out of the coal business
TEP selected ten Wartsila 50SG gas-fu- Lord is the fifth utility executive to sooner rather than later and is proposing
eled engines offering fast-start flexibility, resign in the wake of the failed V.C. Sum- legislation that could ease the sting of
which will address intermittency and mer nuclear expansion, The State closing a coal-fired power plant that has
other challenges associated with an ex- reported. served customers around the Southwest
panding renewable energy portfolio. McMaster officially began his efforts for decades.
TEP’s goal is to generate at least 30 per- to fire Lord in a December 8 letter to Public Service Co. of New Mexico
cent of its power from renewable sources Lord that accused him of failing to co- wants legislative approval for a mecha-
by 2030. operate with the governor’s office on the nism that would address how the utility
The Wartsila engines will replace two fallout of the Summer cancellation, recovers hundreds of millions of dollars
of the existing plant’s older steam gen- which cost Santee Cooper and SCE&G in stranded costs that will result from
erators and improve the plant’s overall $9 billion. closing the San Juan Generating Station
efficiency. This will also reduce the Specifically, McMaster accused the earlier than planned.
plant’s emissions of nitrogen oxides by company of resisting the release of a The utility closed two units at the
approximately 60 percent, or 350 tons February 2016 report that indicated crit- plant in December as part of an agree-
per year. ical problems with the Summer expan- ment to curb haze-causing pollution in
sion, as well as earlier drafts of the report. the Four Corners region. It plans to close
Dominion Energy to The project was not abandoned until the remaining units in 2022, citing mar-
Purchase SCANA August 1, 2017. ket conditions as a wave of utilities across
Dominion Energy and SCANA Cor- A week after McMaster’s letter, Lord the country look to divest their coal
poration have reached an agreement for sued to block efforts to fire him and resources.
the two companies to merge in a $14.6 claimed the governor’s charges were false. The New Mexico utility expected to
million deal. recover as much as $560 million over
The stock-for-stock merger would give OSHA: Florida Utility Ignored the course of two decades through tra-
SCANA shareholders 0.669 shares of Rules in Deadly Accident ditional financing, but an early closure
Dominion Energy stock for every share A federal agency says Tampa Electric changes the equation. By financing un-
of SCANA stock, the equivalent of Company ignored its own rules when depreciated capital through the highest
$55.35 per share. The stock swap is val- performing a dangerous maintenance rated bonds possible, utility officials say
ued at $7.9 billion, with the remaining job at one of its plants that left five work- shareholders could still collect nearly 60
$6.7 billion coming from the assump- ers dead. percent of that while saving customers
tion of debt. On Thursday, the Occupational Safety $160 million.
Dominion’s deal includes a $1.7 bil- and Health Administration slapped the The method has been used in other
lion write-off of assets from the failed company with its most serious citation states, including in Florida where law-
V.C. Summer 2 and 3 expansion, which — a willful violation. makers passed a measure in 2015 that
would allow the utility to eliminate costs The Tampa Bay Times reports the cleared the way for a utility to recover
to customers over 20 years rather than company was also fined $126,749 for costs associated with the premature re-
the previously-proposed 50-60 years. the June 29 incident. OSHA will also tirement of a nuclear power plant.
Overall, customers will experience a five review whether to refer the case to the Whether the legislation makes it onto
percent rate reduction, or an average of U.S. Department of Justice to consider the agenda for the upcoming 30-day
$7 per month. criminal charges. session is unclear as New Mexico law-
SCANA continued to struggle in the The utility has 15 days to contest the makers will be focused on budget issues
wake of the August cancellation of the filings. Company spokeswoman Cherie and whatever else Gov. Susana Martinez
project, with CEO Lonnie Carter Jacobs said in a statement that while they deems a priority.

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 ENERGY MATTERS

Current Topics in
the North American
RICE Industry
BY CHRISTOPHER MARKS, PE, BURNS & MCDONNELL

IN RECENT years, Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines appears to be advantageous, this is offset by the additional costs
(RICEs) have been utilized in the North American market to required to install a liquid fuel system and provide additional
generate electric power and provide fast response to load fluc- emission controls to meet the strict permitting requirements
tuations. As such, they have had an important role in main- of the market. Finally, the two-stroke RICEs’ ability to operate
taining a stable electrical grid. While the majority of these units efficiently on low-grade fuels loses significance when high-qual-
have operated solely on natural gas, some areas have also ity and consistent fuels are readily available. It is for these reason
utilized liquid fuel in order to provide stability where firm gas that several manufacturers have chosen not to offer their large
supply is unavailable or uneconomical. As the market continues two-stroke RICEs in the North American market, though there
to develop, new technologies have emerged that may impact does seem to be demand for smaller units (3-7 MW) that can
the utilization of RICEs in the near future. run as base-load and avoid triggering Prevention of Significant
Primarily, large RICEs (7-20 megawatts [MW]) installed in Deterioration (PSD) regulations. Thus, they could be well suited
North America have been of the four-stroke lean-burn variety. for co-generation or other facility-focused power generation
These engines have operated with good efficiency, high reli- applications.
ability, and impressive startup and ramp times in order to Another topic in the current market is battery storage. Large-
provide peaking power to the grid. However, RICEs are also scale battery “farms” are increasingly being viewed as an eco-
used extensively in marine applications to power cruise ships nomical way to reduce volatility on the electrical grid by stabi-
and large freighters. In these applications, two-stroke RICEs lizing demand and allowing renewable generation to appear
operating on liquid fuels have also proven themselves as reliable more like base load. The theory is that batteries will charge
and efficient prime movers. Their high power-to-weight ratio from the grid when generated power exceeds demand and then
enables more cargo to be loaded without sacrificing power. discharge that power when demand outstrips supply. Until
Additionally, there are several land-based installations utilizing recently, lead-acid batteries had been the most economical
similar RICEs throughout the world. In general, two-stroke option, but their short lifespan of 3-4 years prevented their
engines can achieve the same emission limits as four-stroke widespread adoption. Recent advances in Lithium-Ion batteries,
RICEs, though additional controls are required. Also, the two- with their large capacities and long lifespans, have raised ex-
stroke units are more reliable and efficient when operated pectations that battery storage will become more profitable.
continuously. Two-stroke RICEs are able to achieve efficiencies The question in regard to RICEs, then, is how do they co-exist
over 50%, while their four-stroke cousins are typically limited in a market where batteries are able to reduce and replace the
to less than 46% efficiency. It should be noted, however, that need for their ability to stabilize the grid? On a macro-scale,
two-stroke engines require the lubricating medium for the they do seem to be redundant technologies. However, it is in
cylinders to be a part of the fuel mixture. This makes them smaller-scale applications where the two are able to effectively
incapable of operating solely on natural gas, as is common for co-exist. Many municipalities and other small-scale power
four-stroke RICEs in North America. They require at least 1% providers already view RICEs as an effective means to free
of their fuel supply to be liquid fuel in order to ensure that themselves from the fluctuations of market pricing and Power
proper lubrication is maintained. Furthermore, the two-stroke Purchase Agreements (PPAs). When electricity prices are low,
engines offer more fuel flexibility than four-stroke engines and it is economical to purchase power to charge batteries and store
can efficiently operate on low-grade sources of liquid fuel. it for when prices begin to rise. When power pricing is higher,
However, the features that make two-stroke units advanta- the RICEs can be used to offset the cost once the batteries have
geous are not significant impacts in the North American power been depleted.
generation market. In this arena, RICEs are typically operated As technology continues to advance, so too do the solutions
in peaking and spinning-reserve modes, which negates the to market problems. Nonetheless, four-stroke RICEs are still
improved reliability of the two-stroke RICEs. When used in appropriate for the North American market for the foreseeable
peaking applications, there is no conclusive evidence that they future, though they can expect to share their role with increased
are more reliable. Furthermore, while the increased efficiency battery storage as that technology continues to mature.

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 NEW PROJECTS

The Petra Nova carbon capture

project near Houston.

2017
PROJECTS
OF THE
YEAR
BY RUSSELL RAY, CHIEF EDITOR

Each year, power projects from around What follows is a description of the winning projects:
the world are recognized by the editors
BEST COAL-FIRED PROJECT & BEST OVERALL PROJECT:
of Power Engineering and Renewable NRG Energy & JX Nippon
Energy World magazines. The winners - The Petra Nova Carbon Capture Retrofit
The Petra Nova carbon capture project near Houston has been described as
of the 2017 Projects of the Year Awards
an evolutionary project, one that could transform the face of coal-fired
were announced Dec. 5 at the Las Ve- generation.
gas Convention Center during POW- The carbon capture technology used in this retrofit of the W.A. parish
power plant southwest of Houston can be applied to existing coal-fired
ER-GEN International 2017.
plants. The project, developed by NRG Energy and JP Nippon, serves as
Power projects in five categories were an example of how CCS can play a starring role in the battle to reduce
recognized: Best Natural Gas-Fired, Best greenhouse gas emissions.
The CCS system captures 90 percent of the CO2 emissions from a 240-
Coal-Fired, Best Energy Storage, Best
MW slipstream of flue gas from unit 8. The system captures 1.6 million
Renewable, and Best CHP projects. In tons of CO2 each year. The process uses a proprietary high-performance
addition, the editors named two proj- solvent for CO2 absorption and desorption that was jointly developed by
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Kansai Electric Power Co.
ects the 2017 Best Overall Power Project
The captured CO2 is then piped 81 miles and injected into marginal oil
of the Year. wells to boost oil production, a process known as enhanced oil recovery.
Oil producers estimate 60 million barrels of oil could be recovered from
those wells using this method of production. In addition, the oil revenues
would be used to pay for the operation of the carbon capture system.
The project uses pulverized coal and captures the CO2 after combustion.
The retrofit was built in just two years and was completed on time and on
budget. The Petra Nova facility is one of only two operating power plants
in world equipped with CCS technology. It is the only plant of its kind in
the U.S.

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 First Runner Up: First Runner Up: Second Runner Up:
China Resources Power Middle Delta Electricity Produc- Grand River Dam Authority
Holdings tion Co. - Grand River Energy Center
- Hezhou Power Plant - Burullus Power Plant Combined Cycle Unit 3

Second Runner Up:

Wisconsin Power & Light
- Edgewater Unit 5 AQCS Project
Exelon’s 1,000-MW Wolf Hollow
gas-fired combined cycle plant.
BEST GAS-FIRED PROJECT:
Exelon
- The Wolf Hollow Combined
Cycle Plant
Built in Granbury, Texas, Exelon’s 1,000-
MW Wolf Hollow gas-fired combined
cycle plant began producing power in
December 2016. At the heart of this highly
efficient plant is a 7ha.02 gas turbine from
General Electric. The turbine is cooled
with air instead of water, and according
to GE, provides the most output, highest
efficiency and best operational flexibility
for 60 hertz applications.
The turbine is designed to start fast,
ramp up quickly and turndown efficiently.
That’s important in a state like Texas,
home to large amounts of intermittent
wind power.
The combustion system allows the gas
turbine to run at 25 percent load without
exceeding emission limits. This is a valu-
able feature because it means the plant
can remain online during times of high
output from wind farms and solar arrays.
In addition, the turbine can withstand
high temperatures exceeding 2,600 de-
grees Fahrenheit, increasing fuel efficiency
and lowering maintenance costs.
Wolf Hollow also features some of the
latest digital technologies. Its digital ca-
pabilities mean it can use real-time data
to deliver better plant outcomes. By mon-
itoring and analyzing data from more
than 10,000 sensor inputs, the informa-
tion enables the operator to optimize
plant performance on many levels.
Wolf Hollow stands out for several
reasons. In addition to producing enough
electricity for 750,000 Texas homes, it
does so using a tenth of the water con-
sumed by a conventional combined cycle
plant, GE said.

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NRG Energy’s new green headquarters in

Princeton, New Jersey.

BEST CHP PROJECT: withstand events like Superstorm Sandy.

NRG Energy As a result of NRG’s innovative thinking
Southern California
- “Green” Headquarters and strategic solutions, the project illus-
Edison’s hybrid enhanced
NRG Energy’s new headquarters in Princ- trates the level of sustainability and reli- gas turbine system.
eton, New Jersey, uses a wide range of ability that can be achieved with today’s
clean energy innovations dedicated to generation technologies.
sustainability and reliability. In addition
to using solar panels, wind turbines and First Runner Up:
battery storage, NRG’s 130,000-square- China Resources
foot headquarters gets most of its power Power Holdings
from a combined heat and power plant. - Cangzhou Heat and Power Cogen-
The 250-kilowatt CHP system also eration Plant
reuses the thermal energy to meet the
building’s heating and cooling needs. A BEST ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT
45-ton absorption chiller also converts & BEST OVERALL PROJECT:
residual heat from the CHP plant to cool Southern California Edison
the company’s trade floor and data - Battery-Gas Turbine Hybrid System
center. “Transformative” and “revolutionary”
The Building is nearly independent of best describe the world’s first hybrid en-
the grid. In addition to the CHP system, hanced gas turbine (EGT) projects that
the project also features two backup gen- added battery energy storage at two South-
erators and a 500-kW battery storage ern California Edison natural gas peaker
system. The storage system supports the plants. The projects consist of a 10
facility’s demand response measures and MW/4.3 MWh lithium-ion battery plus
covers any shortfalls in solar output. a Hybrid Control System.
The onsite power plant was built to Once online and synchronized, the

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 turbine only needs two to three minutes to ramp up to full load and because it has instan-
taneous response capability, each Hybrid EGT can participate in California ISO’s spinning
reserves markets 24-7, with no fuel consumption or emissions while the turbine is offline.
Each Hybrid EGT facilitates the use of efficient and cleaner resources to meet peak
energy needs, including solar, wind, hydro, and combined-cycle plants. Working in
harmony, each battery-and-turbine Hybrid EGT system supports green energy variability
by filling in the gaps with their immediate response capability.
Speaking about the project, Steve Berberich, President and CEO of the California
ISO stated: “The SCE-GE project is a perfect example that distributed energy resources
can be used in innovative ways.”

First Runner Up: Second Runner Up:

Imperial Irrigation District GENSA Energy
- Battery Energy Storage System - Gestor Colombia Microgrid

The 300-MW Ningxia Haiyuan

Xihua Mountain Wind Farm

BEST RENEWABLE PROJECT:

China Resources Power
- Ningxia Haiyuan Xihua Mountain
Wind Farm
Built in what the United Nations Food
Development Agency dubbed as one of
the most inhabitable places for humans,
the 300-MW Ningxia Haiyuan Xihua
Mountain Wind Farm combines the de-
velopment of renewable energy with
poverty alleviation and environmental
improvement.
The $313.4 million clean energy project during the winter, with temperatures rang-
can provide 755 million kilowatt-hours ing from -4 to -22 below zero, the project
of power annually, which avoids the use was completed in record time. China
of 326,000 tons of coal. The wind farm Resources said it set a new record for the
spans six towns and 41 villages and construction and testing of wind turbines
brought jobs and economic development in the power industry in China.
to the remote region located some 8,000
feet above sea level. Project developer First Runner Up:
China Resources Power contributed 3 Pacific Gas & Electric
million dollars to plant trees in Haiyuan - Blue Lake Rancheria Microgrid
and created a five-year plan for the region
to develop its grass and cattle livestock Second Runner Up:
industry for which China Resources Group DC Department
donated $57.5 million. of General Services
Despite construction taking place - Rooftop Solar Arrays

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 Authors:
Bob Schulte is a Principal in Schulte
Associates LLC, an executive manage-
ment consulting firm with offices in Ra-
leigh, North Carolina. Fredric Fletcher is
Chairman of Power from the Prairie LLC.

Enabling
LARGE-SCALE
RENEWABLES
in the
BY ROBERT H. SCHULTE
AND FREDRIC C. FLETCHER

The Northern Prairie region

WESTERN U.S. of the United States (i.e.,

Wyoming, Nebraska, the
Dakotas, etc.) has an abun-
dance of wind and wide-
open spaces that could be
used to develop large,
wind-powered electricity
generation resources. The
opportunity is daily, bi-di-
rectional renewable energy
swaps between California,
the Northern Prairie, Chica-
Power from the Prairie is a proposed 4,000
Megawatt HVDC transmission project in the go and points East.
wind-rich energy resource of the Upper Midwest.

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 RENEWABLES
Power from the Prairie 1

United States - Annual average wind speed at 80 m

Past studies by the Midcontinent Inde-
pendent System Operator (MISO) have
shown that a national high-voltage direct Gregory County
current (HVDC) power transmission grid Zephyr or Trans
West Express
could significantly improve the capability Rock Island Clean Line
of wind to reliably and economically sup- Utah CAES
ply power to load. But the practical hur- Power from the Prairie
dles to developing a suitable nationwide Southern
power grid all-at-once are a barrier to such Transmission
a solution. However, it may be possible System (STS) > 10.5
Wind 10.0 Bulk storage
to initially achieve such economies and speed 9.0
reliable production at a more focused, m/s Existing
8.0
regional scale, as building blocks toward 7.0 Proposed
an eventual nationwide system. Such re- 6.0
gional scale must have an abundance of Power from the Prairie
5.0
wind (and potentially solar energy too), 4.0 AC/DC terminal
access to significant markets for such elec- < 4.0
tricity, and the capability to add large-scale,
Source: Wind resource estimates developed by AWS Truepower, LLC for windNavigator.
grid-level energy storage where available Spacial resolution of wind resource data: 2.5 km. Projection: Albers Equal Area WGS84.
and cost-effective.
Such development could also be used resources in the Northern Prairie that transmission system, renewable energy is
to enable the State of California to achieve will take advantage of the natural geo- always happening somewhere.
its planned high levels of Renewable Port- graphic and temporal diversity of cus-
folio Standard (50 percent or more) by tomer loads as well as wind and solar RELATIONSHIP
building sufficient renewables in-state. generation resources across large, in- TO OTHER EFFORTS
When California inevitably over-generates ter-regional areas; DOE/NREL INTERCONNECTIONS
from its solar photovoltaic installations • Reduce utility generation capacity re- SEAM STUDY
during the solar day, it could export the serve requirements and associated costs The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
over-production to other states over the without sacrificing reliability; Grid Modernization Program includes
network, and then import a previous- • Enable the economic integration of aggressive initial efforts toward a national
ly-contracted “swap” of renewable energy massive quantities of economical re- high voltage direct current (HVDC) trans-
back from other states when the sun sets. newable energy resources into the mission grid overlay over the existing al-
grid—supporting very high Renewable ternating current (AC) system. As part of
THE POWER FROM Portfolio Standards (RPS); the Program, the National Renewable
THE PRAIRIE PROJECT • When combined with similar HVDC Energy Laboratory (NREL) is performing
Power from the Prairie is a proposed 4,000 developments to the West and East, a $1.3 million “Interconnections Seam
Megawatt HVDC transmission project in enable large-scale hourly and daily re- Study” examining the conceptual and
the wind-rich energy resource of the Upper newable energy swaps between Cali- economic feasibility of such a national
Midwest (Figure 1). The new line would fornia, Midwest and Eastern states to transmission overlay, combined with re-
extend from Southeast Wyoming across achieve high levels of renewable energy; newable energy.
Nebraska or South Dakota to Northwest and: The term “Seams” refers to the current
Iowa or Sioux Falls or Omaha. It would • Provide a primarily-clean energy re- boundaries between the Western Intercon-
feature a DC/AC/DC terminal in the mid- placement alternative for legacy gener- nection, Eastern Interconnection, and
dle to enable interconnection of large ation facilities as they are retired. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ER-
quantities (thousands of MW) of addi- COT) systems. See Figure 2. These three
tional renewable energy in Nebraska and The result would be an inter-regional, alternating current (AC) systems operate
South Dakota currently blockaded and renewable energy superhighway with mul- independently, and asynchronously. That
unavailable due to lack of transmission tiple new ‘on-ramps” for renewable re- is, their 60-cycle AC waveforms are not
for access to markets. The effort may also sources currently blockaded due to lack aligned. They are connected together only
include grid-level energy storage, if found of transmission, enabling renewable en- at seven relatively small (200 MW or less)
to provide material benefits in addition ergy swaps between regions to make in- AC/DC/AC terminals located along their
to the HVDC line itself. termittent renewables more reliable. Sim- seams. The Seams Study is examining how
The goals of Power from the Prairie are: ply, when viewed along the span of a long, transfers across the Seams (and thus be-
• Develop low cost electricity with wind multi-state and efficient HVDC tween the Interconnections) can be sig-

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 nificantly increased in the future. will define and examine the economics
The use of HVDC transmission tech- and other key factors of a Power from the
nology is important because: a) it is more Prairie development—entailing a specific
efficient over long distances; b) its power HVDC line route with specific project par-
flow is electronically controllable /throt- ticipants, and identifying who would ben-
“Past studies by tleable (compared to AC systems where
the power flows by the path of least resis-
efit from such a project. The PftP CDS will
provide a focused, project- and utility
the Midcontinent tance); and: c) it can be used to intercon- sponsor-specific look at one initial element
Independent System nect asynchronous AC systems. The latter of such a nationwide infrastructure, plus
benefit is critical to enabling large-scale concepts of how such transmission ele-
Operator have shown renewable energy transfers across the In- ments could be accomplished.
that a national high- terconnection “Seams”. OTHER HVDC TRANSMISSION
The intended result is that the Seams DEVELOPMENTS
voltage direct current Study will provide a global look at the The Power from the Prairie line would
power transmission generic, conceptual feasibility of a nation- form a go-between for several currently
grid could wide HVDC transmission overlay. Pre- under-development HVDC transmission
liminary results of the Study, to be publicly line development projects. To the West in
significantly improve released in early 2018, indicate such a Wyoming, it would link with either the
the capability of national HVDC transmission grid com- Anschutz “TransWest Express” project from
bined with renewables would be a cost-ef- South Central Wyoming to Delta, Utah to
wind to reliably and fective resource for electric customers. Las Vegas. This project is already on the
economically supply NREL staff is sharing modeling data and Trump Administration’s’ priority list for
power to load.” study results with the Power from the Prai-
rie team.
infrastructure projects. Alternatively, PftP
could link with the Duke-ATC Transmis-
A follow-on Concept Development sion “Zephyr” line from Southeast Wyo-
Study (CDS) described later in this paper ming to Delta, Utah.

NREL “Interconnections Seam Study” Scenarios 2

Project description
What are the options for large scale
transmission expansion between the Design 1
interconnections?

Project objectives
• Convene stakeholders
• Identify modern transmission
options for connecting the Design 2B
interconnections

Value proposition
• Increase electricity resilience
• Lower modernization costs
through diversity Design 2A
• Aging assets present an
opportunity

Wind

Solar Design 3

Wind /solar

Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Proposed HVDC Transmission Project Examples 3
One-Directional Renewables to Load
Once at Delta, Utah, there is an existing
HVDC transmission line from there to Los
Angeles called the Southern Transmission
System (STS). This 500 kVDC, 2400 MW
line currently delivers baseload energy from Rock Island
the 1,900-MW coal-fired Intermountain
Power Project at Delta to Southern Califor-
Grain Belt Express
nia. The plant is scheduled to be retired in
2025. Western Spirit
To the East, Power from the Prairie
would link to similar HVDC projects like
the Rock Island Clean Line from North-
Plain & Eastern
west Iowa to Chicago and PJM Intercon- Centennial West
nection. Although Rock Island is experi-
encing court challenges in Illinois,
unfortunately such challenges are part of > 10.5
Wind 10.0 Existing AC Existing DC
the business of such developments. In the speed Transmission Transmission
9.0
spirit of DOE Grid Modernization and m/s
8.0 345-499 kV 345-499 kV
Seams Study efforts, the authors believe
such projects will eventually proceed. 7.0 500-699 kV 500-699 kV
6.0 700-799 kV 700-799 kV
LARGE SCALE ENERGY STORAGE
5.0
A Power from the Prairie effort could in- 800-1000 kV 800-1000 kV
4.0
clude two types of large, grid-scale energy < 4.0
storage: virtual and physical.
Source: Wind resource estimates developed by AWS Truepower, LLC for windNavigator.
Spacial resolution of wind resource data: 2.5 km. Project: UTM Zone 14 WGS84.
VIRTUAL STORAGE
Virtual storage refers to a system that ex- diversity between the output of their re- located electrically behind the storage
hibits the characteristics of storage, but newable resources (both dispatchable and compared to available outlet transmission
does not entail physical storage. Energy non-dispatchable), and the timing of their capacity. Then, when the renewable output
swaps between California and Upper Mid- respective customers’ needs for is more than the outlet transmission ca-
west States would be virtual storage. From electricity. pacity can handle, you store the excess and
California’s perspective, they would export release it later when the renewables are
energy to other states via the HVDC system PHYSICAL STORAGE producing less, or when the transmission
during renewable overproduction time With regard to physical storage, we are constraint is otherwise relieved.
periods in California. Later, California all now accustomed to the ongoing dis- Schulte Associates LLC has recently
would receive renewable energy back from cussion and potential of battery storage. performed feasibility studies for large-scale
those states to complete the swap. To The Tesla Powerwall 2 for example, offer- (1200 MW or more, 48 hours of storage)
California, it looks like storage is happen- ing residential battery storage applications compressed air energy storage (CAES) in-
ing somewhere else. When in reality, the of 14 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of storage stallations. Such a CAES installation at
other States may in fact be consuming can be installed for a capital installed cost Delta Utah, a world-class CAES site can-
California’s renewable overproduction, of about $540 per kWh of storage. And didate, could be combined with Wyoming
and then returning their own surplus re- battery costs are projected to continue to wind and HVDC transmission to replace
newable energy to California. decline. the existing 1900 MW coal-fired Inter-
This virtual storage approach is not For Power from the Prairie purposes, mountain Power Project at Delta. Such
unique to Power from the Prairie. Min- larger scale and storage duration are re- CAES would have a capital cost of only
nesota Power recently enacted a similar quired. Grid-level storage offers particular about $40 per kWh stored. And if you are
scheme to send surplus North Dakota advantages because, if sited correctly, it can storing wind energy that is subject to ex-
wind energy northward to Manitoba. be used as a transmission asset, enabling tended lulls, 48 hours of storage at full
Manitoba later returns hydro-based re- twice the amount of renewable energy to output is a lot better than the eight to ten
newable energy to Minnesota Power when be sent down limited transmission capacity hours typically assumed for stationery
Minnesota Power needs it. And the ex- compared to renewables integration with batteries.
change does not necessarily involve phys- just conventional, gas-fired generation Schulte Associates LLC has also been
ical storage. Instead, in this innovative alone. Simply, you intentionally “su- involved in feasibility studies for the Greg-
way the parties take advantage of the time per-size” the capacity of renewable energy ory County pumped hydro storage project

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 combined with renewables in Central increased the RPS to 60% by 2030, with is non-dispatchable means California
South Dakota. At 1200 MW or more and an intent to achieve 100% clean energy will be over-generating on all other sunny
26 hours of storage, this site is located by 2045. This measure did not pass this days during the year. Particularly in the
directly on the route of the Power from year, but is sure to arise again in the next spring, fall and winter, when electric loads
the Prairie line. legislative session. are lower. The state is already experienc-
Such physical storage could offer addi- What does such a high RPS mean in ing periods when market prices go neg-
tional cost and reliability benefits than terms of what practically needs to be ative (that is, there is more generation
just the virtual storage benefits of the done? Let’s do the math. California elec- than the market needs, and producers
HVDC line itself. tric customers have an average annual need to pay to generate; not get paid for
load factor of about 55%. Renewable
THE CALIFORNIA energy resources located in California
CONUNDRUM (wind and solar) typically have an average “A 50% RPS
The State of California along with Hawaii
lead the nation in plans for renewable
annual capacity factor of about 25%. And
California so far indicates a preference
based on annual
energy development. California law (Sen- for having its renewable resources located energy means
ate Bill 350) specifies a statewide Renew- in-state. California will need
able Portfolio Standard (RPS) of 50% of A 50% RPS based on annual energy
total retail electric energy sales by the year means California will need to install re- to install renewable
2030. That means, under penalty of law, newable production capacity meeting or production
California electric utilities must provide exceeding its annual peak electric demand
50% of their total retail electric sales from by 2030. That’s the highest electric de-
capacity meeting
renewable sources by 2030. mand that happens on the hottest day of or exceeding its
Recently, an even more aggressive bill, the year. That’s fine. But having that annual peak electric
SB 100, was introduced that would have much installed production capacity that
demand by 2030.”
Power from the Prairie Concept 4
it. And the 50% RPS level (much less the
Bi-Directional Renewables to Load higher RPS levels being contemplated)
is still many years in the future.
This California renewables over-pro-
duction during the day needs to find a
Power from the Prairie market. Conversely, California needs
renewable resources to serve its loads
TransWest Express, Rock Island
Zephyr & STS when the sun is not shining there.

Grain Belt Express MAKING RENEWABLES

Western Spirit DISTRIBUTION
BI-DIRECTIONAL
To-date, all of the proposed HVDC trans-
mission developments designed to move
Plain & Eastern wind energy from the Midwest to load
Centennial West
centers have been designed to be one-way,
unidirectional. Either from the Midwest
to the East, or from the Midwest to the
> 10.5
Wind 10.0 Existing AC Existing DC West. In contrast, in addition to enabling
speed 9.0
Transmission Transmission renewable energy from the Upper Midwest,
m/s
8.0 345-499 kV 345-499 kV Power from the Prairie exhibits an inter-
7.0 500-699 kV 500-699 kV esting feature for possible use elsewhere:
6.0 700-799 kV 700-799 kV bi-directional renewables distribution (See
5.0 Figure 4). Renewable energy can travel on
800-1000 kV 800-1000 kV
4.0 Power from the Prairie and its neighboring
< 4.0
HVDC lines from the Midwest to the East
Source: Wind resource estimates developed by AWS Truepower, LLC for windNavigator.
or West. Or conversely, from California
Spacial resolution of wind resource data: 2.5 km. Project: UTM Zone 14 WGS84. and the Southwest in general to the East.

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 RENEWABLES
Ages of Upper Midwest Coal-Fired 5
Generation Facilities in 2017
The challenge of future renewables
over-generation from California is prob-
Coal Creek
ably larger than Power from the Prairie Colstrip 1,100 MW, 37 years
alone can resolve. Perhaps the other 2,094 MW, 33-41 years
proposed HVDC transmission develop-
Leland Olds
ments should be made bi-directional as 669 MW, 42-51 years
well, by connecting them in the middle
Antelope Valley
of the country like Power from the Prairie
900 MW, 32 years
envisions for the Northern Prairie? Wyodak
400 MW, 39 years
Gregory County Big Stone
THE CONCEPT 474 MW, 42 years
DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Neal North
As an initial step in such a regional ap- 550 MW, 42 years
proach, the Power from the Prairie team
plans a Concept Development Study
(CDS). The goal of the CDS is to develop Laramie River
1,710 MW, 34-36 years Neal South
initial definition, data and quantified 640 MW, 38 years
benefits of a Power from the Prairie de- Gerald Gentleman
velopment to enable the study partici- 1,365 MW, 35-38 years
pants to determine if pursing such a
development is in their customers’ and
stakeholders’ best interest.
The CDS sponsors include multiple consider how automated the HVDC line would be incrementally beneficial in ad-
regional utilities and others interested in operation can be, and how renewable dition to the benefits of the HVDC trans-
whether such a development would benefit and other facilities would request inter- mission alone. It will also determine the
their customers and stakeholders. The CDS connection to it. It will also consider the reliability and economic improvements
will be performed from their perspective. types of cyber security provisions that that may be possible through diversity
It will also quantify the value of the pro- need to be included in project design. between utility customer loads and avail-
posed HVDC projects to West and East by able renewable resources across the region,
themselves, and the market opportunities TASK 3: ORGANIZATION AND POL- and in conjunction with the large markets
for Power from the Prairie to the West and ICY. This Task will define organizational of the Midwest and West.
East. The study, to be performed in mid- options useful for creating a diverse “DC PftP would represent new inter-region-
2018 as a follow-on to the NRES Seams Federation” of participants for implement- al infrastructure in the form of an electric
Study, will entail four Tasks: ing such a project. It will also identify fed- transmission “superhighway” for cost-ef-
eral/state/local regulatory, policy and tariff fective renewable energy, with on-ramps
TASK 1: RESOURCE MODELING issues and develop a repeatable roadmap for some of the richest renewable energy
AND BENEFITS. This Task will include for addressing them when planning and resources in the nation. Such resources
modeling of the U.S. electric system from developing similar projects elsewhere. do not appear in traditional power supply
the Western Interconnection to the East- system studies that tend to only focus
ern Interconnection, including the West- TASK 4: CDS MANAGEMENT, CO- either on the needs of individual utility
ern Electricity Coordinating Council ORDINATION AND REPORT WRITING. systems, or individual independent trans-
(WECC), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), This Task will ensure the CDS delivers mission owners, depending on who the
Midcontinent Independent System Op- quality and actionable products project sponsors are.
erator (MISO), and PJM Interconnection on-schedule. In contrast, the PftP CDS will be done
(PJM); both with and without the Power The PftP team plans to complete the as an independent and objective due-dil-
from the Prairie development. CDS by late 2018. igence determination of who would ben-
efit from such a project, and how much.
TASK 2: TECHNOLOGY AND OP- GRID-LEVEL STORAGE TO It would not require development of a
ERATIONS. This Task will define appli- ALSO BE CONSIDERED cogent, coordinated federal energy policy
cable HVDC technology options and The CDS will also determine the economic in advance.
market structures for operating such an and operational benefits of grid-level stor- Instead and more simply, let the project
inter-regional HVDC line. It will consider age that could be provided with pumped participants (utilities, individual states,
how such a line would operate in relation hydro or compressed air energy storage and others) self-identify themselves in
to regional and RTO/ISO markets. It will (CAES) opportunities, and whether they their own respective best interests as a
federation of the willing.

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Mid-Sized
New Generation:
Reciprocating
Internal Combustion
Engines or
Combustion
Turbine?
BY MELANIE J. SCHMEIDA, P.E.
it is sufficient to say new natural gas-fired electricity generation
is attractive for an owner in the Midwest, and evaluation of their
needs indicates approximately 50-MW electric generating ca-
pacity is the appropriate size. Additionally, the purpose of the
facility is electric generation only; no thermal energy in the form
For any new natural gas-fired power
generation project, a developer or owner Estimated EPC Costs 1
must wrestle with the question “what is
the right technology?”. For very small Published Estimated RICE and CT EPC Costs
projects, the answer often defaults to 1800
reciprocating engines. For very large RICE
projects, it is combustion turbines in a 1600 CT
combined cycle configuration. But for the 1400
facilities in between, the right answer is
1200
not always so clear.
$/kWt

This article compares reciprocating en- 1000

gines to simple cycle combustion turbines
800
for a nominal 50 MW gas-fired plant in
the Midwest, connected to the electric grid. 600
It evaluates capital costs, operating costs,
400
reliability, operational flexibility, system
responsiveness to dispatch requirements, 200
and site considerations. 0

BACKGROUND
Inexpensive shale gas has resulted in an increased interest in of steam or hot water is being considered.
natural gas-fired power generation in many parts of the nation. For all generating facilities, the best-fit technology needs to
The profusion of this new generation, its implications on the be evaluated carefully. Developers and owners are making large
utility and distributed generation markets, and project viability investments, and need to consider many factors to ensure ap-
are topics of many publications. For the purposes of this paper, propriate returns on that investment. However, conventional

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 Author:
Melanie Schmeida is Client Service Lead-
er at Louis Perry Group, a CDM Smith
Company.

wisdom would dictate that a “small” nat- and $800/kW for CT. The sample selected
ural gas-fired generating facility is best was based on installations in the 20-
served by reciprocating internal combus- 100MW size range, where such delineation
tion engines (RICE), as it would be ex- was possible, and data points that
pected to operate intermittently, and that appeared to be outliers were discounted.
a “large” generating facility is best served Similarly, typical O&M costs were eval-
“Conventional
by a combined cycle system(s) as it would uated for the two technologies. Fuel costs, wisdom would
be expected to operate nearly continu- which represent the largest portion of dictate that a ‘small’
ously. But what about this 50-MW facility, overall operating costs, were excluded, as
which is “mid-sized”? What is the appro- differences in those costs can be account- gas-fired facility
priate technology for this installation? ed for in the differing efficiencies of the is best served by
When this study was first contemplat- equipment. Apples-to-apples data com-
ed, the primary technology options were parison for these costs proved more dif-
reciprocating internal
intended to be RICE, a simple cycle com- ficult, since the data can be represented combustion engines,
bustion turbine (CT), and a combined
cycle system. However, we quickly deter-
in a variety of ways.
The non-fuel O&M costs in Figure 2
as it would be
mined that the combined cycle arrange- address both fixed and variable costs for expected to operate
ment was not going to be cost effective. a typical installation. For the most com- intermittently.”
It is conceivable that a combined cycle parable data, over the expected unit life,
plant might be the right choice for a mid- the average annual O&M cost for RICE
sized facility if the thermal energy can be was approximately $0.016/kWh and
used and/or the facility will run contin- $0.007/kWh for CT.
uously, but with our premise that the
thermal energy has no value beyond ad-
ditional electric generating capacity, the Estimated O&M Costs 2
payback for the additional capital expense
Published estimated RICE and CT non-fuel O&M costs
was not reasonable. Therefore, this article
focuses on a comparison between RICE 0.030
RICE
and simple cycle CT for this application,
CT
contemplating the major questions of: 0.025
• How much should it cost?
• How will it be used? 0.020
• Where will it be located?
$/kWt

• How much will it actually cost? 0.015

It is also worth noting that, while this
study utilizes a specific example site, the
0.010
items evaluated can be applied to any
project.
0.005

HOW MUCH
SHOULD IT COST? 0.000
As a starting point in the evaluation, typ-
ical engineering, procurement, and con-
struction (EPC) costs for the technologies Operating and maintenance costs for
were evaluated to establish viability. RICE include maintenance labor, engine
Property costs were excluded, as the site parts and materials such as oil filters, air
was already owned, as were permitting filters, spark plugs, gaskets, valves, piston
and other owner costs since those would rings, and electronic components, and
be similar regardless of the technology consumables. The recommended service
selected. includes inspections/adjustments and
Based on a sampling of published cost periodic replacement of engine oil and
information, average EPC costs for RICE filters, coolant, and spark plugs every 500
technology is approximately $1100/kW, to 2,000 hours. A top-end overhaul is

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recommended between 8,000 and 30,000

operating hours, which includes a cylin- Basic Technical Comparison Table 1
der head and turbocharger rebuild, and
RICE CT
a major overhaul is performed after
30,000 to 72,000 operating hours, which Heat Rate (Btu/kWh) 7400-8200 8100-9200
involves piston/liner replacement, crank- Max Efficiency (%)
shaft inspection, bearings, and seals. Full Load 48-50 40-43
For CTs, the maintenance requirements
are less than RICE, and include labor for
50% Load 48-50 30-33
routine inspections and procedures, and Footprint (ft2/kw) 0.28-0.38 0.02-0.08
major overhauls. Generally, routine in- Time to Full Load (min) 5 15
spections are required every 4,000 oper-
Ramp Rate (%/min) 100-130 20-50
ating hours to ensure that the turbine
vibration is within tolerance. A gas turbine Turndown (singe unit) 25% 30%
overhaul is needed every 50,000 to 60,000 CHP Applications Hot Water/Steam Steam
operating hours, which includes a com- Dual Fuel / Fuel Range Low BTU Low and High BTU
plete inspection and rebuild of compo-
nents to restore the gas turbine to nearly Source:
original performance. Note that operating some of the key differing technical fea- hours, dramatically increasing mainte-
hours for CTs are not directly comparable tures are shown in Table 1 below. nance costs.
to RICE operating hours, as virtual hours RICE heat rates are lower and efficien- Based on these characteristics, either
are added to CTs for starts/stops and ex- cies higher than CT, which results in lower RICE or CT appears to be the better fit for
cessive load changes. fuel costs for the same output. Since fuel certain operational scenarios. When the
As shown, typical installed and non-fu- is the single largest operating expense for hours of operation and load range are
el O&M costs are lower for CTs than RICE. a generating facility, this is an important closer to intermediate load than to a
The potential advantage of a RICE facility factor. Additionally, RICE efficiency re- high-cycling type of operation, the lower
comes into play when operating charac- mains steady throughout the load range, capital and O&M costs for the CT typically
teristics and usage considerations are whereas CT efficiency decreases at reduced result in a higher return on investment,
evaluated. Since maintenance costs for loads. The load range is broader for RICE despite the lower efficiency. When the
RICE installations do not increase with than CT, both for a single unit, as well as load profile is more volatile, the lower
cycling and multiple starts and stops of for the total facility due to multiple small- fuel and O&M costs for the RICE typically
the equipment, effective O&M costs begin er machines instead of one larger results in a higher return on investment,
to levelize between the technologies when machine. despite the higher installed cost.
employed in facilities that will experience Reciprocating engines are also able to PEAKING GENERATION
this type of operation. start-up and reach full load capacity more For peaking applications, both RICE and
quickly, and can withstand dramatic CT can be viable options. Most of the
HOW WILL IT BE USED? changes in load and many starts and stops literature advocates RICE for its fast start
As engineers, we often seek an opti- with minimal impacts to the equipment capabilities and broader load range as a
mized solution, a “best fit”. With this and maintenance cycles. The ramp rate, better match to changing grid needs. Re-
mindset, the intended purpose of the both up and down, is substantially higher ciprocating engine facilities can reach full
generating facility can often drive the for RICE than for CT. Although CTs can load within 3-5 minutes, and depending
technology selection, since the technical be cycled, excessive load changes and on the number of units, can operate from
characteristics of the equipment inher- starts and stops effectively adds operating 10-100% of total plant load, or even lower.
ently lend themselves to different appli-
cations. However, careful consideration Operating Characteristics – Best Fit Table 2
is still needed, and final selections are, of
course, still rooted in economics. RICE CT
These technologies can be used for a Load Profile Peaking to Intermediate Intermediate to Base
variety of purposes in generating facilities, Starts/Stops Many Few
such as peaking generation, frequency
stabilization and renewable generation Capacity Factor Low High
support, to address reliability and resil- Hours of Operation Low High
iency concerns, and for capacity sales. As Operating Range Low Load Mid Load
part of the comparison for these uses,
Source:

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 As stated above, they do not decrease in time. Other factors that can lead to grid
efficiency at reduced load operation, and instability include fast variations in con-
can withstand many load changes and sumption, errors in forecasting, and un-
starts and stops without penalizing main- expected disturbances in capacity or loads.
tenance costs. As a RICE facility can ramp quickly, it is
When evaluating the cost implications the rational choice if this is the goal of
“For CTs, the of these attributes (reduced fuel and main- the facility.
maintenance tenance costs), RICE may very well be RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCY
requirements are superior. However, CTs can still be an Recent natural and man-made disasters
attractive option for peaking applications have placed reliability and resiliency of
less than RICE, and depending on the specific conditions. For our electric power supply at the forefront
include labor for example, many regional organizations of national discussion. Both RICE and
have excellent peak prediction tools. This CT facilities are highly reliable, with up
routine inspections information allows operators to make to 98% availability with proper mainte-
and procedures, and informed decisions regarding start-up and nance; this equipment can be counted on
major overhauls.” run time for their CT plants, reducing
concerns about response time and cycling
to operate when called upon. However,
RICE does have some advantages in this
operation, as they can choose to respond area. For our 50-MW plant, a single CT
only to longer duration peaks. would be employed, as that would be the
most economical installation. Since there
Example Site for New Generation Installation 3 is only a single unit, versus multiple RICE,
the RICE installation has inherent redun-
dancy that the CT could not match. In
the event one engine was out of service,
the remainder could still produce power.
In the unlikely event emergency power
was required during a turbine rebuild/
replacement, there would be no option
for generation. Additionally, RICE facil-
ities can be used for black-start support,
as they can be started without auxiliary
power. Combustion turbines require aux-
iliary power to start system
components.
CAPACITY SALES
Some facilities exist for electricity sales to
wholesale capacity markets. In this case,
either technology is well-suited for the
application. Both technologies are com-
pletely dispatchable, so they can be uti-
lized when the price of electricity is ad-
FREQUENCY STABILIZATION AND vantageous for them to do so or when
RENEWABLE SUPPORT called upon by a grid operator. However,
Different from peaking applications, the some operators attempt to capture very
use of generating facilities for frequency short-term price spikes, in which case
stabilization requires fast response. This RICE may have an advantage due to its
is most often needed to support the grid faster response time.
as a result of the increased use of renew-
able generation, due to the non-synchro- WHERE WILL
nous generation of wind and solar power. IT BE LOCATED?
Wind and solar may account for 20% of Every site is unique, and specific site at-
installed power capacity by 2035, but only tributes can have a major impact on the
contributes about 2% of firm capacity that financial viability of a project in general,
can be relied on to generate at any given and on the selection of the appropriate

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technology. In many cases, these will

override the well-established rules dis- Example Site CT Footprint 4
cussed above.
FOOTPRINT
As illustrated in Table 1, CT systems utilize
approximately one-third to one-quarter
of the area needed for equivalent RICE
generation. Additionally, CTs are rela-
tively lighter weight and do not require
substantial support foundations, resulting
in less site work overall. This difference
in footprint is accounted for in the instal-
lation cost of the project, including the
typical EPC costs referenced in this paper.
However, beyond the common installa-
tion costs, this difference in footprint can
result in additional costs to the project.
For a brownfield site, this may mean ad-
ditional demolition or remediation ser-
vices are required. Or for a landlocked
area, the expense to purchase additional
land could make selection of RICE pro-
hibitively expensive.
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Reciprocating engine performance is im- Example Site RICE Footprint Options 5
pacted very little by changes to the in-
coming air conditions, therefore air pres-
sure reductions at high altitude (up to
3,000-ft above sea level or more) and
large ambient temperature ranges (up to
100 °F) do not significantly affect oper-
ations. Conversely, CT performance may
degrade as much as 10-15% from ISO
conditions for the same range due to in-
coming air properties. High altitude in-
stallations need to adjust heat rate/effi-
ciencies in their performance model to
properly represent the expected output.
To combat the degraded performance for
CT at high air temperatures, an inlet air
cooler is often installed. This results in
improved efficiency of the CT, but requires
additional capital expenditure, and op- and therefore will need to install gas com-
erating expense in the form of water usage. pressors for a CT installation. These com-
Either technology can be effectively uti- pressors are noteworthy pieces of equip-
lized, but RICE has the advantage of main- ment in their own right, with significant
taining base performance. capital and O&M expenditures
NATURAL GAS PRESSURE required.
Combustion turbines require much high- NOISE
er inlet gas pressure than RICE, 300-600 Both technologies will generate far-field
psig vs 75-150 psig. If the site has access noise when in operation, so proximity to
to a high pressure natural gas line, this receptors will be a concern regardless of
may not be of much concern. However, selection. Typically, specifically engi-
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 will be sufficient; however, RICE tend to UNIQUE SITE CONSIDERATIONS O&M expenses. This alone leaves either
generate higher frequency noise that is The list of potential site considerations is RICE or CT squarely in contention.
more difficult to control than the lower nearly inexhaustible. There are many HOW WILL IT BE USED?
frequencies produced by CTs. If the site unique features to any location that could Like most installations, the facility is in-
is in an area with sensitive receptors, ad- impact cost and/or technology selection. tended to address many needs. Its primary
ditional sound mitigation measures may In many cases, the outcome will be the purpose is peak shaving, where the owner
be required, resulting in increased capital same regardless of the technology selected, feels they can save their customers money
costs for the RICE. but consideration is still warranted. Some by avoiding utility peak rates. It is also
EMISSIONS items to evaluate include: viewed as a resiliency addition, as many
Both technologies are efficient combustors • Does the site share utilities with other customers in the area are served by a single
and have low resulting emissions, and facilities? What is the impact of install- utility feed; if the primary line goes out
both can be outfitted with selective cata- ing new generation capacity on these this generation can serve as back-up for
lytic reduction (SCR) systems for NOx utilities. For example, will the natural those users. Also, if electricity prices in-
and CO control. This is an area where the gas consumption restrict capacity or crease in future PJM capacity auctions,
fast start and response time of RICE can impact pressure for the other users? this operator may choose to sell into the
be a detriment, as the emissions control Will a substation connection or up- open market and take further advantage
equipment does not respond as quickly. grade impact operations? of their investment. Again, this blend of
During start-up or fast ramping, emissions • For a re-development site, are there needs leaves RICE and CT both as viable
levels may fluctuate, causing temporary opportunities to re-use existing infra- options, although many would argue that
spikes. Average emissions limits are not structure, such as electrical distribution RICE would be the better option for a
likely to be a concern in most parts of the equipment, water or compressed air peaking application as well as for
U.S., however, permits need to be reviewed systems, buildings, etc. to reduce capital redundancy.
carefully for instantaneous or peak allow- costs? WHERE WILL IT BE LOCATED?
able emissions levels. Restrictions on • Is there the potential for unknown The site is an existing electric generating
instantaneous levels may restrict opera- subsurface conditions, contaminated facility that has been decommissioned,
tional flexibility, resulting in loss of func- soil, hazardous materials, or other sim- but the building and some equipment
tion that impacts the project pro forma. ilar brownfield issues? In cases like remains. Figure 3 below shows an edited
WATER AVAILABILITY these, the smaller footprint of the CT aerial view of the example site.
As noted above, for high ambient tem- could result in significant savings over Some of the typical site considerations
perature installations, CTs will often be the RICE. discussed above do not heavily influence
outfitted with an inlet air cooler, which • Air permit considerations were noted the technology selection for this site. The
will require high purity water. Some CT above, but are there other permitting location is in the Midwest, so altitude or
models also require water injection for concerns that could impact the instal- extreme ambient temperature effects are
cooling and emissions controls. If water lation? Siting and connection permits generally negligible. There is an existing
scarcity, or the cost of demineralized water, can be just as challenging as air gas line to the property at approximately
is a concern at a site, the resulting oper- permits. 150-psig operating pressure. Therefore,
ating costs may favor RICE. Reciprocating • Does the owner or community have a gas compressor will be required for CT,
engines require an external cooling circuit, aesthetic concerns or preferences to which will be accounted for in the EPC
but typically utilize a closed-loop system incorporate? and O&M cost estimates; the owner has
with minimal make-up water needs. • Does the installation need to consider no concern with installing or operating
FUTURE EXPANSION future development in the area? the compressors. Water is available, and
Both CT and RICE equipment can be sup- in fact an existing demineralized water
plied as modular units, which can reduce EXAMPLE FACILITY system is still functional. There are no
installation costs by shifting labor from How do the criteria above play out for our specific permitting concerns for either
the field to the shop. Additional units 50-MW example facility in the technology. Again, clear drivers towards
can be added on site as a path to expand Midwest? one technology or the other have not pre-
generation capacity in the future. Due to HOW MUCH SHOULD IT COST? sented themselves, although the added
the smaller size of the RICE units, it is far As noted in the background, new natural expense of the gas compression may
more practical to incrementally expand gas-fired electricity generation is attractive slightly favor RICE.
capacity by adding one engine at a time for an owner, who intends to generate At this point, the paths start to diverge.
than it is for CT. If incremental expansion electricity only; no thermal energy use is The site is large, and has ample clear space.
is a possibility for a facility, RICE will being considered. The rough pro forma As shown in Figures 4 and 5 below, it
permit that expansion, whereas additional indicated a breakeven EPC cost of $1100/ appears that the footprint for CT or RICE
CTs will result in major step changes. kW, dependent on the actual estimated can be accommodated.

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What’s not clear upon first glance are $1100/kW for CT. Non-fuel O&M costs
the unique site considerations. As seen varied from $0.007/kWh to $0.025/kWh
in Figure 3, there are currently residences for RICE and $0.004/kWh to $0.015/kWh
across the street from this facility, and for CT. Based on the factors presented
there are plans to modify the same area here regarding facility use and location,
as a recreational/entertainment district in the reader can gain appreciation for why
the future. Therefore, the community has that variation exists.
“For a mid-sized
strong preferences to maintain the vintage For our example project, the system’s generating facility,
appearance of the old boiler house, and essential purpose and expected usage about 50 MW,
keep any new equipment out of view from would tend to favor RICE. In a vacuum,
the road. They are also dictating noise that’s likely what the owner would choose either RICE or CT
restrictions at the road. These restrictions to deploy. But footprint, noise, future technology, can
rule out the RICE A arrangement without expansion, and other unique site consid-
erecting a barrier wall or upgraded build- erations favor CT. Fortunately, the finan-
be the right choice
ing walls to create an aesthetically pleasing cial implications of those site factors could depending on the
façade and provide additional sound
attenuation.
be evaluated to select the technology best
suited for the project overall.
specific attributes of
This is an old site, that has had equip- The EPC cost for the CT installation is the project.”
ment added and removed over its lifetime. approximately $850/kW and the cost for
The potential to encounter unknown the RICE installation is approximately
subsurface utilities and structures is high, $1250/kW. In this case, the financial mod-
so a smaller footprint presents less risk. els showed that CT was the preferred
Specifically, regarding the RICE B arrange- choice. Over the lifecycle of the facility,
ment, in the half of the clear area near the the additional capital associated with site
neighboring building, there are ground- modifications for the RICE installation
water remediation and monitoring wells was costlier than the lower efficiency and
for a nearby site. Obtaining approval and O&M penalties associated with less than
relocating these wells to accommodate ideal operation of the CT.
the RICE B arrangement would be a costly The owner evaluated changing the
endeavor. plant size to see if the financial model
In addition to the demineralized water would favor RICE at another output. As
system already mentioned, the existing the facility decreased in size, the differen-
stack shown is in good condition for re- tial did close. However, concerns then
use, as is the compressed air system, and arose regarding the ability to meet peak
some electrical distribution gear. The load requirements. As the facility in-
differentiator is the stack; the single CT creased in size up to approximately
could possibly utilize the stack, whereas 100MW, the preferred technology re-
multiple RICE cannot. mained CT.
The owners of the proposed generation
facility also prefer to leave space for addi- CONCLUSION
tional capacity. There is space for another For a mid-sized generating facility, approx-
CT unit, but increasing the size of the RICE imately 50-MW, either RICE or CT technol-
facility would only exacerbate the aesthetic, ogy can be the “right” choice depending
noise, and subsurface situations. on the specific attributes of the project.
Conventional wisdom exists for a reason,
HOW MUCH WILL and often points to the best fit solution.
IT ACTUALLY COST? However, like our example facility, care
Typical EPC and O&M costs were present- needs to be taken to account for many
ed at the beginning of this paper. While competing factors before making a final
average numbers are good to use for selection, some of which have been dis-
screening purposes, as shown in Figures cussed in this paper, and others that may
1 and 2, the actual figures can vary widely. be completely unique to an owner/devel-
EPC costs for RICE varied from $700/kW oper or to a specific site. With proper dil-
to $1700/kW, and from $400/kW to igence, the proper selection emerges.

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ICS
Cybersecurity
and the Devil’s
Rope
production-centric approach to industrial control
system (ICS) cybersecurity. This has left the systems
responsible for plant safety and production vulnerable
to malicious attacks or unintended incidents.
Securing ICS is certainly a challenge, as the end-
BY DAVID ZAHN AND SCOTT HOLLIS points that matter most are highly complex and pro-
Near the end of the 19th century, the “Dev- prietary. Unfortunately, power generation facilities
il’s Rope,” or barbed wire, divided the West don’t often have an accurate, comprehensive inventory
protecting the assets of farmers from ranch- of all their systems. Also, despite the existence of
ers who wanted to maintain their tradi- known vulnerabilities within ICS assets that exist on
tional way of life – an open range upon process control networks (PCNs), industrial compa-
which their cattle could graze unfettered. nies today still struggle with vulnerability identification
Outlaw groups were recruited to cut fences and management.
and reestablish open access to land and How can you secure what you cannot see? And
public water sources. This did not sit well further, how can you know when a vulnerability on
with farmers, who turned to lawmen for an ICS puts safety and production at risk?
help. This conflict grew and eventually This article examines how the Devil’s Rope of today
became known as the great Fence Cutter has left our power industry vulnerable. It also
War. discusses current ICS vulnerability manage-
Fast forward to the present time. We’ve ment challenges, as well as how to
erected an array of perimeter-based pro-
tection to safeguard not farmland, but
industrial cyber assets. However, a new
CVE Vulnerabilities by Year 1
breed of fence cutters - nation state threat January 1, 2010 – September 30, 2017
actors and malicious insiders - have suc-
cessfully breached our best defenses, put- 11,100
ting safety, reliability, and ultimately prof-
itability of our nations critical infrastructure
at risk. 7946
Why have our best efforts to secure pow- 6480 6447
er plants fallen short? The answer is 5297 5191
that we’ve taken an IT-centric 4562 4155
versus a

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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 Author
David Zahn is chief marketing officer and
general manager of the Cybersecurity
Business Unit at PAS Global, LLC. Scott
Hollis is director of Product Management
at PAS Global.

address them by taking a more production-centric approach to in the first of half of 2017 (Threat Land-
managing vulnerabilities on Level 2, 1, and 0 ICS assets. scape for Industrial Automation Systems
in H1 2017).
ICS VULNERABILITY Attacks on power plants are garnering
MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES more public attention. Despite the growing
New research from SANS shows that ICS cybersecurity has become media hype around vulnerabilities in crit-
a significant concern. Sixty-seven percent of survey respondents ical infrastructure though, far too often ICS
reported that they consider the threat to ICS to be either high or vulnerabilities do not receive similar at-
severe/critical (SANS Securing Industrial Control Systems, 2017). tention, typically due to the following
This fear is born from successful attacks such as the Ukrainian reasons:
power grid attack in December 2015, the Industroyer/CrashOver- • Vulnerability exploits under-reported
ride malware attack one year later in December 2016, and a new • False sense of security
campaign of attacks targeting energy companies in the spring • More disclosures than capacity to
and summer of 2017 by a group called Dragonfly 2.0. Each investigate
showed the ability and will to shut down power.
ICS vulnerabilities present attackers with additional options VULNERABILITY EXPLOITS
to compromise grid operators. However, despite the existence of UNDER REPORTED
known vulnerabilities on systems within PCNs, industrial process Given that ICS assets in the power industry
and power companies are still struggling with ICS vulnerability are high consequence targets, they are at-
identification and remediation. tractive to threat actors. Yet, many ICS asset
owners pay insufficient attention to ICS
ICS VULNERABILITIES DON’T GET THE vulnerabilities even when exploits may
ATTENTION THEY DESERVE exist in the wild.
Automation systems are vital infrastructure for most industrial Disclosure is a tricky thing. While we
processes – especially power generation. As these systems become have some awareness of who has received
more advanced and connected, they become increasingly at- audit fines and certain attacks do make the
tractive targets. For example, a recent report from Kasper- public forum, it is unclear how well com-
sky Lab highlighted that almost 40 percent of mon- panies are preparing for the next attacks.
itored ICS assets faced an attack at some point We do know that there are intrinsic chal-
lenges to overcome if the battle is to be
won.
ICS–CERT Advisories by Year 2
January 1, 2010 – September 30, 2017 FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY
Most ICS asset owners rely on traditional
corporate IT practices and solutions, such
151
142 140 as network segmentation, firewalls, and
air gapping - the modern-day IT version of
the “Devil’s rope” - to deny threat actors
99
access to industrial assets. However, they
85
79
69 underestimate just how accessible and at
risk their assets actually are.
As little as 15 years ago, con-
17 trol systems were

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Production-Centric Endpoints 3

Level 5
20%
Internet DMZ Traditional IT-
Level 4 centric Endpoints
Enterprise LAN
Production-centric
Endpoints
Level 3
Operations DMZ

IT-Centric Endpoints
80%
SCADA
Level 2 Local Config. Station Data Collector
HMI for Level 3

Proprietary ICS Assets

DCS PLC PLC PLC SIS SIS Turbine Vibration

Level 1 Control Monitoring
Controller LAN

Level 0
Instrumentation

Production-Centric Endpoints

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stand-alone assets, unconnected to IT net- hidden ICS asset connections to the Inter- Traditionally, automation vendors were
works or the outside world. IT and ICS net serve as an open door into the heart reluctant to publish discovered vulnera-
networks were isolated from each other of industrial controls. Threat actors are bilities. Some feared that if they were overly
using different protocols to skilled at finding and exploiting these gaps transparent regarding vulnerabilities, other
communicate. in perimeter security in their quest to con- vendors would use this information against
However, the nature of control systems trol or damage systems in the power in- them. Many preferred to fix vulnerabilities
and their connections to IT systems and dustry maliciously. Even though network quietly as they worked on an updated ver-
the Internet has changed. While in the past, segmentation introduced by NERC CIP sion of the product, then asked their cus-
control systems were typically custom-built has offered modest protections and limited tomers to upgrade if a vulnerability was
air-gapped systems, today they are IP-ad- broad-based exposure, cybersecurity pro- publicly disclosed.
dressable and connected. ICS and IT sys- fessionals should not assume perimeter After Stuxnet made headlines in 2010,
tems increasingly connect and communi- security solutions alone can protect their however, it became clear that Level 1 and
cate, and more ICS are remotely accessible ICS assets. 0 ICS vulnerabilities could impact indus-
than ever before. trial facilities. The number of publicly
A 2016 report from Kaspersky Lab, In- MORE DISCLOSURES THAN disclosed vulnerabilities began to increase
dustrial Control Systems and Their Online CAPACITY TO INVESTIGATE greatly with ICS-CERT advisories for Level
Availability, illustrates this trend, as well Vulnerabilities are tracked in the NVD us- 1 and 0 ICS assets increasing sevenfold
as the vulnerability risk Internet exposure ing CVE identifiers. Since their launch in since 2010 (ICS-CERT Year in Review: In-
presents to ICS assets. The research showed 1999, the number of CVEs has grown dustrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency
220,558 ICS components could be ac- steadily. More than 51,268 CVEs were pub- Response Team 2016).
cessed from the Internet. Even more con- lished between January 2010 and Septem- Many of these vulnerabilities have likely
cerning, this same study found that 92% ber 30, 2017. 11,100 CVEs have been pub- been lurking for years, only coming to light
of these ICS assets had vulnerabilities. lished within the first nine months of 2017 now due to an increased awareness of ICS
As the report demonstrates, far too often alone - a new record. cybersecurity risk.

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 LIMITED VISIBILITY organizations do not have a clear view automation vendor security bulletins – all
INTO ICS VULNERABILITIES into all the different endpoints running of which contain information about vul-
AND RISKS in their facilities. When automation nerabilities that can pose risk to industrial
Given the sophistication and effectiveness system vendors publish vulnerability facilities.
of recent industrial compromises, identi- bulletins, managers do not easily know When a new ICS-CERT advisory or au-
fying and remediating known vulnerabil- which systems and versions they have. tomation vendor bulletin is published, OT
ities is one of the best ways to reduce power And even when they do know that they cybersecurity professionals send enter-
infrastructure risks. However, despite the have a system with a known vulnera- prise-wide emails asking asset owners to
existence of known vulnerabilities within bility running in the plant, theytypically determine if systems running in multiple
systems that exist on PCNs, industrial pro- cannot quickly tell if the vulnerability facilities across the enterprise are vulnera-
cess and power companies today still strug- still exists, or if it has been remediated. ble, and if so, to send back their remedia-
gle to identify ICS vulnerabilities and risks This means they do not know with any tion plans and timelines.
in a timely manner. degree of confidence whether the end- Asset owners within each plant must
When it comes to securing OT assets, point is secure, or if it is vulnerable to sift through spreadsheets and data collect-
most approaches have been IT-centric. This exploitation. ed in many different siloed proprietary
has led to limited success with focus on OT cybersecurity professionals in the automation vendor products to find an-
securing Level 2 endpoints, such as work- power industry must do a better job of swers. Figuring out what needs to be done
stations. This approach has also worked gathering and maintaining an evergreen to address a vulnerability and what the
for securing routers and switches on the inventory of all the assets in the plant and consequences of vulnerability remediation
PCN, as these types of devices can avail
themselves of the same types of security Continuous ICS Vulnerability Management 5
controls implemented on corporate IT
networks.
However, these Level 2 endpoints make
up only 20 percent of industrial Automated Vulnerability
endpoints. Assessment
The remaining 80 percent of indus-
trial endpoints are Level 1 and 0 pro-
Remediation and Mitigation
duction-centric endpoints including
Workflows
Distributed Control Systems (DCSs),
Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs), and turbine controls. They also Closed Loop Patch Vulnerability Dashboards
include smart field instrumentation and Management
and Trend Views
the sensors that directly connect to pro-
cess equipment.
Level 1 and 0 assets are invisible to
most cybersecurity professionals, as
most of the tools used for vulnerability assessing these assets against known vul- will be on production requires painful
assessment today were not built to sup- nerabilities. You simply cannot secure what research. In most facilities, there are simply
port the proprietary architectures and you cannot see. not enough staff in place to stay current
protocols used by ICS endpoints in with the rapidly evolving OT threat land-
multi-vendor process control environ- VULNERABILITY scape. Many asset owners in facilities lack
ments. Because Level 1 and 0 assets are INVESTIGATION IS MANUAL sufficient cybersecurity knowledge and
invisible or opaque, and because vul- AND RESEARCH-INTENSIVE expertise. Timely, accurate responses from
nerabilities on Level 2 endpoints are Compiling the vulnerability management busy asset owners are difficult.
more readily understood and accessible, data needed to remediate vulnerabilities OT cybersecurity professionals in the
organizations focus on Level 2 vulner- effectively in industrial facilities today is a power industry must have a more auto-
ability management. manual and extremely research-intensive mated, efficient way to assess their produc-
However, 80% of endpoints in in- process. tion-centric endpoints against the latest
dustrial environments are Level 1 and OT cybersecurity professionals must vulnerability advisories from Microsoft,
0 endpoints. These are the endpoints monitor many different vulnerability ICS-CERT, and the automation vendors.
that matter most in industrial sources, including (but not limited to) the When new vulnerabilities are published,
environments. NVD data feed, ICS-CERT alerts and advi- plant staff need to know applicability im-
At the end of the day, most sories, Microsoft security advisories, and mediately – not weeks, months, or years

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ICS-CERT Alerts 4

later. They need to understand the risk level

a specific vulnerability presents, and what
remediation actions they need to take to
prevent a threat actor from exploiting vul-
nerabilities and negatively impacting pow-
er generation or safety.

LIMITED VISIBILITY
INTO VULNERABILITY
REMEDIATION
EFFECTIVENESS
Obtaining timely, accurate information
on the state of vulnerability remediation
activities is difficult in most industrial
environments. There are a variety of dif-
ferent automation system brands and
models running in a plant – many times
30 or more. Vulnerability remediation
tracking and reporting processes still rely
on spreadsheets of manually entered in-
formation. Such data are error-prone and
quickly out of date. And even when ac-
curate, vulnerability management work-
flows cannot be triggered from data stored
in emails and spreadsheets. The state of
vulnerability management today means
the following is difficult:
• Creating an enterprise-wide view of OT patch and vulnerability management ca- and safety. Patches for OT systems must
vulnerabilities and remediation states pabilities for their IT-centric endpoints. be thoroughly tested by both the vendor
• Determining if a vulnerability has been However, far too many organizations still of the industrial control system and asset
remediated or mitigated by a compen- struggle to assess, implement, and validate owners or automation engineers prior to
sating control patches in plants. This puts ICS assets at implementation. Due to concerns over
• Determining how long vulnerability risk. uptime requirements, asset owners in
remediation activities take to Consistent, systematic patch manage- plants must plan and schedule ICS up-
complete ment is an essential requirement for a dates months in advance. Revalidation
• Identifying which facilities are proac- secure plant. It reduces the attack surface, may also be required as part of the update
tively meeting corporate policies regard- improves the overall security of OT sys- process.
ing vulnerability remediation on critical tems, and reduces vulnerability risk. How- The SANS Securing Industrial Control
assets, and which facilities are less pro- ever, according to the SANS Securing Systems, 2017 report strongly recom-
active or need additional assistance with Industrial Control Systems, 2017 report, mends “establishing a fully-staffed,
vulnerability remediation activities patching is a problem in most industrial closed-loop program to manage testing
OT cybersecurity professionals must environments. Only 46 percent of respon- and implementation of patches.” Imple-
have a better way to manage vulnerability dents regularly apply vendor-validated menting a closed-loop patch management
remediation activities and obtain visibil- patches. process provides the following benefits:
ity into vulnerability remediation states. Patch management is a significant chal- • Improves operational efficiency by co-
Without a continuous view into vulner- lenge, and a major burden, for plant staff. ordinating disparate patch management
ability remediation activities and states, OT systems are highly proprietary, com- ownership functions between IT and OT.
OT cybersecurity professionals run the plex systems, implemented with very • Improves visibility into the current state
risk of assuming their plants are more specific hardware configurations and of patch management activities across
secure than they actually are. operating system versions. Due to precise assets, facilities, and the business unit.
configuration specifications for automa- • Reduces risk by better protecting the
MANUAL, INCONSISTENT tion systems, software or configuration organization from headline-grabbing
PATCH MANAGEMENT changes can cause systems to malfunction safety incidents and production
Many organizations have well-established and negatively impact process reliability outages.

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ICS VULNERABILITY improvements to overall OT security in DASHBOARDS AND
MANAGEMENT industrial facilities in a cost-effective way. TREND VIEWS
Obtaining a complete view of the vulner- Industrial facilities that follow good Customizable vulnerability management
abilities that reside across the myriad of vulnerability management practices dashboards within Cyber Integrity give
proprietary automation vendor systems is prevent incidents by reducing the risk of asset owners, plant staff, OT and IT cyber-
daunting. However, failure to manage OT OT vulnerability exploitation. Reducing security professionals, and the executive
vulnerabilities effectively leaves industrial the attack surface not only reduces the leadership team visibility into the data
endpoints exposed, and can negatively risk of an unplanned outage, it also better they need to make informed vulnerability
impact production safety, reliability, and protects the organization from headline remediation and cyber risk management
profitability. grabbing safety incidents and production decisions. Vulnerability trend views dis-
PAS has used its more than two decades outages. play trends over time and can help answer
of expertise in the power and process in- Vulnerability remediation workflows the following types of questions:
dustries, in combination with its long in Cyber Integrity give a continuous view • How many critical vulnerabilities have
history of automation vendor platform into the state of vulnerabilities in the OT been identified this year compared to
independence, to deliver continuous ICS environment by enabling documentation, the number of vulnerabilities identified
cybersecurity vulnerability management inventory-matching, and reporting on during the same period last year?
for Level 2, 1, and 0 industrial systems. existing vulnerabilities, as well as visibility • How long does it take each plant or
PAS Cyber Integrity™ provides comprehen- into the risk associated with the unit to mitigate or remediate critical
sive ICS vulnerability vulnerability and the current state of vulnerabilities and reduce risk?
management for complex, multi-vendor vulnerability remediation. • Which facilities are consistently meet-
industrial power and process environ- Workflows are highly customizable to ing mandates to address ICS vulnera-
ments. Only Cyber Integrity gives the cen- meet the unique needs of an organization. bilities over time, and which are not?
tralized ICS vulnerability insight from a For example, personnel can define • Am I compliant with vulnerability
sole source of truth that OT cybersecurity vulnerability remediation workflows for management standards?
professionals need to protect critical in- mitigating a specific vulnerability across
dustrial infrastructure effectively. a group of assets, or to mitigate multiple SUMMARY
vulnerabilities across a single asset or There is no question that safety, reliability,
AUTOMATED group of assets. Personnel can also define and profitability within power and other
VULNERABILITY workflows for remediating vulnerabilities critical infrastructure facilities face a grow-
ASSESSMENT via patching or other methods, such as ing, worldwide threat from cyber attacks.
Cyber Integrity automates vulnerability implementing a compensating control Outlaws are bent on cutting power com-
assessment and identifies which ICS assets or performing a system upgrade. panies’ cyber versions of the Devil’s Rope.
may have vulnerabilities that put produc- Unfortunately, many ICS asset owners
tion systems at risk. Cybersecurity teams CLOSED LOOP PATCH lack an accurate understanding of their
can see all vulnerabilities across the entire MANAGEMENT true risk – particularly from industrial
enterprise, or filter to display vulnerabilities Organizations that implement control system vulnerabilities.
by plant, unit, area/zone, or individual Microsoft software patches on a prompt Exploitation of vulnerabilities in in-
asset. Results include the NVD Common basis reduce the risk of OT vulnerability dustrial networks can lead to significant
Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) risk exploitation. Cyber Integrity patch consequences. Level 1 and 0 ICS vulner-
rating for each vulnerability. assessment capabilities give a centralized, abilities exist in organizations today, but
Cyber Integrity also provides on-de- unified view into current Microsoft patch they are difficult to identify and remediate
mand vulnerability assessment queries that currency across all managed cyber assets. using current methods. This leads orga-
run against the Cyber Integrity inventory Cyber Integrity provides highly nizations to focus on Level 2 vulnerabil-
of managed assets for quick assessment of customizable patch management ities instead.
control system vulnerabilities and cyber workflows designed to document and However, Level 1 and 0 vulnerabilities
risk exposure. Results from on-demand ensure that all proper steps are followed are what matter most in industrial envi-
queries can be imported into other auto- during the various stages of the patching ronments as they have the greatest influ-
mation system vendor management con- process, including appropriate patch ence on production and safety. Automat-
soles that integrate with Cyber Integrity. evaluation, testing, implementation, and ing discovery and elimination of these
verification. vulnerabilities should be a top priority
REMEDIATION AND Summary views show which systems for ICS cybersecurity teams and one of
MITIGATION WORKFLOWS have patches applied, as well as which the best defenses in a fence cutter war with
A systematic approach to vulnerability systems still need patching. no end in sight.

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POWER-GEN INTERNATIONAL 2017

POWER-GEN
Keynote Session
Highlights
Efficiency
Gains
Through
Technology
BY ROBERT EVATT, ONLINE EDITOR, POWER ENGINEERING

Though the power industry continues to endure rapid change learning to its employees and by identifying ways to make
in technology, demand and regulation, the five keynote speakers clients in order to become operations more efficient.
at POWER-GEN International 2017 focused on making the most more agile and integrate both Moret said his company can
of a changing market through convergence and collaboration. IT and OT as they both contin- typically lower downtime by
Blake Moret, president and CEO of Rockwell Automation, ue to evolve. 50 percent and increase effi-
said the convergence of automation and industrial operations Automation isn’t an instant ciency by 25 percent.
requires strong hardware and software – but also people who process – companies must take “As we simplify these pro-
can understand them both. the time to identify their prob- cesses, we can find more ways
“One of the particular challenges that affects this industry lems, conduct studies, identify to be more productive,” he
and many others is the demand for skilled labor,” he said. results and find ways to scale said.
“People who want to do this type of work and people who are them across their entire fleet. Paul Browning, president
comfortable with interacting with industrial control Though the challenge may and CEO of Mitsubishi Hitachi
equipment.” seem daunting, industrial au- Power Systems Americas, came
As a result, Rockwell encourages the concept of lifelong tomation benefits companies to POWER-GEN with a surprise

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 tions provider.
Stefan Bird, president and CEO of Pacific Power In particular, PowerSecure
provides distributed genera-
tion, fuel cells, energy storage
and microgrids to better pro-
electricity from that plant is vide customers with on-site
less than the rail costs of coal solutions. Connally said that,
deliveries alone,” Browning on average, PowerSecure’s 800
said. employees in Florida main-
Most nations of the world tained 98 percent reliability
have signed up for ambitious during Hurricane Irma and its
carbon reduction goals via the aftermath. That provided
Paris Agreement, and carbon Southern Company with even
emissions from China have more data on how to help its
started to peak. However, customers.
Browning noted that the pow- “Florida was the epicenter
er industry has already lowered of our learning this year,” he
carbon dioxide emissions by said.
24 percent since 2005. Studies Stefan Bird, president and
indicate 40 percent of that was CEO of Pacific Power, said his
from renewables, 53 percent company has strongly em-
from a switch from coal to braced wind and solar power,
natural gas and the remainder and is in the process of re-
is from the natural gas fleet powering its entire existing
becoming more efficient. wind fleet to further take ad-
“This change was driven not vantage of renewable
by politics, but by markets and generation.
technology,” he said. However, that has present-
Even developing nations ed a problem, as wind and
have started to switch from solar power generation isn’t
purchasing the less-advanced constant. Wind generators can
offerings from MHPS to the go from zero generation to full
company’s more efficient capacity and back multiple
technologies. times per day.
Stan Connally, chairman, Though one popular solu-
president and CEO of Gulf tion is energy storage, Bird
Power, said Southern Compa- touted diversification as a way
ny, parent company of Gulf to keep power flowing even
Power, is now concentrating when certain resources are at
on finding more ways to fill in rest.
announcement – the company with an estimated drop of 12 the value chain for their “If you can put together a
has officially broken ground percent each year over the last customers. portfolio with uncorrelated
on the world’s first 65 percent decade. Natural gas now pro- “Our relationship with the assets, you have much lower
efficient combined-cycle pow- duces electricity at $41 per customer is changing,” he said. risk,” Bird said.
er plant that will be capable MWh. “The meter itself used to be a Part of that diversification
of fully autonomous opera- In some cases, the cost drop one-way device. Now it can comes from Pacific Power’s
tions. That 600 MW system has been even more extreme. provide information to the membership in the Western
should be ready by 2020. MHPS recently helped the customer behind it in ways we Energy Imbalance Market. Un-
Though the dramatic drop Grand River Dam Authority hadn’t imagined.” der this system, participants
in the cost of electricity from replace its coal-fired Unit 3 That’s motivated Southern import and export energy as
renewable sources has been with a gas-fired turbine that is to undertake acquisitions and needed on a minute-to-minute
well-documented, Browning the company’s first J-class tur- create Southern Company Gas, basis to keep power flow con-
said natural gas has experi- bine in North America. a distribution company, and stant. For example, California
enced a similar drop in cost, “The delivered cost of PowerSecure, an energy solu- exports surplus power during

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the day thanks to its strong intelligence company has run “Every incremental drop in technology leads vendors to
solar generation, while im- into the issue of software in- price of a solar cell, a battery manage the products they sup-
porting power at night from creasing much faster than the or any other device will end ply. With the power industry,
windier areas that are still devices they’re meant to opti- up doubling and tripling the data ownership could change
generating. mize. The power generation volume of these things,” he along with hourly changes in
Bird estimated Pacific Pow- industry is no different. said. power needs and production.
er alone has saved $250 mil- “At the end of the day, cus- That increased volume will However, Kennedy said that
lion in three years thanks to tomers want to lower the cost help explode the amount of future technology isn’t impos-
the arrangement. of power,” he said. “And it potential data points that can sible to predict, and his com-
But even coal can become takes very sophisticated sys- be measured. Though Kennedy pany and its clients don’t have
a flexible resource, as he said tems to do that.” said people tout that one tril- to wait for trends to emerge
Pacific Power has improved To give just one example, lion devices are waiting to before becoming prepared.
its equipment and controls to Kennedy said his company enter the cloud, that doesn’t “What becomes dominant
be able to ramp up and down sourced battery storage for the count the data already there sits in the market 30 years be-
more closely to changing pow- construction for its new head- and all kinds of sensors that fore that,” he said. It just hasn’t
er needs than the company quarters. At first, the battery haven’t been imagined yet. been perfected. Everything we
has been able to in the past. cost $500,000, but before the Additionally, all that data have to support exists today.
J. Patrick Kennedy, CEO at project was finished, that cost will have multiple ownership Now we have to find out what
OSIsoft, said his operational dropped to less than half that. rights, especially as increasing we have to support.”

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Sensors Flow Meters bearings, T-drains in both endshields for effective

S ilicon Designs, Inc.,a veteran-owned U.S. based

designer and manufacturer of highly rugged
MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules,
P rocess engineers responsible for on-site plant
biomass combined heat and power (CHP)
systems will find the rugged and reliable ST51 Series
drainage, drive-end bearing isolators with shaft
slingers, and fully gasketed conduit boxes (with
lead separators), they are IP56 rated and built
announced the availability of its Model 1525 Series, Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components to withstand the harsh environments of cooling
a family of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS International (FCI) provides continuously accurate towers.
capacitive accelerometers, offering industry-best- measurement of syngas fuel flow to the CHP engine. Designed for 10:1 VT or 20:1 CT operation
Biomass CHP process systems provide both heat with a variable frequency drive, motors have MAX
and power in one highly efficient process. Wood GUARD Class F insulation and are equipped with
chips are fed into AEGIS Bearing Protection Rings installed internally.
the system similar AEGIS Rings channel VFD-induced shaft currents
to a regular biomass away from motor bearings and safely to ground,
boiler, but instead of protecting bearings from electrical damage
feeding it oxygen to including EDM pitting, frosting, fluting, and
burn the wood chips, premature failure. Internal installation of the rings
in-class low-noise performance. Design of the they are heated in an protects them from the extreme temperatures and
Model 1525 Series incorporates Silicon Designs’ environment without moisture found in cooling tower applications and
own high-performance MEMS variable capacitive any oxygen to around other severe environments.
sense element, along with a ±4.0V differential 1300°F (700°C). Suitable for angle mounting, the motors are
analog output stage, internal temperature sensor In this environment available in models from 3-250 HP. They meet
and integral sense amplifier -- all housed within a instead of burning the or exceed NEMA Premium efficiencies; are UL
miniature, nitrogen damped, hermetically sealed, wood, the synthesis Recognized, CSA Certified, and F1/F2 capable;
surface mounted J-lead LCC-20 ceramic package gases are extracted and come with a 3-year warranty. They are ideal
(U.S. Export Classification ECCN 7A994).The 1525 from it. The syngases for use in cooling tower fans and blowers, pumps,
Series features low-power (+5 VDC, 5 mA) operation, are a mixed composition of N2, CO, CO2, H2, compressors, condensers, and evaporators, as well
excellent in-run bias stability, and zero cross-coupling. CH4 and trace O2. After extraction, the gas is run as a variety of severe-duty processing applications.
through cooling coils and ash filters to produce a
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connected to a generator to provide electricity.
Burners Portable Emissions Analyzer
Process engineers

F ives, a leader in combustion engineering

excellence for nearly 100 years, has just launched
its North American Tempest SE industrial burner, a
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T he new E8500 PLUS emissions analyzer is a
complete portable tool for EPA compliance level
emissions monitoring and testing. This model has
Cooling Tower Motors
direct fire, nozzle-mix burner with a new, compact
design that can improve temperature uniformity,
product quality and system efficiency in a variety M arathon Motors recently introduced a new
line of totally-enclosed air-over (TEAO)
cooling tower motors with BCP – Bearing Current
Protection using AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings.
These NEMA Premium Severe-Duty motors
feature BlueChip quality 100 percent cast iron
construction for rigidity and reduced vibration.
With internal and external epoxy paint, sealed

of applications.The North American Tempest SE

offers versatile and reliable performance for process
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applications.The burner offers the convenience of using an NDIR sensor. The E8500 PLUS is ideal for
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enables any control methodology, including pulse engine, turbine, furnace, and other combustion
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Baseline’s available photoionization detector (PID) corrosion prevention, HTL Pro-Tect is suitable for

M il-Ram Technology’s Next Generation smarter

gas detector with Large Graphics Display-
TA-2100 - provides user-friendly data, bar graph,
options. The first, a standard PID with a minimum
detectable quantity (MDQ) for benzene of < 1 ppb
without preconcentration. The second, a high-
any mechanical and electrical application which
is subject to climatic corrosion in any industry
sector. With easy application and a life span
instructions, advanced diagnostics-continuous sensitivity PID with an MDQ for benzene of < 0.05 of up to 25 years, the product will protect all
on-board systems monitoring, and eliminates short- ppb without preconcentration. The elimination mechanically exposed assemblies in the harshest
hand, coded messages. Programmable Calibration of preconcentration reduces analysis time, cost, environmental conditions including subsea.
Reminder. Toxic, LEL, Oxygen, hydrocarbons, VOC: complexity, maintenance, and efficiency issues. The high strength nature of the product
hundreds of The MOCON, Inc. comes from its silicone base which forms a
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vapors utilizing moisture, debris, and water or oxygen ingress,
several sensor Wireless Communications therefore resulting in the workpiece being kept in
technologies:
electrochemical,
catalytic
S chweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL)
announced that the SEL-3031 Serial Radio
Transceiver has attained U.S. Department of Defense
its “as installed” condition. Non-marine pollutant,
or toxic to the environment, HTL Pro-Tect is 100
percent recyclable.
LEL, infrared, (DoD) JF-12 certification. With this certification, the The external part of any mechanical joint is
photoionization SEL-3031 can provide wireless communications highly vulnerable to the ingress of debris and
(PID), solid- in U.S. military incident command system (ICS) moisture which can result in the degradation
state and more. applications in the continental United States and of bolted joints as well as corrosion damage.
Continuous several U.S. territories. Excessive corrosion is hazardous and repair could
advanced diagnostics to meet SIL 2 compliance. “The SEL-3031 Radio not only meets the mean unscheduled downtime for machining,
For use in many industrial applications such as DoD FIPS and JF-12 requirements, it is unique in failure and potentially replacement of damaged
Oil/Gas Exploration/Refining; Chemicals/Plastics; providing a solution designed for reliable, low- flanges, gaskets and fasteners.
Water/Wastewater Treatment; Food Processing/ latency SCADA control system applications,” said Supplied as a complete kit with everything
Refrigeration; Mud Logging Drilling/Exploration; Dennis Gammel, SEL engineering director for needed for application, this product promotes best
Pulp/Paper Mills; Steel Mills, and many more. Cybersecurity. practice engineering and is a major contribution
JF-12 certification is a typical requirement towards maintaining critical joint integrity.
Mil-Ram Technology
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certification adds the SEL-3031 to a select group HTL Pro-Tect is applied and removed as desired.
Environmental Monitoring of industrial-grade radios certified for use in the Complete or partial reinstation is a simple

T he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

recently toughened air pollution standards
to further control toxic air emissions emitted by
ICS environment. The radio is also FIPS 140 Level
2-compliant.
The SEL-3031 is designed for low-latency,
secondary application.

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petroleum refineries. The new rules now enact performance-based applications, including
fenceline monitoring to better protect local high-speed control, reliable teleprotection and Pillow Blocks
communities from exposure to toxic air pollutants, communications for fast automation. The radio
such as benzene and other volatile organic
compounds (VOCs).
performs exceptionally well in SCADA and critical-
industrial communications, operating in the 900
G raphite Metallizing Corporation announces
GRAPHALLOY Type 163 Pillow Block Assemblies
for high temperature and submerged environments
MHz license-free ISM band and with a line-of-sight that do not require the use of grease or oil.
range of up to 20 miles. For longer distances
and non-line-of-sight applications, the SEL-3031
uses SEL Hop-Sync™ technology for reliable
communications.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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and xylenes (BTEX), 1,3-butadiene, volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), and other hazardous
air pollutants released at industrial sites.
C ontrolled bolting equipment manufacturer
HTL Worldwide Ltd have released a specialist
coating to extend the life of any structure or
rugged, easy-to-install design for moderate speed
applications that will operate successfully under
high or low load conditions. This heavy-duty unit is
The Series 9100 GC provides fast, reliable, assembly; HTL Pro-Tect. available in cast iron or stainless steel. A cast iron
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temperature applications such as ovens, drag-line back toward the normal position. By retaining a location LED work light is equipped with 50 feet of
conveyors and dampers. This pillow block also consistent path on the return side, the belt passes 16/3 SOOW oil and chemical resistant cord that
performs well in wet applications such as wash over the tail pulley and enters the loading zone is terminated in an optional explosion proof cord
downs and submerged applications like plating centered, delivering equal cargo distribution and cap. The light is universal voltage capable and can
tanks and industrial washers. reducing spillage. be operated with 100 to 277 volts AC.
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Monitoring
of GRAPHALLOY are constant throughout the across the entire surface of the belt caused the
material, these pillow block assemblies will material to wear quickly, requiring frequent and
provide long life and reliable operation.
Graphite Metallizing has other pillow block
expensive replacement. The Martin Roller Tracker
improves upon this technology with ribbed lagging
B rüel & Kjær announced the release of its new
Vibration Monitoring Terminal Type 3680.
The device enables users to effectively:
models that meet a variety of speed and load made from thick, rugged polyurethane. Covering • Protect against structural damage risks in
conditions. They are available in a wide range the entire belt width using less surface contact, construction and mining
of sizes and housing types, in two and four the ribbed design reduces lagging wear and • Assess human response to ground-borne
bolt arrangements as well as in solid, split and improves resistance to better train the belt back vibration from road and rail traffic
self-aligning configurations. Flange and custom to center. This design is also very cost-effective to • Monitor background vibration to ensure
models are also offered. manufacture, contributing to a reduced purchase sensitive equipment operates correctly
price.
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Bulk Handling
Industrial Lighting
B uilding upon the standard crowned roller,
the Martin® Roller Tracker™ from Martin
Engineering uses a unique ribbed lagging made of L arson Electronics, a company that specializes in
industrial lighting equipment, has announced
durable polyurethane to increase performance and the release of a 150 watt explosion proof LED light The robust unit provides uninterrupted, tri-axial,
wear life. The roller does not come in contact with mounted atop a telescoping aluminum pole. real-time ground vibration measurement to help
the belt edge, which means no fraying and excellent The EPL-APM-150LED-RT explosion proof avoid harming buildings. It automatically delivers
tracking for single-direction or reversing belts. The LED work light produces 17,500 lumens of light alerts to avoid breeching set limits and provides
result is more centered cargo loading, less spillage capable of illuminating an area 9,500 square feet reports proving regulatory compliance.
and increased safety from the hazards of belt in size. The telescoping pole mount is designed for The Vibration Monitoring Terminal also reliably
wander, leading to higher productivity and a lower permanent mounting operations while offering five assesses vibration impact from traffic. It enables
cost of operation. foot to 12 foot adjustability. The LED light head on users to efficiently conduct background surveys
this unit produces a wide flood beam of light that prior to new construction, as well as receive
is ideal for illuminating large workspaces and job accurate data to evaluate vibration mitigation
sites. The light head on this unit contains 12 LEDs techniques.
arranged in rows and paired with high purity optics In addition, the system monitors background
producing a 60 degree flood beam. The light fixture vibration for organisations such as hospitals,
carries an IP67 waterproof rating, is dust-proof, and semiconductor manufacturing plants and
protected against high pressure jets. museums. It helps ensure patient comfort at
This telescoping LED work light is comprised medical facilities, trusted monitoring of delicate
Used for lower tension belts from 500-1500 of a removable LED light head mounted atop an equipment to avoid costly errors and reduced risk
mm (20-60 in.) in width, running at a speed of anodized aluminum adjustable pole fabricated of artefact damage.
up to 5 m/s (984 fpm), crowned roller trackers with 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch tubing for the first stage, The Vibration Monitoring Terminal operates
have a slightly larger diameter at the center than two inch by two inch tubing for the second stage, stand-alone or with Sentinel for comprehensive,
at the edges. Realignment is based on the basic and one inch by one inch tubing for the third multi-location, vibration compliance monitoring.
principle of the belt contacting the raised portion stage. The tower is anodized and the brackets are Standalone devices come with a smartphone
of the raised portion of the roller first (the crown) powder coated for durability and rust resistance. app enabling setup, remote display and operation
first. The EPL-APM-150LED-RT is equipped with a from anywhere and data transfer to standard post-
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Gas Analyser to improve usability and provide PC requires a USB-RS232 interface converter,
Sensors attractive features as standard. which is now supplied with every Lancom 4 for

S ignalFire Wireless Telemetry introduces the

Pressure Scout, an intrinsically safe wireless
pressure sensor that supports pressure monitoring
Now available as a free download, Lancom
4’s innovative data acquisition software, Insight,
is a powerful tool that allows users to interface
quick and easy set up.
In addition, Lancom 4 now includes Wake and
Sleep functions, allowing measurements and data
and alarm reporting as part of the SignalFire their analyser with a PC for remote control logs to be recorded over an extended period, and
Remote Sensing System. The first in a line of and data logging. Insight offers graphing and a rugged Carry Case, ensuring that the instrument
wireless integrated sensors, the Pressure Scout analysis tools for data visualisation and reporting is protected at all times when in use. All are now
consists of a pressure sensor integrated with a purposes, providing even easier access to data. supplied as standard at no extra charge.
wireless node and internal battery. The Pressure Upgrading to Lancom 4 also has been made
Scout is a low-cost alternative much easier. Hardware items, such as external
to conduit-wired or other printers or analogue output modules, can be
wireless pressure monitoring simply plugged in, with no firmware configuration
solutions. Ideal applications needed. This means that these items can be
for the Pressure Scout include fitted in the field, avoiding the need to return the
well tubing and casing instrument to the factory.
pressure monitoring, tank level Lancom 4 is renowned as the world’s most
monitoring and compressor versatile and accurate portable flue gas analyser
station status monitoring.
As part of a wireless
remote monitoring and
control network, the Pressure
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Scout provides a robust, long-range (up to ½ Demolition

mile) transmission to the Signal Fire Gateway

50
where pressure data becomes available via
a Modbus RTU or TCP interface. Available in EST. 1968
standard pressure ranges, the Pressure Scout Brandenburg is the premier demolition and
environmental remediation contractor for
performs rapid (5 sec) pressure sampling
power plant decommissioning and retrofit-
with configurable alarm reporting (report by ting. Brandenburg services utility companies
exception). Units offer local pushbutton zeroing. throughout the U.S. by performing demo-
lition and repurposing projects ranging from
Operable in temperature ranges from -40ºC selective removal of obsolete equipment
(104ºF) to 80ºC (176ºF), the Pressure Scout to complete closure of power plant facilities.
operates in challenging outdoor environments,
POWER PLANT
sustaining signal strength through terrain, Demolition, Environmental Remediation,
structures, or weather. Class 1, Division 1 Decommissioning, Retrofitting
certification is pending.
Operating on extremely low power, the
Pressure Scout utilizes an internal battery that
powers the integrated pressure sensor and radio
for up to 10 years. For example, an application
requiring a five second pressure sample interval
for alarming, with a one minute reporting interval
will last for 6.5 years. Extremely compact, units
are both easy to install and maintain.

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Emissions Monitoring
(800) 932-2869 | www.brandenburg.com

A METEK Land, the leading industrial combustion

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for checking or testing a boiler system or pollutant loaded DC-LVDT gage heads. The sensors’ 0.25
process. It has the capability to monitor up to
9 different gases, a total of 17 measurement
dia. probes are equipped with a No. 9 contact tip,
producing a maximum tip force of 1 pound (0.45
T he New POWER CAGE CLAMP is now available
for up to 350 kcmil conductors and offers direct
panel mounting, expanding application options.
parameters with one instrument as well as the kgf). They are offered with a PT02-10-6P. Operating This versatile version still provides all of the
ability to data log up to 250,000 records. from a variety of DC voltages, these sensors are original WAGO design advantages, such as being
AMETEK Land available with a choice of one of four analog maintenance-free, vibration-proof, and enabling
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SenSet field calibration feature. side entry jumper slots leave wire entry-way
Sensors unhindered and able to accommodate the
Schaevitz LLC Alliance Sensors

S chaevitz LLC Alliance Sensors introduced its

GHS-19 series of spring-loaded LVIT (Linear
Variable Inductive Transducer) gaging sensors.
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Internet of Things
They are contactless devices designed for
dimensional gaging and position measurements
in factory automation and in various industrial
A s Machine to Machine (M2M), Internet of Things
(IoT), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
continue to make the transition from technology
and commercial applications such as automotive magazines to corporate strategic initiatives,
testing, mil/aero test stands, robotic arms, and companies are recognizing a significant opportunity
packaging equipment, where the sensing element to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability
cannot be attached to the object being measured. through Wireless Sensor Networks, according
Using LVIT technology with its simple coil design, the to OleumTech Corporation, a global leader in
GHS-19 series offer excellent stroke-to-length ratios. M2M communications and industrial automation maximum wire size possible. In addition, the
solutions. POWER CAGE CLAMP block accepts either the
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have WMB markers or WAGO’s multi-line continuous
emerged as a key technology for oil and gas strip that can conveniently be printed on site
exploration and production companies looking from WAGO’s new smartPRINTER. Other important
to gain a competitive advantage. Since initially features include:
introducing WSNs, manufacturers like OleumTech • 1/0 to 350 kcmil wire size
have enhanced product offerings to operate in the • 310 amps up to 1,000 volts
most inhospitable of environments while fortifying • UL recognized (CSA and hazardous location
the technology with more robust communications approvals pending)
architectures, hardening security, increasing The POWER CAGE CLAMP with panel mounting
reliability, and driving down power consumption. is a reliable, user-friendly product that embodies
Through the entire oil and gas value chain WAGO’s mission to supply you with quality,
GHS-19 Features: (upstream, midstream, and downstream) as well innovative products that succeed in a myriad of
• Low cost drop-in replacement for spring- as other industrial markets including electric applications.
loaded LVDTs, with same connector and power, water/waste water, and manufacturing, Machine to Machine
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stainless steel body with1/2-20 mounting standard. Sensors
thread “For many industrial applications, it has been
• EXCELLENT stroke-to-length ratio means
much shorter housings
well documented that wirelessly connected
assets are up to 10 times less expensive than
C MR GROUP, the engine control technology
and instrumentation specialist, has combined
its high performance temperature sensors and
• Full scale ranges from 0.5 to 4.0 inches (13 wired alternatives,” said Brent E. McAdams, electronic monitoring unit series into an integrated
to 100 mm) Vice President, OEM & Strategic Initiatives solutions package for applications in the nuclear
• 1 pound (0.45 kgf) maximum tip force at OleumTech.“Driven by substantial and power industry.
• Contactless operation prevents sensor measurable cost savings in engineering, The move will meet the requirement for
wearout from dithering or rapid cycling installation, and logistics as well as dramatic instrumentation in the nuclear sector where
GHS-19 sensors have a 0.75 inch (19 mm) improvements in the frequency and reliability of technology can add value throughout the
diameter aluminum or stainless steel body with data, wireless sensor networks offer much faster engineering supply chain and ensure compliance
a 1/2-20 UNF-2A threaded nose 1.5 inches (38 startups, and accelerated profits.” with domestic nuclear safety authorities, who
mm) long and two 0.75 inch (19 mm) hex jam provide regulation and technical approval.
Machine to Machine
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K thermocouple probe to a single independent • Contactless operation prevents wearout from
linearized 0 to 5 VDC output voltage. This output is dither or cycling
ideal for interfacing to instrumentation equipment • 5 Nominal ranges from 250 to 450 mm (10
including data loggers, temperature indicators, to 18 inches)
chart recorders, and controllers. A unique feature of • Excellent stroke-to-length ratio
this product is the fast dynamic response of 1 mS. • 27 mm (1.05 inch) diameter anodized
The Sensor Connection a division of Harold aluminum housing sealed to IP-67
G. Schaevitz Industries LLC is an American • Radial cable exit version comes with swivel
company whose management has a combined rod eye ends
experience of over 50 years in the sensor industry. • Axial termination versions with either M-12
CMR’s newly combined offering features the K3 We have a technically trained staff to help you connector or 1-m cable
or K3ad performance temperature sensors, which select the ideal sensors for your application. The LR series also includes the LR-27 for
are environmentally compliant for the ambient Our core product offering includes Exhaust Gas shorter stroke applications, LR-19 series for
temperature monitoring of fluid, gas and bearing Thermocouples (EGT) Probes, Thermocouples, applications where a short length and smaller
temperatures in the nuclear industry. RTDs, Linear Position sensors, Rotary Position diameter body is required, and the spring
The AN sensor series is designed for the sensors, Pressure sensors and switches. In loaded LRS-18 series. Technical data sheets and
temperature measurement of high pressure fluids addition to our standard products, we have additional information can be found at www.
and aggressive gaseous fluids used in nuclear capabilities to design and build custom products alliancesensors.com.
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For temperature measurements associated
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10 Fan Specification App. OPTIMISER 10 is
an easy-to-use resource for original equipment
with alternators, pumps, steam and gas turbine Sensors engineers to specify the most efficient, tailor-
bearings and other rotary machine bearings, the
BS6 nuclear sensor with an insulated platinum
resistance temperature detector (RTD) for use
A lliance Sensors Group has expanded its sensor
product offering by adding to its line the LRL-
27 Series of long-stroke LVIT position sensors.
made Multi-Wing fan for their application. It is
ideal for specifying fans in heating, ventilation, air
conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), as well as
in harsh environments is available together These are contactless devices designed for factory engine cooling in off-highway equipment and power
with a BCI6 type K thermocouple sensor for automation systems and a variety of heavy duty generators.
bearing temperature measurement on rotating/ industrial or commercial applications such as solar OPTIMISER 10 Fan Specification App features
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Instrumentation available diameter ranges, materials and rotations.

T he Sensor Connection a division of Harold G.

Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its line
of measurement and control instrumentation with
“This app allows our customers to identify the
most optimized and efficient customized fan for
their equipment,” says Jim Crowley, president of
the addition of the model TCA-MS-K-1. This Single Multi-Wing America.“OPTIMISER 10 also provides
Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier Module important data on sound, total efficiency and
Operating from a variety of DC voltages, performance curves that engineers need to
the LRL-27 series offer a choice of four analog develop the best fan specification.”
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LRL-27 Features:
C DM Electronics announced the availability of
custom overmolded cable assemblies designed
to withstand demanding environmental conditions
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industrial, medical, military, and agricultural. The The establishment of the Nelson Fastener
overmolding process provides a seamless seal
of the junction between a connector and cable
System family of companies brings together a
variety of integrated manufacturing technologies
A ntaira Technologies is a global leading
developer and manufacturer of industrial device
networking and communication product solutions
to ensure the utmost protection against liquids, with the global capability to provide turnkey for harsh environment applications and is proud to
dust, heat and impact. Overmolding additionally solutions for critical engineered fastening announce its expansion in the industrial networking
enhances strain and flex relief, as well as maintains applications required in the power generation, oil infrastructure family with the LMX-1202G-SFP series.
the integrity of connections in applications requiring & gas, military, aerospace, transportation, marine, Antaira’s new LMX-1202G-SFP industrial
repeated mating/unmating cycles. and construction markets. The six companies gigabit managed Ethernet switch series has been
offer a wide range of compatible manufacturing designed to fulfill applications in harsh or outdoor
technologies, including hot and cold forging, environments. Some
precision machining, screw machining, heat applications where
treatment, thread rolling, and complementary the LMX-1202G-SFP
secondary operations. switch works well
Utilizing the globally recognized ‘Nelson’ brand includes: power/utility,
name will enhance joint marketing efforts and solar grids, windmills,
engage the extensive global sales, and distribution mining infrastructures,
network of Nelson Stud Welding to expand the sales factory/process control
Designed for long life and reliable performance, and marketing reach of all six entities. As part of this automation, ITS -
CDM’s overmolded cable assemblies improve strategic realignment, each company’s logo will be roadway traffic control/
performance and reduce total cost in an updated to highlight a family branding strategy. monitoring, building
extensive variety of applications in which facility outdoor
Nelson Fastener Systems
harsh environments, abrasion and EMI/RFI are Info http://powereng.hotims.com RS#: 423 infrastructures or security surveillance and access
factors. As these assemblies are usually custom, control systems.
they may be engineered for a broad array of Flexible Belt Encoders Antaira Technologies’ LMX-1202G-SFP series is
applications including intermediate and light-duty
power cable assemblies for industrial usage, RF
coaxial assemblies, military/tactical assemblies,
H DMag has made available flex encoders from
Baumer that include flexible magnetic belts
for mounting and accurate measuring under
a cost effective 12-port industrial gigabit managed
Ethernet switch line that supports a 12~48VDC
power input range. Each unit is designed with ten
D-subminiature and mini assemblies. Overmolded harsh conditions on large shafts such as those 10/100/1000Tx Fast Ethernet RJ45 ports and two
assemblies are equally suitable for wire harnesses, in generators, large drive units, hoists and cranes, 100/1000 dual rate SFP slots for fiber. With a 24
telecommunications and medical assemblies. wind turbines, hydroelectric plants and others. Gigabit backplane speed, the LMX-1202G-SFP
CDM’s overmolded cable assemblies offer Available for shaft diameters from 300 supports jumbo frames and wide bandwidth for
360-degree strain relief and EMI/RFI shielding, millimeters (11.8 inches) to more than 3 meters large Ethernet data packet transmissions. These
optimized pull strength, and flexible support at the (9.8 feet), the flexible magnetic belt can be buckled switches are also made with high density port
cable exit. They are provided with an unlimited around the shaft using only two included screws counts for edge-level connectivity solutions. The
variety of interconnects, cables, and thermoplastic by a single operator in mere minutes. That means LMX-1202G-SFP product series provides high
materials in a range of colors to provide that the HDMag flex encoders can be installed in EFT, surge (2,000VDC) and ESD (6,000VDC)
unparalleled design flexibility and aesthetics. existing machinery without removing any parts. The protection. These units are built to have a
Common materials include polypropylene (PP), non-contact, magnetic sensing principle ensures dual power input design with reverse polarity
Santropene™ (TPV), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), maximum resistance to shock, vibration, dust, dirt, protection, and there is also a built-in relay
polyethylene (PE), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene liquids and condensation. HDMag flex magnetic warning function to alert maintainers when any
(ABS) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). belt encoders are available either as incremental ports break or power failures occur. This makes it
with HTL, TTL/RS422, or 1 Vpp SinCos outputs and ideal for applications requiring high reliability and
CDM Electronics
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absolute with SSI data and additional incremental This product series is pre-loaded with “Layer
Fasteners output signals. With IP 67 protection class, 30 g 2” network management software that supports

N elson Fastener Systems (NFS) has been

formed, creating a rebranded business unit
that consists of six manufacturing entities: Nelson
vibration, and 300 g shock ratings, these encoders
are suitable for the harshest applications from
-40°F to +185°F. The operational speed rating is up
an ease of use Web Console or Telnet through
the serial console by CLI configuration. The
LMX-1202G-SFP series is backed by a five year
Stud Welding Inc.; Ferry Cap & Set Screw; Specialty to 1850 rpm, making the HDMag flex series ideal warranty and the units are IP30 rated, compact,
Bar Products; EBC Industries; Automatic SMP; and for any large shaft application. fanless, DIN-Rail and wall mountable.
Spiegelberg Manufacturing. They were formerly part HDMag Antaira Technologies
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S PX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-

service leader in the design and manufacture
of cooling towers and other specialized heat
monitoring and facility management, the
SeaConnect 370 originally emerged as a solution
for sign monitoring and notification.
exchangers, announces the availability of A leader in the sign manufacturing industry
the Marley® brand Cube BTC forced draft approached Sealevel with an innovative idea to
evaporative condenser and Cube DTC induced offer monitoring services for their clients. With a
draft evaporative condenser for industrial cooling history of unique solutions for remote I/O, Sealevel
applications. welcomed the opportunity to develop a product
Both Cube models are geared toward cooling that could assess environmental conditions and
applications in chemical processing, industrial respond accordingly as well as provide historical
gases production and pharmaceutical production, reporting. Fast forward to today and Sealevel
where they offer robust construction materials, is proud to offer the SeaConnect 370 as a
ease of installation and maintenance, and reliable LEV100H contactors can withstand the extreme connectivity and control solution.
performance. operating conditions in harsh battery storage and Key Benefits
The Cube BTC forced draft evaporative power distribution systems without oxidation or • Ability to configure trigger actions
condenser and DTC induced draft evaporative contamination of contacts, even after long periods • Web configuration accessible by mobile
condenser are built to last, with heavy duty G235 of non-operation. device
mill galvanized structure and casing, hot dip Reliable in most explosive and corrosive • Integrated Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity
galvanized welded areas and bolted construction environments, LEV100H contactors are among the SeaConnect 370
smallest 150A/1000V contactors in the industry Info http://powereng.hotims.com RS#: 428
and are rated for 150A continuous carry. The 8kV
isolation between open contacts makes these Coil Measurement
contactors ideal for high-voltage (HV) isolation
and carry applications.
Versatile in design and configuration, LEV100H
W AGO Corp.’s Rogowski coil current
measurement products offer fast and
convenient installation, even in existing systems.
contactors are available with 12, 24 and 48 Simply wrap the coil around the conductor or bus
VDC coils as well as side- and bottom-mount bar and snap together, no mounting required.
configurations. WAGO’s new Rogowski coils offer direct
interfacing to WAGO’s I/O System and JUMPFLEX
TE Connectivity
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module converts the Rogowski coil to standard
Monitoring analog signal types (i.e. 0-10V, 4-20mA). The

in submerged areas. Stainless steel construction

options are available.
T he new SeaConnect 370 IoT edge device
allows users to monitor and control real-world
processes and trigger actions with SeaCloud,
750-495/000-002 WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM power
measurement module directly accepts the output
of a Rogowski coil. For extended distances, the
Additionally, Cube evaporative condensers a cloud-based, built-in event engine. Ideal 789 Series Rowgoski coil interface module can
are designed for easy installation. Module for a variety of applications including asset be added.
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with welded guardrails are available.
Mobile Generators
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
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Contactors
A llmand Bros. Inc., a subsidiary of Briggs
& Stratton Corporation and long-time
manufacturer of high-performance portable

T E Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity

and sensors, has released its new KILOVAC
LEV100H extended performance contactors with
equipment, expands its product offerings with the
introduction of Maxi-Power Mobile Generators.
The line includes seven easily maneuverable
auxiliary contacts. generators ranging in output from 25 to 150
Designed for harsh environment and load kilovolt amps to accommodate a variety of
applications, this version of the LEV series applications.
contactors offers high performance for its A heavy-duty, oversized alternator with separate
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 systems up to 5500 V, with or without fuses. transporters meet all standards of the U.S. Nuclear
When compared to other arc-flash mitigation Regulatory Commission.
alternatives, the RSA-186 is a cost-effective Measurement, Control & Automation Association
solution for keeping operators safe. Info http://powereng.hotims.com RS#: 433
Optional features include radio remote with a
range of up to 300 feet, 24 V DC LED light, wireless Measurement
video camera system with LCD monitor, and rugged

easily start large motors and seamlessly handle

protective case assembly. All RSA units are portable,
fast, and easy to set up; offer mechanical and/
E xtech Instruments, a leader in test and
measurement tools, announced the launch
of the Extech MN62-K, a versatile kit that includes
variable loads. The automatic voltage regulator or electrical safety protection; are adjustable to fit Extech’s MA62 True RMS digital multimeter and the
quickly adjusts to provide stable and consistent unique electrical equipment configurations; reduce DV23 AC voltage detector.
voltage for powering even the most sensitive the requirements for personal protection equipment; The compact, autoranging Extech MA62
equipment. For flexibility on any jobsite, Maxi- and help customers with NFPA 70E arc-flash safety multimeter equips electricians, tradesmen and
Power generators easily switch between 50- and compliance. technicians with wide-ranging capabilities they
60-Hertz frequencies. All models adjust between can use every day. The convenient DV23 voltage
CBS ArcSafe®
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and 208, 240, 415 or 480 volts in three-phase. quickly and safely
 An electronic governor maintains engine Automation check for voltage
speed independent of the load to provide
consistent power. P arabolic flow curves were the inspiration for
the new logo for the Measurement, Control
& Automation Association which was recently
prior to any electrical
repairs.
The rugged Extech
Allmand Bros. Inc.
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In addition, a completely redesigned website, for electrical
Switching Solutions TheMCAA.org, was rolled out to the more than 240 installations and
BS ArcSafe®, a manufacturer of remote
C racking and switching solutions for low- and
medium-voltage switchgear, introduces a remote
attendees at the meeting. repairs in residential
or commercial
wiring, HVAC/R
switch actuator (RSA) for the Westinghouse Type work, and plant maintenance. The compact new
ADM disconnect switch. The lightweight, portable DMM delivers full-size DMM capabilities such as
CBS ArcSafe RSA-186 allows technicians to True RMS accuracy and a low pass filter mode to
remotely close or trip the Westinghouse load- manage noisy signals. On HVAC/R equipment or
break switch from a safe distance of up to 300 at manufacturing plant sites, where equipment
feet, well outside the arc-flash boundary. Bharat Naik (President, Reotemp Instruments), like motors, pumps and blowers are regulated by
Installation and operation do not require any Chairman of the Planning Committee for the meeting variable frequency controls or drives, a low pass
modifications to the existing electrical equipment, andVice Chairman of MCAA, introduced the new filter can be activated to reduce high‐frequency
thanks to CBS ArcSafe’s magnetic latching branding and website to the attendees saying that noise that can result in inaccurate measurements.
system. The RSA-186 is compatible with Type the moremodern look and ease of use of the website Extech Instruments
ADM disconnect switches. Typical applications better reflect the dynamic Association. Info http://powereng.hotims.com RS#: 434
include use as a disconnect switch in AC-power Measurement, Control & Automation Association
Color Light Measurement Sensor
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Nuclear Cask Handling E MX Industries Inc. is supplying its LEX-1000 color

light measurement sensor. The LEX-1000 is used

K onecranes offers the Supersafe crane. The

third generation single failure-proof design is
founded on solid experience gained over decades
within industrial automation and factory assembly
related applications.
In contrast to traditional optical color sensors
of machine design, field installations and service that measure the light reflected from a target,
support. the LEX-1000 proprietary optics focus the light
The cranes are designed to greatly reduce the emitted by the product onto a sensitive red, green,
risk of accidental load drop, and can safely lower blue (RGB) photodiode, where it is then read and
a load in the event of total loss of power. Multiple analyzed for its respective RGB composition. The
redundant features and fail safe operator controls RGB reading is then automatically compared
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 all three colors fall within these parameters, MEMS Accelerometers update rates.This and other features allow the lithium
the LEX-1000 sensor issues a discrete signal to
indicate a color proper match. Supplied PC-based
ColorMax Windows application software provides
T he single-axis SDI Model 2220 is a higher-
performance version of the company’s Model
2210, combining an integrated low-noise, nitrogen-
batteries to last up to four to five years.
The THZ WirelessHART assembly allows the THZ
to transmit critical temperature and HART diagnostic
comprehensive sensor configuration capabilities, damped, fully-calibrated MEMS VC accelerometer information to a WirelessHART gateway in situations
file management and real-time analysis and chip with high-drive, low-impedance buffering, each where power is not readily available. Examples of
evaluation, displaying the measured values as contained in an epoxy-sealed rugged anodized this include a remote pumping station or monitoring
bar graphs (for absolute values) or pie-charts (for aluminum housing that mounts via two m3 screws. locations where access to power is limited. By
relative value). The sensor is supplied with the This design is ideal for measuring acceleration utilizing the THZ WirelessHART solution, engineers
software, mounting hardware, interface cables, within industrial and commercial environments, can take full advantage of critical temperature
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status indicators by 0.5 inch by 0.44 inch) help to minimize mass panels or other power sources.
loading effects. Available in seven unique models, Features include 20-bit input resolution and
Extech Instruments
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wide frequency response, the SDI Model 2220 series years of service between scheduled calibrations,
Conveyors responds to both DC and AC acceleration, with prevention of the loss of critical temperature

M artin Engineering has introduced a new

family of heavy-duty conveyor belt cleaner
designs, engineered so the blade cartridge can
either two analog ±4 V (differential); or 0.5 to 4.5 V
(single-ended) outputs that vary with acceleration.
At zero acceleration, output differential voltage
readings by monitoring the battery voltage and
setting a HART alarm bit when it nears critical
levels, the ability to either be factory configured
be pulled away from the belt for safe access and is nominally 0 VDC (DC response). Differential or field configured using standard HART handheld
replaced by a single worker. Martin Engineering sensitivity ranges are from 2000 mV/g for the ±2 g communicators or HART-capable host systems
developed the Safe to Service (STS) blades to module; to 20 mV/g for the ±2000 g module, with and more.
secure both primary and secondary cleaners typical 1 percent cross-axis sensitivity. Onboard Moore Industries International Inc.
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can withstand shock inputs of up to 2000 g and can Cable insulation compound
reliably operate over a temperature range of –55°C
to +125°C. Each module is serialized for traceability
and is fully calibrated.
D ow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T)
said its insulation compound is now widely
used at top cable manufacturers across North
America who use TR-XLPE in constructing quality
MEMS
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Cables insulated with DOW ENDURANCE
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M oore Industries International Inc. combines its

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the BULLET WirelessHART Adapter by MACTek into
Illuminating Companies (AEIC), ICEA, Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) and Normas
Mexicanas (NMX) requirements for cables rated
Initially available on the Martin® QC1™ one self-powered package, the THZ WirelessHART up to 46 kV. The product also recently qualified
Cleaner HD, Martin® QC1™ Cleaner XHD and Temperature solution. for use in Europe according to CENELEC/VDE
Martin® SQC2S™ Secondary Cleaner, external The new WL housing includes requirements.
servicing reduces confined space entry and a battery case utilizing off-the- DOW ENDURANCE HFDC-4202 EC insulation for
eliminates reach-in maintenance, while facilitating shelf D-type lithium batteries wired MV underground cables offers:
faster blade replacement. The result is greater to the transmitter and the BULLET. • Enhanced electrical performance (projected
safety and efficiency, with less downtime. This means that the package can longer cable life according to Accelerated
Made of rigid steel, the STS manifold is a be installed without the need for Cable Life Tests [ACLT] and Accelerated Water
circular mandrel fitted with a square shaft on potentially expensive signal wiring Tree Tests [AWTT])
which the blade cartridge is attached. Dual or additional power.This saves • Lower and consistent insulation shield strip
tensioners separately adjust either end of the on long-term maintenance and force for ease of installation
patented Constant Angle Radial Pressure (CARP) repair costs associated with wiring • Improved heat resistance meets 105oC rating
blade on the primary cleaner and the cushioned along with eliminating the need • Robust cable manufacturing
reversible blade on the secondary cleaner, for a to stock or purchase special batteries. It also reduces • Lower total costs over the lifetime of the
tight, consistent seal on the belt. replacement battery costs by cycling the THZ’s power system
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Climate Change Could

Shift Wind Generation
from Northern to
Southern Hemisphere
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A NEW STUDY PUBLISHED in Nature power across the globe.

Geoscience  concludes climate change The calculations revealed decreases in
could shift wind production from the wind potential in the Northern Hemi-
Northern Hemisphere to the Southern sphere’s mid-latitudes and increases
Hemisphere. across the tropics and the Southern Hemi-
The study, produced by researchers at sphere, though both had substantial re-
the University of Colorado Boulder, said gional variations.
modern assessments of wind energy po- The changes across the northern
tential is based on the current state of the mid-latitudes appeared over time in both
planet’s climate and doesn’t take into emissions scenarios, while the Southern
account changes in the climate due to Hemisphere changes appear critically
greenhouse gas emissions. sensitive to each individual emissions
Researchers applied an industry wind scenario.
turbine power curve to simulations of The northern decreases were due to
high and low future emissions scenarios polar amplification, while the southern
in ten fully-coupled global climate modes increases were due to enhanced land-sea
to investigate large-scale changes in wind thermal gradients.

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