Distributed control systems (DCSs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been commonplace in power plants for decades, but the technology has not been stagnant. Today’s systems are beginning ...

Over the past decade, those of us in the power industry have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Power needs have not only grown, but with each generation they have advanced — driven by smarter ...

Wireless pressure gauges keep nine continuous emissions monitoring systems operating reliably, and wireless position monitoring helps close the loop on 90 control valves. Existing operations in power ...

The virtual power plant (VPP) is an increasingly popular choice for realizing the aggregation, optimization, and control of flexible resources that are not necessarily within the same geographical ...

The rapid integration of renewable energy sources and the increasing complexity of modern power grids have accelerated the development of demand response (DR) and control strategies. These approaches ...

Decarbonization efforts are rapidly reshaping the electric grid. Distribution systems no longer represent a passive load connected to a substation transformer. Each year brings new significant ...

Distributed energy resources (DERs) with advanced controls can provide services to the grid such as frequency response. However, to do so, unlike conventional generators, DERs typically have to ...

Reinforcement learning algorithm enables hydraulic power without power switching complications, enabling improved energy ...

This shows part of the display Duke Energy Progress transmission personnel see in a new control center that will open this week. The facility is meant to help Duke make the grid more reliable and ...

For those who design, manage, or operate critical facilities, one topic that causes significant anxiety and concern is the shutdown of power and mechanical systems through an automatic or manual ...