Steam Turbines

Tennessee Valley Authority is making over its plants with GE Vernova’s LM gas turbines and SSS Clutch’s synchro-self-shifting clutches to balance the grid and support renewables.

“Build Baby Build” has brought about the remake of the energy transition to the energy addition.

The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.

The 1.2-GW Malaysian plant started commercial operation with GE Vernova’s equipment and control system software.

Felix Aschendorf from Siemens Energy says there is one top priority among nuclear developers: reducing construction time and costs.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz break down the myth that electrification and electric-motor drives are decarbonized.

Preparatory construction work is underway next to the Niehl harbour basin, where Rhine water will be extracted to serve as the plant's environmental energy source.

Rolls-Royce SMR's planned Generation 3+ modular nuclear power plants will feature Siemens Energy's steam turbines, generators, and other systems.

The commissioning of Kuo Kuang 2 replaces older, CO2-intensive plants on the grid, emitting up to 66% less greenhouse gases than coal- or oil-driven power.

The M701 JAC gas turbine represents the first deployment of this technology in a Middle Eastern aluminum smelter, contributing to Aluminum Bahrain’s decarbonization goals.

Billy Sanez of SpotSee also explains how temperature fluctuations may damage transformers, steam turbines, and other power generation equipment during transport.

The Pierrefonds waste-to-energy plant, using a 19-MW steam turbine, will process up to 148,000 tons of waste and generate 121,000 MWh of electricity annually.

Integrating CFD analysis software into blade design software increases time-to-market.

Megan Reusser of Burns & McDonnell said mechanical, thermal, electrochemical, and chemical LDES could help reduce the need for grid expansion, but each has its challenges.

The January/February 2025 issue gives readers an update on software and controls under the lens of AI and ML, the digitalization of compressor maintenance, and more.

This year’s theme, Progress at Scale, explores how innovations can drive lasting change in the energy industry.

The approach will leverage the natural permeability of the sedimentary rock formation and enable reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable geothermal energy production.

The acquisition strengthens Shell’s presence in New England and continues its 2019 energy supply agreement, securing long-term energy offtake from RISEC’s plant.

Xu Xin, President of GE Vernova Gas Power - China Services, said natural gas will help China replace coal with a scalable power supply.

Rotating Machinery Services conducts specialty repair, maintenance, overhaul, and custom manufacturing for critical OEM and non-OEM turbomachinery infrastructure.

Harbin Electric and GE Vernova delivered steam turbines, generators, and three 9HA.01 gas turbines, producing 2 GW of power to satisfy China’s decarbonization goals.

The new power plant replaces the current facility and reduces natural gas consumption by 15%.

With over $80 million currently invested in the Global Repair Service Center, GE Vernova plans to meet regional population growth and power demand by keeping its fleets operational.

Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz explain root-cause analysis and how it assists operators in diagnosing turbomachinery failures.

This year, the turbomachinery industry was characterized by several trends—from technological innovation to gas turbines’ supporting role in renewably integrated grids.