Power I n t e r n a t i o n a l
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May 2013
Contents Strengthening
Grid Stability Ensures security of supply
Power I n t e r n a t io n al Minimise Outages
Fuse-saving circuit breaker helps prevent electricity disruption
Cable Cleats
Recognising the vital importance in cabling installations
Wind Generation
New technologies help harvest energy from lower-wind sites
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Strengthened grid stability and security of power supply have become key drivers in electricity
transmission developments. See page 7.
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41 Repair and Wear 43 Grinding Elements 46 Coal Fly Ash 50 Index of advertisers
7 Transmission & Distribution Technology 8 Security of supply drives investment 8 No room for errors
19 Operation & Maintenance of Power Plants 8 Meeting the challenge of operational excellence 8 Maintenance: plan and be proactive
27 Engine & Turbine Technology 8 Energy efficiency driven by turbine replacement and upgrades 8 Cost pressures for wind turbine bearings
35 Renewable Energy 8 New technologies ensure demand for wind generation remains high 8 Renewable energy turns to electric valve control
48 Nuclear Power 8 Metal reactor decommissioning
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