Power I n t e r n a t io n al
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Geothermal Generator
Gets vital overhaul
Benefits of outsourcing plant maintenance
Attraction grows for tidal power
Jatropha
Exploiting the biofuel potential of an all-purpose energy crop
Nuclear Power
Decommissioning, safety and refuelling dominate the industry
Coal-fired Power
Clean technologies designed to reduce pollution
6 A project to overhaul a
generator at a geothermal energy plant required
careful planning to ensure the minimum of disruption.
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33 Renewable Energy 8 Exploiting tidal power 8 New coils boost output of geothermal generator
42 Nuclear Power 8 Decommissioning dominates
54 Focus on Coal 8 Cleaner technologies reduce pollution
12 Intelligent design 21 A smart approach to valve control 22 Bent to efficiency 24 Availability of power generation kit
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30 Standby power for hospital 40 Jatropha: multi-purpose energy crop 49 Extend the life of grinding elements 50 Index of advertisers
6 Transmission & Distribution Technology 8 New connections bring North Sea renewable energy onshore 8 Substation boom in wake of transmission and distribution contracts
15 Operation & Maintenance of Power Plants 8 Why third-party operations and maintenance makes sense 8 Variable speeds and ease of configuration top actuator demands
27 Engine & Turbine Technology 8 Distributed power maintains power plant efficiency
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