2020 PEI Issue 2
Power Engineering International Issue 2 2020
Spotlight on new tech
For some time the energy industry has focused on the challenge of how to manage the intermittency of renewables.
As more clean energy generation comes onto the grid " particularly...
Specialist coatings for gas turbines
Knowledge is key to sourcing the most effective replacement coatings for gas turbines.
Predicting substation failures with thermal imaging
In this article, Andrew Baker, director at industrial technology company FLIR Systems puts the potential of thermal imaging in focus.
The potential value of DSOs
Keeping costs low is essential as we move towards flexible electricity systems, write Gareth Davies and David Cox from AFRY Management Consulting.
Blazing a trail to a decentralised future
Flexible power solutions are vital to making decentralised energy fulfil its potential, says Dan Ibbetson.
Why monitoring and control systems could transform renewables
As renewable energy investments grow rapidly, the role of monitoring and control systems for these assets is becoming vital, writes Pritil Gunjan.
Why it’s hydrogen’s time to take off
Renewables can't carry all the world's energy demand on its shoulders. Now is the time for low carbon hydrogen, argue Worley's Frank Wouters and Dr Paul Ebert.
Ed’s Note: Spotlight on new tech
For some time the energy industry has focused on the challenge of how to manage the intermittency of renewables.
Wall of sound: Managing noise in CHP plants
Robert Lomax examines existing technologies addressing industrial noise emissions from CHP plants.
Davos 2020 – Focus on climate crisis at Swiss summit
Thomas Leurent, the CEO of the energy-tech firm Akselos, provides feedback on the climate change debate at the World Economic Forum in Davos.