Abstract: A system and method to preemptively adjust power generation of one or more non-solar power generators based on near term solar generation capability, spinning reserve margin, and/or power grid spinning reserve forecast requirements to offset solar power generation based on geospatial regional solar conditions.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward at least one conduit along a fluid flow path into a heat exchanger. The radiation sensor is configured to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the at least one conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, to compare the temperature to a threshold range, and to adjust a fluid flow through the fluid flow path or the at least one conduit if the temperature deviates from the threshold range.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward a conduit within a heat recovery steam generator, and to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, and to compare the temperature to a threshold value.

Abstract: A system and method to preemptively adjust power generation of one or more non-solar power generators based on near term solar generation capability, spinning reserve margin, and/or power grid spinning reserve forecast requirements to offset solar power generation based on geospatial regional solar conditions.

Abstract: A system and method to preemptively adjust power generation of one or more non-wind power generators based on near term wind generation capability, spinning reserve margin, and/or power grid spinning reserve forecast requirements to offset wind power generation based on geospatial regional wind conditions.

Abstract: A system and method to preemptively adjust power generation of one or more non-wind power generators based on near term wind generation capability, spinning reserve margin, and/or power grid spinning reserve forecast requirements to offset wind power generation based on geospatial regional wind conditions.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation detector array configured to direct a field of view toward multiple conduits within a fluid flow path from a turbine into a heat exchanger. The radiation detector array is configured to output a signal indicative of a multi-dimensional temperature profile of the fluid flow path based on thermal radiation emitted by the conduits. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation detector array. The controller is configured to determine a temperature variation across the fluid flow path based on the signal, and to compare the temperature variation to a threshold value.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward a conduit within a heat recovery steam generator, and to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, and to compare the temperature to a threshold value.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation sensor configured to direct a field of view toward at least one conduit along a fluid flow path into a heat exchanger. The radiation sensor is configured to output a signal indicative of a temperature of the at least one conduit. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation sensor. The controller is configured to determine the temperature based on the signal, to compare the temperature to a threshold range, and to adjust a fluid flow through the fluid flow path or the at least one conduit if the temperature deviates from the threshold range.

Abstract: A system includes a radiation detector array configured to direct a field of view toward multiple conduits within a fluid flow path from a turbine into a heat exchanger. The radiation detector array is configured to output a signal indicative of a multi-dimensional temperature profile of the fluid flow path based on thermal radiation emitted by the conduits. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the radiation detector array. The controller is configured to determine a temperature variation across the fluid flow path based on the signal, and to compare the temperature variation to a threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the transportation and installation of portable step-up power transformers for a power generating station due to failure or unavailability of installed step up transformers. A large MVA portable transformer may be used to alleviate or minimize these issues by being purpose built for transportability and commissioning speed. The portable transformer is transportable by road or lighter rail. Its size and weight are arranged to overcome restrictions such was weight limits, bridge constraints, and power line constraints. This device may also provide for rapid commissioning and decommissioning. This transformer may be a set of three single-phase units of sufficient size to be used as a generator step up transformer in three-phase operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the transportation and installation of portable step-up power transformers for a power generating station due to failure or unavailability of installed step up transformers. A large MVA portable transformer may be used to alleviate or minimize these issues by being purpose built for transportability and commissioning speed. The portable transformer is transportable by road or lighter rail. Its size and weight are arranged to overcome restrictions such was weight limits, bridge constraints, and power line constraints. This device may also provide for rapid commissioning and decommissioning. This transformer may be a set of three single-phase units of sufficient size to be used as a generator step up transformer in three-phase operation.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring the operation of a plurality of turbines in respective operating locations. The method includes inputting operation data from each of the turbines and processing the operation data to generate secondary operation data. Further, the method also includes generating at least one report based on the secondary operation data.

Abstract: The system and method of the invention provide for remotely monitoring the operation of at least one turbine, the turbine being disposed in an operating location. The method comprises inputting input data from the turbine; and processing the input data to generate verified performance data, the processing including determining validity of the input data and performing at least one calculation on the input data, which is valid, to generate the verified performance data. The method further includes generating a collection of stored data in a database based on at least one of the input data and the verified performance data.

Abstract: The system and method of the invention provide for remotely monitoring the operation of at least one turbine, the turbine being disposed in an operating location. The method comprises inputting input data from the turbine; and processing the input data to generate verified performance data, the processing including determining validity of the input data and performing at least one calculation on the input data, which is valid, to generate the verified performance data. The method further includes generating a collection of stored data in a database based on at least one of the input data and the verified performance data.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring the operation of a plurality of turbines in respective operating locations. The method includes inputting operation data from each of the turbines and processing the operation data to generate secondary operation data. Further, the method also includes generating at least one report based on the secondary operation data.

Abstract: An electrical bus isolation system includes a pair of bus bar supporting members, each of which includes a first substantially flat surface portion configured to retain a first bus bar, and second and third substantially flat surface portions each disposed on opposite sides of the first surface portion, and defining an offset in height from the first surface portion. The second and third surface portions are configured to retain opposite lateral sides of a second bus bar when the pair of supporting members are operatively engaged, with corresponding second and third surface portions facing each other such that the first bus bar is retained in a fixed position relative to the second bus bar in a parallel spaced relationship thereto and at a distance determined by the offset in height. An air gap between the bus bars electrically isolates the bus bars and prevents corona discharge between the bus bars.

Abstract: An electrical bus isolation system includes a pair of bus bar supporting members, each of which includes a first substantially flat surface portion configured to retain a first bus bar, and second and third substantially flat surface portions each disposed on opposite sides of the first surface portion, and defining an offset in height from the first surface portion. The second and third surface portions are configured to retain opposite lateral sides of a second bus bar when the pair of supporting members are operatively engaged, with corresponding second and third surface portions facing each other such that the first bus bar is retained in a fixed position relative to the second bus bar in a parallel spaced relationship thereto and at a distance determined by the offset in height. An air gap between the bus bars electrically isolates the bus bars and prevents corona discharge between the bus bars.