Instrumentation & Controls

Nuclear has a key role to play in the net zero energy system of the future, but if it’s to unlock its true potential then it must embrace digitalization, writes Sam Stephens, director and head of Digital for SNC-Lavalin’s nuclear sector. Article originally published on Power Engineering International. Nuclear will play a crucial role in the transition to net-zero, not

Siemens Energy said it will list its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) industrial cyber security solution in AWS Marketplace. AWS’s capabilities are expected to better enable MDR’s technology to collect and analyze large volumes of data to monitor for cyber threats. Secure cloud capabilities that can integrate digital applications and leverage sensitive data – such as real-time monitoring and detection

AVEVA’s David Thomason spoke with Clarion Energy at CERAWeek about the future of cloud-based platforms for managing power plant data and how an increase in distributed energy resources (DERs) is affecting the way data is used, stored and shared.

Less than 20% of data generated by industrial companies is actually used. Even less is analyzed. This means up to 80% of data is lost for analytics and decision-making.

Exelon Generation will utilize a $50 million federal cost-share award to fully digitalize the control room at its Limerick Generating Station in Pennsylvania. Once completed, the Limerick plant would be the first fully digital safety system upgrade at a U.S. nuclear power facility. Exelon will spend $42 million while the U.S. Department of Energy will kick in the $50 million.

A collaborative project to provide energy resiliency has been completed at a Puerto Rican home for neglected children. The three-year effort includes work and equipment from ASCO Power Technologies, Affiliated Engineers, Engineers without Borders and Schneider Electric. The microgrid delivers energy security for the Hogan Alberque para Ninos Jesus de Nazaret children’s home in Puerto Rico. In the wake of

Japan power generator Tohoku Electric Power Co. has selected Mitsubishi Power’s digital solutions suite for its combined cycle gas turbine plant currently under construction. Mitsubishi Power is contracted to deliver its TOMONI digital tools for Unit 1 of the Joetsu Thermal Power Station in Joetsu city, Niigate Prefecture. The 572-MW CCGT plant is scheduled to begin operations in December 2022.