Hydro Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/hydro/ The power industry's trusted source for generation technology, O&M, and legal & regulatory news for coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind & solar power plants; power jobs Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:55:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.powermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-p-power-32x32.jpg Hydro Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/hydro/ 32 32 Major Retrofit Restores Early 1900s Hydropower Dam https://www.powermag.com/major-retrofit-restores-early-1900s-hydropower-dam/ https://www.powermag.com/major-retrofit-restores-early-1900s-hydropower-dam/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:55:43 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245524 A hydroelectric facility that first came online in 1903 stands as a testament to early 20th-century hydroelectric engineering. Although much of its original structure and machinery remains in service today, a recent breaker upgrade illustrates how thoughtful modernization and modern equipment built “like it used to be” can sustain aging infrastructure.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/major-retrofit-restores-early-1900s-hydropower-dam/feed/ 0 POWER DIGEST [December 2025] https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-december-2025/ https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-december-2025/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:54:27 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245528 Framatome has been selected by Electrabel, part of ENGIE Group, to modernize the rod control system of the Tihange 3 nuclear reactor in Belgium.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-december-2025/feed/ 0 Procuring Power: Experts Discuss Contract Complexities https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/ https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:25:00 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=244856 Securing a reliable supply of electricity requires plenty of research to balance the risks and rewards of striking a deal.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/feed/ 0 Successfully Closing a Power Plant? It’s All in the Details https://www.powermag.com/successfully-closing-a-power-plant-its-all-in-the-details/ https://www.powermag.com/successfully-closing-a-power-plant-its-all-in-the-details/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:26:00 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=244858 The retirement of older thermal power generation facilities, driven by a transition to cleaner forms of energy, has increased in recent years as utilities and other power generators mothball plants that are uneconomic or simply no longer needed.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/successfully-closing-a-power-plant-its-all-in-the-details/feed/ 0 Boost Profits & Reliability by Migrating and Integrating Critical Process Data https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/boost-profits-reliability-by-migrating-and-integrating-critical-process-data/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:51:24 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=244428 Process manufacturers and power producers are feeling the pressure of tight margins and increasing economic uncertainty. The data tools that engineers and plant operators have relied on for years are rapidly evolving, prompting many to consider how and when to migrate to a new data management platform that enables a more efficient and seamless integration […]

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]]> Using Data to Drive Power Decisions with Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™) https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/using-data-to-drive-power-decisions-with-energy-management-as-a-service-emaas/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:17:04 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=244184 Power requirements for industrial and utility operations change constantly, creating a mismatch with static power solutions. This whitepaper discusses Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™) and how it transforms temporary power into actively managed systems. Key topics include: How load analysis, real-time monitoring, and specialized expertise optimize power delivery and performance Applications for infrastructure transitions, […]

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]]> Wedge Kammprofile Gasket Critical to Complete Turnaround in October 2021 https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/wedge-kammprofile-gasket-critical-to-complete-turnaround-in-october-2021/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:54:46 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=244165 In this case study, Lamons helped a Montana refinery overcome a critical flange misalignment issue during the final stages of an FCC unit turnaround. Traditional methods and standard gaskets failed to resolve the problem, threatening costly delays and safety risks. Leveraging our engineering expertise and rapid response capabilities, Lamons designed and delivered a custom wedge […]

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]]> India’s Largest Coal-Fired Plant Also Part of Country’s Energy Transition https://www.powermag.com/indias-largest-coal-fired-plant-also-part-of-countrys-energy-transition/ https://www.powermag.com/indias-largest-coal-fired-plant-also-part-of-countrys-energy-transition/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:21:47 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=241903 The NTPC Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, with an installed generation capacity of 4,783 MW, comprises 13 coal-fired units and includes solar and hydropower installations. The plant continues to implement advanced emission-control technologies as part of India’s broader decarbonization strategy.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/indias-largest-coal-fired-plant-also-part-of-countrys-energy-transition/feed/ 0 POWER Digest [October 2025] https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-october-2025/ https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-october-2025/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:06:03 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=242002 Two business conglomerates with interests across Asia announced a partnership to build six geothermal power plants in Indonesia.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/power-digest-october-2025/feed/ 0 Salt River Project, Emerson Complete Hydropower Modernization Project https://www.powermag.com/salt-river-project-emerson-complete-hydropower-modernization-project/ https://www.powermag.com/salt-river-project-emerson-complete-hydropower-modernization-project/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:58:20 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=242342 Industrial technology group Emerson said the company has completed a multi-year modernization project at four hydroelectric dams along the Salt River in Arizona. The upgrades, announced September 30, are at Salt River Project (SRP) facilities with combined generation capacity of 265 MW.

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