Steam turbines convert the thermal energy in motive steam to rotating mechanical energy, and the generator converts that energy into electrical power. One important requirement for safe and reliable ...

The word “thermodynamics” conjures up visions of complex mathematics to many people, even some with technical backgrounds. Yet, relatively simple formulas from thermodynamics can be used explain much ...

(Editor’s Note: This story originally ran in November 2008 and has proved a perennial favorite of Power Engineering readers. With the New Year we thought we’d share it again. Click here to see the ...

This article describes how a multivariable pressure transmitter with built-in dynamic compensation can correct for many of the errors and inaccuracies that can occur in differential pressure based ...