Blogs & Articles

Data, Risk and Turbines

January 7, 2020

By Frank Todd, Manager Thermal Performance Featured in EnergyTech Magazine We all have had to make a decision based on information that we were not quite sure was reliable, knowing that the decision could cost us quite a packet (English slang for a whole

How to bring your new CCGT staff up to speed

April 11, 2019

Combined Cycle Power Plants these days are like gas stations; whenever one starts up, another one crops up across the corner. Competition is fierce and with a small team, this puts a strain on the plant and heightens risk.

Looking for the 'easy' button? A simulator maintenance agreement could be the answer.

September 27, 2018

To keep your simulator and plant in sync requires effort, and often taxes an already busy staff. A little pre-planning can make everyone’s life easier. That’s where a simulator maintenance agreement shines.

Helping thermal power plants operate 'closer to the edge' -- How traditional power can be profitable in the age of renewables

July 26, 2018

Conventional power plants burning coal and natural gas need to seize every opportunity to be profitable in this new energy era.

'Second simulator' project reaches another major milestone

June 14, 2018

The first of three US nuclear power plants for which GSE is building a full-scope second simulator has completed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), another major project milestone.

Is your simulator's electrical model meeting industry standards?

March 29, 2018

High-fidelity electrical modeling software allows your plant operations staff to train on the unusual events highlighted in recent guidelines and which are based on historical events.

PPA Procedure Writer Certification: Why you should get certified

March 15, 2018

Procedures drive the safe and efficient operation of the company. They must be well written, clearly understood and accurate to support error-free performance.

Which I/O System is right for your simulator?

February 22, 2018

IO problems causing simulator downtime? In this blog we discuss the pros and cons of custom vs modular IO systems and compare some of the most well-known modular IO system providers.

10 best simulation and training year-end spends

November 20, 2017

When your boss says funds are available at the end of the year, you better have a quote in hand. Here are some quick turnaround projects to put your year-end money to good use!

3 tips for planning your second simulator project

November 8, 2017

We're halfway through the first full-scope nuclear power plant simulator project the US has seen in years and letting you in on 3 tips to help you prepare for and plan your second simulator project.

What is Virtual Commissioning and why is there so much buzz about it?

August 24, 2017

Power plants have their own unique lifecycle and are ever evolving. Whether it’s digitalization of analog, equipment upgrades, environmental systems or advanced control applications, chances are that your plant is consistently in some phase of commissioning new equipment and processes.

Fidelity Matters: What “High-fidelity” Really Means

June 21, 2017

While all simulation vendors claim that they can provide high-fidelity power plant simulators, what does the term “high-fidelity” really mean? If you require a high-fidelity power plant simulator, either by law or by virtue, it is important to note that not all high-fidelity simulators are created equal.