Blogs & Articles

Data, Risk and Turbines

May 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

Online Distance Learning for Operators and Engineers is the Easy Alternative

April 2, 2020

Social distancing due to Covid-19 is disrupting work processes…

Helping thermal power plants operate ‘closer to the edge’ – Profitability in a dynamic load environment

March 6, 2020

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

How to bring your new CCGT staff up to speed

January 11, 2020

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.

Increasing ROI through Simulation and the "Digital Twin"

January 3, 2020

The term "digital twin" is the new buzz word in the industry, but the technology is not new. Thinking of your simulator as a digital twin brings a whole new set of possibilities for testing and training.

Camo Construction: How Veteran Talent is Giving the Construction Industry the Boost It Needs

April 24, 2019

Nearly every city in the US is forecasting growth in construction…

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.

'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!