Voltage reduction is no way to shed excessive load

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Voltage reduction lessens reactive power demand and stabilizes transmission voltages. Such beneficial effect remains as long as the voltage is maintained at a reduced level. In addition, voltage reduction is capable of decreasing load for only a short duration of time.

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing, Engineering for Electric Power Equip, Switchgear and switchboard apparatus, Power Regulators & Parts, Electric power distribution, Electrical engineering, Electric power production, Power regulators

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Advancing fossil-fired powerplant technology

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Stone & Webster Engineering Corp helps utilities design new fossil-fuel plants and extend the life of old ones. The company uses proprietary software to help select fuels, improve controls, reduce NOx and clean the air.

Motor and Generator Manufacturing, Motors and generators, Architectural services, Engineering for Electrical, Electronics Pl, Fossil Fuel Electric Generators, Services, Engineering services, Engineering firms, Design and construction, Electronics, Production engineering, Fossil fuel power plants, Stone and Webster Engineering Corp.

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Utilities awaken to value of dormant assets

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Many electric utilities are raising capital by selling obsolete powerplants to real estate developers. Others try to repower such plants to obtain added capacity or convert them into offices or industrial spaces.

Remodeling and renovation

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