Interactive Control Sebastien Bertrand
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If you work with controls in power generation as an Operator, Engineer, Maintenance Person, or Plant Manager, this podcast is for you. Our focus is on answering real questions and solving real problems with real controls experts.
We cover topics such as unit startup issues, alarm rationalization, loop tuning, instrumentation calibration, various system overviews, component breakdowns, and much more.
** Voted one of the Top 20 Instrumentation Podcasts of 2021 **
If you have questions or ideas for a topic, please message me on LinkedIn or at: sebastien.bertrand@ge.com
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Controls lifecycle challenges... and solutions
In this episode I discuss the challenges of managing control systems over time – the type of issues, why it matters, and what you can do about it – with my guest, Thaha Nazeemudeen with GE Vernova.
Topics include examples of problems related to cost management, availability qualified personnel and, of course, obsolescence and cybersecurity.
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Advanced Turbine Controls Part 4 - System Reliability
This episode is the conclusion of a 4-part series on Advanced Turbine Controls. In this episode I talk about System Reliability with my guest Bob Bellis. Other topics covered in this series are Startup Agility, Combustion Versatility, and Load Flexibility.
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Advanced Turbine Controls Part 3 – Load Flexibility
This episode is part 3 of a 4-part series on Advanced Turbine Controls. In this episode I talk about Load Flexibility with my guest Bob Bellis. Other topics covered in this series are Startup Agility, Combustion Versatility, and System Reliability.
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Advanced Turbine Controls Part 2 – Combustion Versatility
This episode is part 2 of a 4-part series on Advanced Turbine Controls. In this episode I talk about Combustion Versatility with my guest Bob Bellis. Other topics covered in this series are Startup Agility, Load Flexibility, and System Reliability.
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Advanced Turbine Controls Part 1 – Startup Agility
This episode is part 1 of a 4-part series on Advanced Turbine Controls. In this episode I talk about Startup Agility with my guest Bob Bellis. Topics covered include changing role of turbine startup, benefits of fast start and startup assurance, relationship to ancillary services, and considerations for simple cycle vs combined cycle plants.
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In Consideration of Controls Service Offerings
In this episode I discuss different Control Service Offerings with my guest Robert Lewis. Topics covered include Phone and Remote Support, Site Visits, Preventive Maintenance, Patching, and more.