Interactive Control

Sebastien Bertrand
  • 5.0 (2)
  • TECHNOLOGY
Interactive Control

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

  1. AUG 16

    Cybersecurity in Power Generation

    In this episode we talk about what cybersecurity means within the power generation industry with Arthi Vasudevan - Cybersecurity product manager with GE Vernova. We review basics concepts, current challenges and how to manage cybersecurity for controls systems. OT Cybersecurity Solutions for Energy | GE Vernova

    17 min

  2. MAR 25

    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.  Controls Lifecare Services (CLS) | GE Vernova

    18 min

  3. 11/13/2023

    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.

    38 min

  4. 10/02/2023

    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.

    51 min

  5. 08/30/2023

    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.

    43 min

  6. 08/01/2023

    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.

    47 min

  7. 06/30/2023

    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.

    43 min

  8. 05/30/2023

    Lessons Learned from Controls Project Management

    In this episode I discuss controls project management and ways you can help your project run more smoothly with my guest Brett Maclaren. Topics include Brett's experience as a nuclear submarine officer, responsibilities of a controls project manager, as well as common challenges and advice for controls projects.

    46 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Sebastien Bertrand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sebastien Bertrand
  • Show Website
    Interactive Control

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