Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis (MD&A) was retained by a utility to perform a stub-shaft repair of a generator rotor collector-end shaft. The customer reported that the generator rotor had suffered a ...

GenServe, a leading independent provider of backup power solutions for commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure applications, today announced its acquisition of Valleywide Generator Service ...

FORT LEE, Va. (March 20, 2014) -- At an Army field site, it becomes as inconspicuous as the sounds of trees rustling in the wind or birds chirping. The hum of power generators may get a bit of ...

As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

Today’s electrical grid delivers reliable electricity to millions of homes and businesses. However, electrical failures that affect large geographic areas do happen on a recurring basis due to ...

Among maintenance outage quandaries power plant operators face is whether to send components off site for repair or have the work done on site. In instances where the job can be accomplished either ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A recall of more than 300,000 portable generators has been expanded after additional injuries were reported. The recall of the Generac and DR 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt ...