Finding lost megawatts

Saving money is not something one generally associates with maintenance. Industry literature often lumps maintenance into the operation and maintenance costs column as if cost is the only applicable label. What many at power plants are discovering, however, is that the return on a plant`s maintenance investment can be substantial. Ignoring preventive maintenance or using outdated maintenance technology can rob plant owners of millions in potential generation revenue. The plants highlighted in this article on maintenance are using the latest technology and methods to recapture money and power lost to normal wear and tear.