https://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/Learn best practices, ask technical questions & join power & water industry discussions. Over 16,000 process automation engineers use Emerson Exchange 365.en-USTelligent Community 13https://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/oem-improves-transformer-oil-filling-accuracy-and-fatigue-test-reliability-with-coriolis-measurementFri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:741e67d2-4634-496c-a817-7d453f58987eJim CahillEnsuring accuracy and repeatability in transformer manufacturing is critical, not only for product quality, but also for long-term performance and reliability in the field. The team at Asya Trafo, a leading transformer test equipment manufacturer, faced a familiar challenge: how to improve oil filling precision and mechanical fatigue testing consistency while reducing maintenance and operational […] The post OEM Improves Transformer Oil Filling Accuracy and Fatigue Test Reliability with Coriolis Measurement appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Measurement Instrumentationreliabilitytransformer oil filling accuracytransformer testing reliabilityOEM / Engineered Solutions ProvidersFlowMicro Motion Coriolis flow meterCoriolis mass flow meterpower generationhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/protecting-critical-infrastructure-nerc-cip-015-01-and-internal-network-security-monitoring-insmWed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:68ced66b-f112-47ea-bf0c-2eaa2fc192f3Jim CahillWe unpack what the NERC CIP-015-01 standard requires, the compliance timelines utilities must plan for, and the practical challenges of deploying monitoring inside operational technology environments. The post Protecting Critical Infrastructure: NERC CIP-015-01 and Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM) appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.cybersecuritypower and waterWater & Wastewaterpower generationNick Janouskovechttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/quantum-cascade-and-tunable-diode-laser-technologies-simplify-analyzers-for-continuous-emissions-monitoring-systemsFri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:a89a40ae-7d7c-463e-9a1f-ba59411fa954Jim CahillPower, Apr 2026, Smart Systems Power Up Modern Emissions Monitoring; by Keith N. Linsley: https://www.powermag.com/smart-systems-power-up-modern-emissions-monitoring/ The post Quantum Cascade and Tunable Diode Laser Technologies Simplify Analyzers for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Industrial Energy & Onsite UtilitiesRosemount CT AnalyzerMeasurement InstrumentationCEM systemsCEMsflue gas analyzersTDL analyzerKeith LinsleyQCL analyzerair pollution analyzersContinuous Emissions Monitoringpower generationlaser analyzersEnergy & Emissionshttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/turning-flow-data-into-operational-advantage-inside-the-micro-motion-coriolis-transmitter-portfolioFri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:138b0542-51ee-4fe9-aab5-9a9917e9c0feJim CahillAcross industries—from chemical and energy to life sciences—operators are being asked to do more with less. Processes must run reliably, systems must integrate smoothly, and regulatory expectations continue to rise. At the same time, traditional approaches to flow measurement verification often introduce downtime, site visits, and uncertainty that teams can’t afford. As product managers for […] The post Turning Flow Data into Operational Advantage: Inside the Micro Motion ™ Coriolis Transmitter Portfolio appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Life Sciences & MedicalMeasurement InstrumentationChemicalOEM / Engineered Solutions ProvidersMicro Motionpower generationFood & BeverageOil & GasFlow Datacoriolis transmitterhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/the-fast-path-to-better-performance-in-older-turbinesTue, 31 Mar 2026 12:19:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:5a90e316-e7b9-4ad3-bf1d-2179d47461e4Jim CahillThe world has been harvesting wind as an energy source for a very long time. Don Quijote was “tilting at windmills” in the 17th century, long before anyone imagined a car, much less an electric one. We’ve come a long way from simply using the wind to grind grain and pump water. Today, wind turbines […] The post The Fast Path to Better Performance in Older Turbines appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.and boost performance in aging wind fleets.FastSustainable Energyimprove reliabilitypower generationcost-effective turbine retrofits help extend asset lifehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/turning-renewable-data-into-actionable-grid-intelligenceTue, 10 Mar 2026 12:05:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:1e9bc93c-36f1-4654-886c-33692cd44ac2Jim CahillManaging power generation is complex even in the best of times, but with an emerging new energy economy, operations have become significantly more difficult. Today, organizations are not just trying to manage many different OEM versions of a single type of generation asset. Instead, they are combining multiple types of generation—solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, […] The post Turning Renewable Data into Actionable Grid Intelligence appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Control & Safety SystemsbatterySustainable EnergyhydrogenovationBESSOvation Green SCADApower generationRenewableswindsolarH2Softwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/mastering-hybrid-generation-with-integrated-controlTue, 03 Mar 2026 13:51:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:acae576a-21ca-4f66-afdc-a1e6b2abcd5fJim CahillModern society is facing two complex challenges emerging in parallel. On one hand, electrification around the globe is expanding at a mind-blowing rate. AI, personal electronics, electric vehicles, and more have dramatically increased energy consumption, and there seems to be no end in sight. At the same time, calls for a higher percentage of renewable […] The post Mastering Hybrid Generation with Integrated Control appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.clean energyHybrid PPCControl & Safety SystemsSustainable EnergyAIovation greenovationSolar PVpower generationRenewablesPPCwindSoftwarepower planthttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/bringing-order-to-distributed-energy-complexityTue, 24 Feb 2026 13:05:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:258c3723-e48c-4beb-bb60-d43ee51c76d8Jim CahillThere is more pressure than ever on power generation companies to increase output, and many organizations are finding that the best way to do so is to find new, nontraditional ways to accomplish increased throughput. As a result, the world is seeing a major shift in the way power is being delivered. The modern power […] The post Bringing Order to Distributed Energy Complexity appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Grid EdgeControl & Safety Systemsmicrogridrenewable energyovationDERpower generationutilitiessolarhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/the-renewable-ready-roadmap-for-hyperscale-data-centersTue, 17 Feb 2026 13:44:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:485c35c5-e23a-43cd-958a-a384cfecb832Jim CahillThere is no shortage of content these days covering the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), both in the world in general and across industrial manufacturing. AI is exciting, and will unquestionably create a paradigm shift in decision making, industrial acceleration, workforce upskilling and mobility, and more automated workflows in the years ahead. But another, […] The post The Renewable-Ready Roadmap for Hyperscale Data Centers appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Control & Safety SystemsSCADAAIovation greenData CenterPVpower generationsolarSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/the-renewable-ready-roadmap-for-hyperscale-data-centers-1347111189Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:44:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:09541e23-563a-42f5-872e-bfe939eb3826Jim CahillThere is no shortage of content these days covering the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), both in the world in general and across industrial manufacturing. AI is exciting, and will unquestionably create a paradigm shift in decision making, industrial acceleration, workforce upskilling and mobility, and more automated workflows in the years ahead. But another, […] The post The Renewable-Ready Roadmap for Hyperscale Data Centers appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Data CentersControl & Safety SystemsSCADAAIovation greenData CenterPVpower generationsolarSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/the-shift-reshaping-power-generation-and-grid-operationsTue, 10 Feb 2026 13:27:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:0947f2dd-04db-43d6-867b-35cd0a168433Jim CahillIn his recent article in Power magazine, Emerson’s Mike Ames shared that the power industry, historically, hasn’t typically been a source of sweeping changes. However, recent events have changed that trend: “As the steady state behavior in power grid’s generation, transmission and distribution begins to change more rapidly, the next few years are shaping up […] The post The Shift Reshaping Power Generation and Grid Operations appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.digital transformationGenAISimulationgenerationPowerAIOvation Virtual Advisorovationdigital twinpower generationSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/advancing-hydro-operations-through-next-generation-automationThu, 22 Jan 2026 13:49:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:ef8cd993-06e6-4b15-8d06-ba9e38a993a6Jim CahillFor as little attention as it gets, hydro generation is a surprisingly important part of global power infrastructure. Many of the most critical sites around the world have been in operation for decades, reliably generating energy and supplying water management for communities. In his recent article in Power magazine, Emerson’s Matthew Roberts explores the modern […] The post Advancing Hydro Operations Through Next-Generation Automation appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.HydroControl & Safety SystemsEnterprise operations platformPowerAIBoundless Automationrenewable energycontrol systemovationdigital twinpower generationSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/successfully-planning-and-executing-natural-gas-power-projectsWed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:87d8333a-409d-4096-a9f0-4a2d44eb10d7Jim CahillStandardizing instrumentation is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk in natural‑gas power projects. Selecting a single main instrumentation vendor (level, pressure, flow, analytics, and safety) creates consistent engineering standards and streamlines design, installation, and commissioning. Emerson provides a full instrumentation portfolio plus integrated project management and turnkey metering and analytical solutions. Early […] The post Successfully Planning and Executing Natural Gas Power Projects appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.MeasurementMeasurement Instrumentationnatural gasPowerpower generationEPChttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/f/discussions-questions/11373/emerson-offers-intelligent-energy-management-for-data-centersTue, 23 Dec 2025 10:16:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:55ae4d0e-fa88-422a-8395-0a1589be8695Greg SchirmWith the explosion of AI and the continued growth of cloud computing, data centers are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption while maintaining uptime and reliability. At Emerson, we offer data center energy management and electrical control solutions that deliver advanced automation and optimization strategies to help operators boost power usage, improve efficiency and lower operating costs. Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform simplifies the operational complexities faced by data centers via a unified platform that offers intelligent energy management thru real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated control of distributed energy resources. Learn about data center energy management systems and electrical controls here: Data Center Energy Managementhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/addressing-ai-driven-power-generation-demand-surgeMon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:5080bb7d-31df-4145-9f72-c8e346620f5aJim CahillIn a POWER Magazine article and podcast, Emerson Addresses Power Industry’s AI-Driven Demand Surge, Emerson’s Seth Harris joins Executive Editor Aaron Larson to discuss these challenges and the role of automation and AI-enabled technologies to help address these challenges. The post Addressing AI-Driven Power Generation Demand Surge appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.AMSRosemountpodcastSeth HarrisMicro MotionAspenTechartificial intelligenceovationData CenterFisherpower generationhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/turning-green-hydrogen-ambition-into-reliable-scalable-realityThu, 04 Dec 2025 13:10:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:49314158-198d-4fe8-b8d6-b78f43e43522Jim CahillMuch of the focus on green energy is centered around solar and wind generation. However, there are many different potential sources of green energy, and one of the most exciting, if not the most well-known, is green hydrogen (GH2). From pilot programs testing GH2 vehicles in manufacturing facilities to large-scale power production sites managing a […] The post Turning Green Hydrogen Ambition into Reliable, Scalable Reality appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.reliabilitySCADAAMS opticshydrogenBoundless Automationovation greenpower generationMtellH2Energy & EmissionsSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/successfully-planning-and-executing-power-projectsMon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6886f248-283c-45a7-bade-4d18abb0c576Jim CahillCombined cycle plants will play a crucial role in this growth in electricity production. Emerson’s Ovation distributed control system automates 18 of the 20 largest combined cycle plants here in the U.S. Ovation Green automates many other forms of non-hydrocarbon energy sources, including nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery, and green hydrogen. The post Successfully Planning and Executing Power Projects appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Capital Projectscombined cycle plantovation greenovationpower generationhttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/the-sun-rises-on-new-cybersecurity-demandsTue, 21 Oct 2025 12:07:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:b23be175-cf7e-4e14-8f2a-69fbb9a465c8Jim CahillSolar generation has been around for a very long time. However, until recently, it always made up a very small percentage of global power generation. As a result, solar generation was never really considered critical infrastructure. Today, however, that dynamic is changing, and as Emily Affare explores in her recent article in North American Clean […] The post The Sun Rises on New Cybersecurity Demands appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.cybersecurityNERC CIPSustainable Energyrenewable energyovationpower generationsolarSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/from-cloud-to-control-layer-making-genai-work-for-powerTue, 14 Oct 2025 12:42:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:f3941828-ca8e-4383-ba50-4622281afd8eJim CahillLook around and you’ll very quickly discover just how rapidly the world is changing. Electric vehicles—including those used for mass transportation—seem to be around every corner. People communicate and entertain themselves using a wide array of electronic mobile devices. Data centers are popping up around the globe to power AI engines that are reshaping our […] The post From Cloud to Control Layer: Making GenAI Work for Power appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.GenAIControl & Safety SystemsAIsmart gridLLMturbineovationcloudpower generationSoftwarehttps://emersonexchange365.com/industries/power/b/power_-_blog/posts/powerful-adaptive-model-predictive-control-for-power-plant-efficiency-and-reliabilityThu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ab20871-1850-42d9-91e6-89299f469ad6Jim CahillEmerson’s Nikolaos Pratikakis and Michael Painter presented Modernizing Power Plant Control with Aspen DMC3: AI-Enhanced MPC for Efficiency and Reliability at the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference. The post Powerful Adaptive Model Predictive Control for Power Plant Efficiency and Reliability appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Nikolaos PratikakisOvationUG2025AspenTechovationpower generationMichael Paintermodel predictive controlindustrial software