For owners and developers of power plants, the decision between simple or combined cycle can be a tough one. As their name implies, simple-cycle plants are less complex, making them faster and cheaper ...

The lifeblood of the combined cycle plant is its water chemistry program. This is particularly true for plants designed for high pressures and temperatures as well as fast starts and cycling. Even ...

The Golden Spread Electric Cooperative today cut the ribbon on its Elk Station power plant near Lubbock, Texas. The 202-MW facility began commercial operation June 12, 2015 and now celebrates the ...

BYU's new hydrologic cycle, representing major water pools in blue text, natural water fluxes in black text and human-impacted fluxes in orange. Illustration by Eliza Anderson. The United States ...

In Uganda, preventable water-borne diseases like diarrhea are the leading cause of death for children under the age of five. Ten million Ugandans—nearly a third of the entire population—lack access to ...

A humble green pod commonly used in soups and stews harbors extraordinary health potential when prepared as a simple water infusion. Okra water – made by soaking sliced okra pods in water overnight – ...

Hard water can quietly damage kettles and coffee makers. This simple kettle-based cue helps you spot the right time to ...

World’s water tainted. Synthetic PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other diseases, have contaminated nearly every drop of water on the planet. Unbreakable bond. These chemicals contain a ...

Occasionally having a big meal isn’t a problem, but making it a habit can put a toll on the body. The habit of overeating is rarely related to hunger, but it is more connected to stress, emotions and ...