Category Archives: coal power

EPA Regulations Aim to Modify Coal Plants

For decades, coal and other fossil fuels have been instrumental for the generation of electrical power in the United States. However, the burning of fossil fuels has, over time, come at a tremendous cost. The chemical processes that allow coal … Continue reading

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A Positive Year for the Boiler and Steam Turbine Industries

A boiler is not sensational. A steam turbine doesn’t sound revolutionary. But the duo keeps most of the industrial world ticking. 2018 will be a positive and stable year for these key industries. With strong growth will come the promise … Continue reading

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How Critical it is for the U.S. Power Supply to be Reliable?

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently called for a report on the dependability of our electricity grid to ensure it continues to provide Americans with the power they’ve come to expect. The grid is undergoing substantial changes in order to … Continue reading

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The Forecast of Global Wind & Solar by 2040

What are the future expectations of wind and solar energy for supplying global power? Here at Central Metal Fabricators, we fabricate, assemble, and install gas turbine silencing equipment and associated metal items. Our panel of industry experts delve into the … Continue reading

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Rehabilitation of the Longview Power Plant Makes it the Most Efficient in the Country

Although we don’t hear much about construction of new coal-fired power stations but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. New plants are being built and are expected to meet up-to-date specifications and requirements. That’s what the owners of the Longview … Continue reading

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Understanding Gas Metal Arc Welding

Being a manufacturer of industrial products for combustion turbine units, we know a thing or two about sheet metal fabrication. In this blog we’ll go over a capability that is important for designing and manufacturing parts and components that stand … Continue reading

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Central Metal Fabricators Offers Gas Turbine Silencer Services

As a leader in gas turbine silencing equipment for over 65 years, we are often the first call of customers looking to tackle big projects. This happened recently when we were contacted by Trans Canada and National Grid in the Northeast … Continue reading

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Is Wind and Solar Energy A Dependable Energy Source?

Have you seen the environmental science education video, “Can We Rely on Wind and Solar?” It’s popular on the social media scene, with more than 644,000 views in the last few weeks. The video asks the question, “Why do solar … Continue reading

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