The Cost of Renewable Energy
Leave a CommentIt’s fair to say that almost everyone would be in favor of energy that costs less and is better for the environment. This is precisely why so many businesses and countries have tried to do just that. The problem is, many have failed, and until there’s a truly effective alternative, it’s important that we take […]
Gas Turbines: How they Work, and Why They’re Better than Ever
Leave a CommentAs leaders in gas turbine silencing equipment since 1948, we receive questions every day about the components, the equipment, and even the industry itself. Many people work within some aspect of the gas turbine industry, without knowing exactly how gas turbine plants actually work—especially since natural-gas-fueled power plants have taken off in recent years. Knowing […]
Is Clean Coal All it was Originally Cracked Up to Be?
Leave a CommentEnergy efficiency and environmentally-friendly practices are, of course, positive goals. We all want to do our part for the planet and support greener practices. However, interestingly enough, some of the methods that were formerly thought to fall into this category are now proving to be anything but. Take, for example, “clean coal,” and how one […]
Greenhouse Gas Regulations Will Once Again Be Reconsidered
Leave a CommentIn what “just may be the biggest environmental case to reach the Supreme Court in years”, the Coalition for Responsible Regulation v. EPA will reach the courts on September 30. The coalition is challenging the EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. The act regulates carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from […]
Gas Turbines: What are they, and How do they Work?
Leave a CommentGas turbines are utilized—and relied upon—by so many different industries and pieces of equipment, from military tanks to helicopters and power plants. Both public and private power plants throughout the country make use of these turbines, and their customers count on them, without ever knowing what makes them work and why they are advantageous. Simply […]
Central Metal Fabricators: Experience, Expertise, and Flawless Engineering
Leave a CommentToday, Central Metal Fabricators is known as an industry leader, retrofitting, designing, and fabricating gas turbine silencing equipment of the absolute highest quality. However, it all began back in 1948, and what was a small, specialized business back then has grown significantly over the years. Originally a general sheet metal shop providing exhaust and ventilation […]