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Where heat goes in an HFO engine power station and how to use it: fuel heating, exhaust boilers, hot water, absorption cooling and steam for process.

The auxiliary systems an HFO power station needs: fuel heating and separation, lube oil, cooling, compressed air, exhaust, and electrical auxiliaries.

Fire protection for diesel power stations: main hazards, detection, suppression in engine halls and tank farms, passive measures, shutdowns and testing.

Designing a diesel power plant for an isolated grid or island utility: unit sizing, spinning reserve, load steps, fuel logistics, hybrid options and O&M.

How long does diesel last in a power station tank? What ages stored fuel, the tests that show its condition, how polishing helps and how to keep it clean.

Can a diesel power station run on heavy fuel oil? Check engine capability, the fuel treatment and storage needed, and whether to convert, add or replace.

What a medium-speed engine power station is, how it compares with high-speed gensets, why it suits heavy fuel oil and when a utility or mine needs one.

Why nuclear plants rely on emergency diesel generators, how they are designed and tested, and the lessons for any diesel power station you run. USP&E.

Diesel power station balance of plant explained: fuel, lube oil, cooling, air, exhaust, electrical and civil systems around the engines, and how to scope.

What a reciprocating engine power plant is, how it works, when it beats other options and how to plan fuel, unit count, layout and O&M. A USP&E guide.