23
Jul
3rd Successful Power Generation Course Presented at Williamson
July 23, 2018
“Introduction to Large Thermal Power Generation Plants,” Williamson’s third, unique 3-day, introductory course that explains how energy is created through a combination of classroom instruction...
12
Apr
Energy Island Takes Key Step with Installation of Recloser Unit
April 12, 2016
A recloser unit, a key component of the Energy Island, was successfully installed on campus recently. Trustee Richard Storm 6W2 said, “This is a big...
6
Aug
Storm 6W2 Speaks at the American Boiler Manufacturers Association’s Summer Meeting
August 6, 2015
Trustee Richard Storm 6W2 introduced Williamson College of the Trades (still The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in June when the talk was given)...
13
Jul
Vault Arrives for Energy Island
July 13, 2015
Another piece of the Energy Island Project was put in place this morning with the arrival of the vault. The transformer will sit on top...
12
Jun
Energy Island SEG Arrives
June 12, 2015
The Standby Engine/Generator (SEG), a key item of the Energy Island Project, arrived at the Power Plant recently. Tom Ott, project manager, located the slightly...
30
Mar
Energy Island Commissioning Celebration Held
March 30, 2015
The progress to date of the Energy Island Project was recognized recently during a “Commissioning Celebration” with trustees, alumni, staff, students, and visitors in the...
20
Mar
Preparing for Arrival of CAT Engine/Generator
March 20, 2015
Tom Ott, Energy Island project manager, takes some measurements for a floor segment in the Power Plant that will support the 480 kW CAT natural...
26
Jan
Steam Turbine Is Commissioned
January 26, 2015
A major component of the Energy Island Project was completed today when a worker from Skinner Power Systems commissioned Williamson’s new 70kW steam turbine. John...
22
Sep
Power Plant’s New Steam Turbine Arrives
September 22, 2014
Williamson’s new 70 kW steam turbine arrived and after a great group effort of Power Plant Technology and Machine Tool Technology students, was placed on...