Recently, a major paper manufacturer selected Alstom Power to overhaul an aging turbine generator that powers one of its mills, using technology from GE Fanuc Automation. With the newly retrofitted generator and faster controls, the plant has been able to increase reliability and efficiency by optimizing turbine start-ups and performance, and constantly monitoring and adjusting for thermal design constraints. Additionally, the plant has been able to reduce maintenance and spare parts costs, improve diagnostics for less downtime and faster return to service, improve regulatory reporting, and provide nearly 100% uptime to power its mill.