Perspective on fossil power plant layup and reactivation

Conference · Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:549992

Tsou, J L ^[1]

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1. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)

In recent years, many utilities have developed excess generation capacity problems during period of low system load growth, particularly with new generation units coming on-line. System load studies may indicate that the situation is temporary and higher generation capacity will be needed in the near future. The objective of layup is to prevent component deterioration during the long shut down periods. This paper discusses equipment preservation practices in use by the electric utility industry and the advantages/disadvantages of various layup methods. Other issues related to plant layup and reactivation are also presented.

• OSTI ID: 549992
• Report Number(s): CONF-961006-; ISBN 0-7918-1796-2; TRN: IM9753%%67
• Resource Relation: Conference: 1996 international joint power generation conference, Houston, TX (United States), 13-17 Oct 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of 1996 international joint power generation conference: Proceedings. Volume 2; PWR-Volume 30; Kielasa, L. [ed.] [Detroit Edison Co., MI (United States)]; Weed, G.E. [ed.] [Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY (United States)]; PB: 936 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
START-UP
OUTAGES
RELIABILITY
SHUTDOWN