Phase 1 FGD experience
- Sargent and Lundy, Chicago, IL (United States)
This paper discusses the design, construction, and startup experiences for three Phase 1 FGD retrofit projects. The lessons learned from these projects are important as Phase 2 planning and implementation take place. To achieve compliance with Phase 1 of the 1990 CAAA, numerous utilities have chosen to use FGD systems for post-combustion control of SO{sub 2} emissions. The costs for this technology have varied greatly depending upon unit size, process selection, and design conditions. Three FGD retrofit projects that are representative of the Phase 1 design philosophy are Gibson Unit 4, Ghent Unit 1, and Elmer Smith Units 1 and 2. The design, construction, and startup of these units were completed on schedule and under budget. These units are among the lowest-cost facilities installed for Phase 1 compliance. Preliminary indications are that these three FGD systems are meeting or exceeding their respective SO{sub 2} removal performance expectations. In addition to technology selection, the contracting approaches employees were unique to each project and instrumental in minimizing the overall installed costs.
- OSTI ID:
- 103796
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950414--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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