Dynamic Simulation of a Sub-Critical Coal Fired Power Plant

Conference · Mon Oct 18 04:00:00 EDT 2021 · Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering-2021

OSTI ID:1894501

Braun, Timothy ^[1]; Lou, Xinsheng

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1. GE Power

In order to address the demanding operating conditions for remaining coal-fired power plants, a dynamic model and a suite of tools have been developed for studying load cycling and to find optimization opportunities. A sub-critical steam cycle power plant was modeled in a flow-sheet modeling tool, APROS™. The model represented the firing system, economizer, evaporator, superheat, and reheat systems. Four loads from 100% TMCR to 25% TMCR were calibrated and tested such that low-to-high cycling could be studied. The model was run through various load cycles; one of which is presented here. This modeling is a prototype for general use in developing cutting edge controls products and for maximizing economic, low-emissions, and efficient operation of the existing coal power fleet.

• Research Organization: GE Steam Power
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FE0031822
• OSTI ID: 1894501
• Report Number(s): ICOPE-2021-0138; Journal Serial ID: ICOPE-2021-0138
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering-2021
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English