Upgrading controls will maximize power plant operations
Journal Article
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· Power Engineering (Barrington)
OSTI ID:31924
This article describes how, in order to remain competitive, electric utilities are optimizing power plant operations by upgrading and/or installing state-of-the-art control systems. With deregulation moving at a full pace, the US`s electric utility industry no longer has a monopoly on the generation of electricity. Because of competition from non-utility electric generators, and the need to meet new and ever tighter emission standards, electric utilities are trying to improve the reliability and availability of their existing power plants. As a power plant ages maintenance tends to increase while breakdowns become more frequent. This is also true for instrument and controls systems. However, one of the most cost effective solutions for improving the reliability, availability, and operation of older electric power generation plants is to upgrade and modernize a plant`s instruments and controls.
- OSTI ID:
- 31924
- Journal Information:
- Power Engineering (Barrington), Journal Name: Power Engineering (Barrington) Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 99; ISSN POENAI; ISSN 0032-5961
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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