Online dynamic optimization of cyclone units for NO{sub x} control and efficiency improvement at Illinois Power`s Baldwin Station
- Illinois Power Co., Havana, IL (United States)
- Ultramax Corp., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Illinois Power Company (IP) is a leader in implementing online dynamic optimization at its fossil-fired power stations. A paper was presented at the 1997 American Power Conference describing the success of the initial installation of online optimization at IP`s Hennepin station. As part of the company`s Phase 2 CAAA compliance plan, IP proceeded with similar online systems at its Baldwin, Wood River, Havana, and Vermilion stations for all 10 of its coal-fired units. These Operator Advisory Systems utilize the Ultramax Method{trademark} and Dynamic Optimization, known as ULTRAMAX{reg_sign}. Of particular interest are the installation on Baldwin Units 1 and 2, which are 575 MW B and W cyclone units. Throughout the power generation industry, there has been great concern about how to deal with high NO{sub x} levels and meet EPA regulations while avoiding excessive capital costs. Based on previous applications of ULTRAMAX to cyclone units, a successful control strategy was employed for optimization of the Baldwin cyclones. These empirical model structures were then integrated with Baldwin`s Distributed Control System (DCS), a Westinghouse WDPF interfaced with an Oil Systems Plant Information System (PI), to provide continuous online optimization. The online optimization system meets IP`s objectives of NO{sub x} reduction and concurrent improvement in boiler efficiency. IP benefits by achieving compliance with emission regulations while securing cost savings and a rapid return on investment. Implementing ULTRAMAX as an integrated online solution on the Baldwin cyclone boilers, as well as Unit 3, a 595 MW ABB-CE tangential unit, assists the operator when conditions change, simplifies data collection and enables daily updating of boiler models.
- OSTI ID:
- 320890
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980426-; TRN: IM9910%%80
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: American power conference, Chicago, IL (United States), 14-16 Apr 1998; Other Information: PBD: 1998; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the American Power Conference: Volume 60-2; McBride, A.E. [ed.]; PB: 588 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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