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Title: STEADY STATE LOAD TESTS. Test Results T-554927

Abstract

Tests were performed to obtain station performance data at various steady-state generator loads. The station 0 was operated for four-hour periods at steady state conditions and levels of 5, 21, 42, and 61 Mw gross generator output. The various readings are presented in tabular form. A list is given of equipment in service during the test. All plant components operated satisfactorily during the test. (M.C.G.)

Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Duquesne Light Co., Shippingport, Penna.
OSTI Identifier:
4799380
Report Number(s):
DLCS-1650102
NSA Number:
NSA-16-008973
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English
Subject:
ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT; GENERATORS; INSTRUMENTS; LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; LEVELS; MATERIALS TESTING; POWER; QUANTITY RATIO; TABLES; TESTING

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author = {None},
abstractNote = {Tests were performed to obtain station performance data at various steady-state generator loads. The station 0 was operated for four-hour periods at steady state conditions and levels of 5, 21, 42, and 61 Mw gross generator output. The various readings are presented in tabular form. A list is given of equipment in service during the test. All plant components operated satisfactorily during the test. (M.C.G.)},
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year = {Fri May 26 00:00:00 EDT 1961},
month = {Fri May 26 00:00:00 EDT 1961}
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