Why consider life extension. A strategic alternative for utilities
Conference
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· Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5778905
Life extension can increase the life of a power plant beyond its normal 35-40 year design to something greater than 60 years while maintaining efficiency and reliability. The concept seems to be more popular east of the Mississippi, and is more likely to be done on coal-fired reheat units that were built 25-30 years ago. The economics, although unique for each utility, probably favor those that are coal fired. With adequate reserve margins that now exist and the low load growth and improving cash flow in the utility industry, it is likely that more dollars will be spent on existing plants than on new construction for the next five to seven years. Current costs for life extension range from $100-$300 per kW. 2 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co., OH
- OSTI ID:
- 5778905
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850301-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Journal Volume: 12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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