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Modernization of a burner control system in a thermoelectric power plant using logic programmable controllers

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States)

The increasing need of maintenance, the lack of spare parts and the extra requirements of a very complex interconnected electrical system demands a new strategy which can support the reliability of a particular power plant. The present maturity of microprocessor technology makes feasible the development of a Burner Management System based on programmable controllers (PLC's). This paper reviews the retrofit of such system utilizing local PLC's developed by the Institute of Electrical Research (IIE). The problem is described in detail including its main constraints. The general characteristics (hardware and software) of the new system are also mentioned.

Research Organization:
Instrumentation and Control Dept., Institute of Electrical Research, Dante 36, 4 Piso, Col. Anzures 11590, DF
OSTI ID:
6328859
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States) Vol. EC-2:2; ISSN ITCNE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English