Aero engines dominate CEGB peaking programme

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1977 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7213570

Hurst, J N

The United Kingdom's Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) is requiring utilities to add additional peaking capacity with gas turbines in order to meet brief peak loads, develop a plant reserve, and meet the needs of the grid system. The CEGB, setting strict standardization criteria for plant types of proven capability, chose the twin engine Olympus B 70-MW units supplied by Rolls Royce and GEC. Standard plant design features simplified main plant foundations and gas turbine packaging that reduces site erection time. Appearance and environmental constraints due to the proximity to residential and commercial areas led to a low profile building that looks like a modern factory. Acoustic hoods and modules control inside noise, while outside noises are moderated by the building construction, well-planned fans and pumps, and exhaust silencers. Distillate fuel emissions are controlled by high chimneys. The unit is expected to be popular in areas where the savings on system costs outweigh the high capital costs, namely areas of dense population, heavy industry, and strict environmental laws. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Rolls-Royce Ltd., Coventry, Eng.
• OSTI ID: 7213570
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Vol. 14:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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