Case Study
EDF Energy Aims to Avoid Plant Trips Through an Innovative Approach to Asset Reliability
POWER For more information: www.assetweb.com “We expect this integrated system to result in high availability with lower maintenance costs.” Jason Bryant, West Burton Station RESULTS • Lower maintenance costs • Greater operator efficiency • Fast reaction to potential trips based on better diagnostic data • Complete documentation for compliance with regulatory agencies • Safer work practices EDF Energy Aims to Avoid Plant Trips Through an Innovative Approach to Asset Reliability APPLICATION New 1300MW combined cycle gas turbine power station at West Burton in the UK. CUSTOMER EDF Energy generates one-fifth of the power requirement in the UK and is the nation’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity. The West Burton plant, which has two gas turbine units and one steam turbine