Utility Slashes Fuel Usage at Large Power Generating Unit using Emerson’s Combined Cycle Optimization Strategies
Utility Slashes Fuel Usage at Large Power Generating Unit using Emerson’s Combined Cycle Optimization Strategies
2 PagesPOWER 2016-2017 Emerson. All rights reserved. PWS_009380 R2 Utility Slashes Fuel Usage at Large Power Generating Unit using Emerson’s Combined Cycle Optimization Strategies RESULTS •67% reduction in average 2x1 hot start fuel usage APPLICATION Combined cycle plant equipped with GE 7FA .04 combustion turbines with advanced gas path, heat recovery steam generators and a Westinghouse steam turbine CHALLENGE A shift to more flexible operations has increased the cycling frequency of combined cycle units. Investments to improve the full operational cycle from startup to shutdown can provide repeatable and sustainable results. Optimizing unit starting performance improves efficiency and reduces fuel usage, startup time and emissions which ultimately increases plant reliability. •31% re
