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Operational Flexibility Enhancements of Combined Cycle Power Plants

Operational Flexibility Enhancements of Combined Cycle Power Plants

Operational Flexibility Enhancements of Combined Cycle Power Plants
Dr. Norbert Henkel, Erich Schmid and Edwin Gobrecht
Source: Siemens AG, Energy Sector
1 Abstract
High operational flexibility – the ability of a power plant for fast start-up and to adjust load output fast and predictable to changing market requirements – is an essential prerequisite to ensure economic success in a liberalized market. The [...]

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ECO-FRIENDLY POWER — AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

After only 26 months of construction, Siemens Energy officially handed over the Bugok II Combined Cycle Power Plant to GS Electric Power and Services Co. Ltd. (GS EPS), Seoul, South Korea. Excellent global teamwork and a fruitful partnership with GS EPS, allowed the Bugok II Power Plant to be commissioned and put online approximately one [...]

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MEETING EUROPE’S STRICTEST EMISSIONS STANDARDS

On Jan. 1, 2009, the region of Lombardy in Italy will enact Europe’s strictest emissions standards for combined-cycle power plants. The new requirements will limit nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions to 30 milligrams (mg) compared to present levels of 50 mg, for a reduction of 40%.
To comply with the new restrictions, Endesa Italia, [...]

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Venezuela's Power System on Brink of Collapse March 1, 2010
Venezuela, a country that relies on hydropower for almost three-quarters of its electricity, has been battling a deepening electricity crisis since a drought in 2009 and a sudden 7% surge in demand brought the country’s power system to the brink of collapse.... […]
Peru: The Potential to Become a Regional Energy Hub March 1, 2010
Water and gas provide the energy for Peru’s power generation sector, and the country could generate considerably more, especially from hydro and wind. While the nation strives to extend electricity service to all its citizens, it’s also looking beyond its borders for potential future customers.... […]
Ethiopia's New Hydro Plant Boosts Region's Generating Capacity March 1, 2010
Ethiopia in mid-January officially inaugurated the 420-MW Gilgel Gibe II hydropower project, the second hydropower plant to be opened since November 2009, when the 300-MW Tekezé project began operations.... […]
Plant Efficiency: Begin with the Right Definitions February 1, 2010
The race is on to claim the title of "most efficient coal-fired power plant" on the planet. However, it’s tricky identifying finalists because of the widespread misuse of the term "efficiency" and all those nagging assumptions. Let’s first establish clear definitions and then identify the title contenders.... […]