Title :
Optimizing nonutility generating facility reactive power capability
Author :
Nolan, Gregory J. ; Spiegel, Earl D.
Author_Institution :
Fluor Daniel Inc., Merlton, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This article addresses a case study of nonutility generation station designed with two gas turbine generators and one steam turbine generator operating in a combined cycle mode and connected to an existing grid system. This article is based on generator step-up (GSU) transformers with fixed taps that can only be adjusted when the transformer is de-energized (no load). The effects of equipment selection and plant operation settings are examined for optimizing the reactive power capability of the station based on projected operating conditions
Keywords :
combined cycle power stations; gas turbines; power transformers; reactive power; steam turbines; combined cycle mode; equipment selection; fixed taps; gas turbine generators; generator step-up transformers; grid connected power station; nonutility generating facility; plant operation settings; projected operating conditions; reactive power capability; steam turbine generator; ANSI standards; Design optimization; Impedance; Mesh generation; Power generation; Process design; Reactive power; Timing; Turbines; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/2943.823216
