Title :
Static starting system replacement at Mt. Elbert pumped storage powerplant
Author :
Montesano, Joseph J. ; Osburn, Gary D.
Author_Institution :
Reclamation Service Center, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO, USA
fDate :
3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes the replacement of a static starting system at the US Bureau of Reclamation´s Mt. Elbert pumped-storage power plant, near Leadville, Colorado, USA. Problems with the previous static starter are described and design criteria for the replacement system are discussed. Installation issues and testing experience are included. Operating experience, training and manufacturer´s support are also discussed
Keywords :
design engineering; installation; maintenance engineering; project engineering; pumped-storage power stations; starting; 200 MW; USA; design criteria; installation issues; operating experience; projects; pumped storage powerplant; static starting system replacement; testing experience; Batteries; Commutation; Inverters; Manufacturing; Power generation; Printed circuits; Springs; Synchronous generators; Synchronous motors; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
