Electrical system design, interface, and commissioning requirements for a large cogeneration project

The engineering methods, monitoring of design development, and onsite testing of a large, multiunit turnkey cogeneration project for thermally enhanced oil recovery are described. The system facility, electrical system requirements and criteria, major systems and equipment specifications, and system implementation are discussed. It is suggested that precise electrical design criteria must be developed and major equipment specifications must be detailed early in the design phase, and implementation must be monitored throughout the project to ensure coordination of interfaces between the gas turbine generator vendor, gas insulated substation equipment supplier, utility company, and the rest of the plant contractors.<>