Title :
Electrical modernization for a forty-year old chemicals and plastics production plant
Author :
Burns, J.W. ; McClung, L.B. ; Deaton, R.J. ; Vallejo, Jose M.
Author_Institution :
Union Carbide Corp., Seadrift, TX
Abstract :
When salable product was unavailable, due to excessive electrical outages for maintenance or repair, the need to upgrade the electrical system/equipment became apparent. When operation must proceed while any change is in progress, the revision is very difficult. Parallel operation of electrical equipment of various vintages and ratings is inevitable for some extent of time. The special considerations and design features involved in the successful implementation of this project are discussed. Electrical distribution system concepts and equipment modifications which improve system operability, enhance reliability and contribute to safety are described
Keywords :
chemical industry; distribution networks; industrial power systems; maintenance engineering; plastics industry; power apparatus; power system reliability; project engineering; safety; chemicals production plant; design; distribution system; electrical equipment; electrical modernization; maintenance; operability; outages; plastics production plant; project; ratings; reliability; repair; safety; upgrade; Chemical products; Induction generators; Personnel; Plastics; Power system reliability; Production; Road transportation; Substations; Synchronous motors; Turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1994. Record of Conference Papers., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 41st Annual
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1987-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1994.347636
