Title :
RAM models for fossil generating units
Author :
Barber, Stephen H.
Author_Institution :
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Syracuse, NY, USA
fDate :
30 Apr-3 May 1990
Abstract :
Reliability and maintainability (RAM) modeling methodology for evaluating a fossil generating power unit is discussed. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation´s Huntley Unit 65 is used as an example of how the RAM model can be applied as a practical tool at the plant and corporate levels to improve unit availability. The development, evaluation and validation of the RAM model is outlined. The collection of plant data, development of availability state models, preparation of system fault trees, collection and computation of equipment failure data, and documentation of findings are discussed
Keywords :
reliability; thermal power stations; Huntley Unit 65; Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; RAM models; availability; equipment failure data; fossil generating units; maintainability; reliability; system fault trees; Appraisal; Availability; Databases; Documentation; Fault trees; Logic; Personnel; Power generation; Quality assurance; Read-write memory;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, 1990. Conference Record. Papers Presented at the 1990 Annual Meeting
Conference_Location :
Detroit, MI
DOI :
10.1109/ICPS.1990.66250
