Title :
The control of large coal- and oil-fired generating units
Author :
Waddington, J. ; Maples, G.C.
Author_Institution :
Central Electricity Generating Board, C & I Technology Section, Scientific Services Department, Nottingham, UK
fDate :
1/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In the continuing search for improved efficiency the CEGB is using sophisticated measuring equipment and computers to implement new control strategies. Frequent load changes rather than continuous steady operation have highlighted the need for improved plant control
Keywords :
power control; power plants; power station computer control; pressure control; CEGB; boiler pressure control; coal fired generating unit; control loops; control strategies; feedback; generator output power control; oil-fired generating units; plant control; unit load control;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/pe:19870006