Integration of utility distribution system into a refinery plant generation/distribution network at Unocal Los Angeles Refinery

Author

Jackson, Ronald M. ; Yuen, Moon H.

Author_Institution

Unocal Corp., Los Angeles, CA, USA

Volume

25

Issue

5

fYear

1989

Firstpage

918

Lastpage

927

Abstract

A discussion is presented of the installation of a 46 MW cogeneration plant and the conversion of a 34.5 kV utility distribution system to a refinery distribution system with an interconnection to the utility to export or import electrical power. The intended modifications for the conversion are described. The integration of a power cogeneration plant is discussed, covering gas turbine, generator, and exciter selection and the distributed control system used. The comprehensive system study, consisting of load flows, short circuit, and stability computer runs, is described. The system improvements (safety, reliability, flexibility, and operation) are discussed

Keywords

cogeneration; distribution networks; electric generators; gas turbines; oil refining; 34.5 kV; 45 MW; Unocal Los Angeles Refinery; distributed control system; distribution networks; exciter; flexibility; gas turbine; generator; load flows; power cogeneration plant; reliability; safety; short circuit; stability; Circuit stability; Cogeneration; Distributed control; Distributed power generation; Integrated circuit interconnections; Load flow; Power generation; Power system interconnection; Safety; Turbines;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/28.41259

Filename

41259