DocumentCode
1524161
Title
Static starting system replacement at Mt. Elbert pumped storage powerplant
Author
Montesano, Joseph J. ; Osburn, Gary D.
Author_Institution
Reclamation Service Center, US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO, USA
Volume
12
Issue
1
fYear
1997
fDate
3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
66
Lastpage
72
Abstract
This paper describes the replacement of a static starting system at the US Bureau of Reclamation´s Mt. Elbert pumped-storage power plant, near Leadville, Colorado, USA. Problems with the previous static starter are described and design criteria for the replacement system are discussed. Installation issues and testing experience are included. Operating experience, training and manufacturer´s support are also discussed
Keywords
design engineering; installation; maintenance engineering; project engineering; pumped-storage power stations; starting; 200 MW; USA; design criteria; installation issues; operating experience; projects; pumped storage powerplant; static starting system replacement; testing experience; Batteries; Commutation; Inverters; Manufacturing; Power generation; Printed circuits; Springs; Synchronous generators; Synchronous motors; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8969
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/60.577282
Filename
577282
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