Title :
International performance definitions for electric generating units: the IEEE and UNIPEDE working together
Author :
Constantini, L.P. ; Niebo, Ronald J.
Author_Institution :
North American Electric Reliability Council, Princeton, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Electric utilities all over the world are being challenged to provide safe and dependable electric energy. Sharing data and experiences regarding generating unit performance helps utilities meet that challenge, but common terminology and performance assessment techniques are needed for exchanges to happen. Two international organizations, the IEEE and UNIPEDE, have each developed reference standards for utilities to use for this purpose. Both offer similar terms and definitions. These reference standards are reviewed, and similarities and differences between the reference standards are identified
Keywords :
electric generators; electric power generation; standards; IEEE; UNIPEDE; electric generating units; generating unit performance; performance assessment techniques; reference standards; Availability; Clocks; Councils; Data systems; Power generation; Power system reliability; Standards development; Standards organizations; Standards publication; Terminology;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
