Study of change in 300 MW power unit efficiency operation under reduced loads

Abstract

The article presents the results of the study of technical and economic parameters of power unit’s operation under reduced turbine generator loading, related to the night power dip and wear of power plant units. Changes in fuel consumption under reduced loading, change in power unit efficiency and change in main specific characteristics of the power unit were investigated. Conclusions on the 300 MW power unit’s operation modes under different turbo-generator loads were drawn based on the results of the calculations and investigations.