Towards Improving Technical Performance of a 747 MW Thermal Power Plant

Abstract

In this paper, performance evaluation and technical audit of a 747 MW thermal power plant consisting of three generating units is conducted. The factors influencing the performance of the plant have been identified and improvements in processes and mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and safety engineering are suggested. These improvements would result in better profitability, productivity, and performance. The paper further discusses technical issues and challenges and identifies key areas where improvements are possible. Future recommendation for the operation of the plant that would result in better throughput are also presented. The methodology of performance analysis presented in the paper will help improving operational efficiency of thermal power plants in developing countries.

Energy transition through bioelectricity in Pakistan: Implications for limiting global mean temperature below 1.5°C

“…The DISCO's network is composed of number of grid stations such as 132, 66, 33, and 11 KV is given in Table 2 64 . Energy supply and demand gap along with the losses is given in Table 3 23,46,65 …”

“…This concept calls for a power generation plan to have the capacity to operate for weeks and months on end with no need for regular maintenances, at least not ones that require entire plant shut-downs. 46 The economics for a plant like that require low fuel prices paired with high availability of the fuel. For this reason, coal that is already present under the Earth's surface seems to be the more reliable option.…”

“…One of the biggest reasons why renewable energy generation and utilization in Pakistan has been severely obstructed is base load power. This concept calls for a power generation plan to have the capacity to operate for weeks and months on end with no need for regular maintenances, at least not ones that require entire plant shut‐downs 46 . The economics for a plant like that require low fuel prices paired with high availability of the fuel.…”

“…Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are not very reliable given the lack of a system for storing energy efficiently. Such sources would not be able to meet the electrical demands of the nation 46 …”

Energy Demand Projection and Economy Nexus of Pakistan

“…All above studies are focused on reducing energy demand in Pakistan by incorporating energy efficiency measures but none of the studies available by taking economic measures like GDP growth for finding the exact energy demand of Pakistan, however international studies like Lin Chen et al [19] suggested that if the legislature does not reasonably deal with the economy, energy consumption will reach 2558.97 million tones of oil equivalent in 2020 to 2594.18 million tones of oil equivalent in 2030 worldwide. Alongside, Pakistan faced massive power outages in 2010, resulting in a loss of GDP and the unemployment of millions of people in the industrial sector [20], [21]. So, there is a dire need to develop a key link between energy demand and the economy of Pakistan for maintaining the GDP of the country and employment in the industrial sectors.…”