Title: Condensate system modelling in real time for a training power plant simulator

Authors: Yadira Mendoza-Alegría; Edgardo J. Roldán-Villasana

Addresses: Simulation Department, Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, Av Reforma 113, Col. Palmira, 62440 Cuernavaca, Mor., México. ' Simulation Department, Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, Av Reforma 113, Col. Palmira, 62440 Cuernavaca, Mor., México

Abstract: In this paper, the basis of the models of the condensate water and the air cooled condenser are presented. The models are part of a full scope simulator of a 450 MW combined cycle power plant. The simulator is executed in real time and is intended to be a support for the training of the operators of the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (the Mexican utility company). The simulator is presently in the final acceptance tests stage and is programmed to be in commercial operation in 2010. Here, are included a summary of the modelling methodology used to develop the referred models and the mathematical fundaments used to obtain the main equations. The tendencies of selected variables during a transient are displayed and analysed in order to probe the validity of the new generic models.

Keywords: combined cycle power plants; real time simulator; process modelling; air cooled condensers; simulation; condensate water; operator training.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAIP.2011.043427

International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms, 2011 Vol.3 No.3/4, pp.203 - 222

Published online: 26 Mar 2015 *

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