Upgrade adds 20 MW, boosts reliability of Santee Cooper unit
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The South Carolina Public Service Authority upgraded one of its coal-fired substations to enhance the reliability and boost the output of the plant. The replacement of four rows of last-stage turbine rotor blades increased the output of the turbine by 2%.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
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Combustion-turbine overhaul plan relies on organization
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Metropolitan Edison Co. evaluated its control systems and alarm signals because of increase in maintenance costs. A complete overhaul conducted by team effort provided a renewed system as well as a learning experience and access to more information.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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Emissions-control package gives new life to Boston Edison station
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Boston Edison reduced the emission of pollutants at its New Boston station by converting the facility to natural gas. Boilers were converted to balanced-draft mode of operations, and low nitrous oxide burners were installed.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
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