evaluated.

We also elaborate a
schedule for the ex-works delivery
time of the required components
and their implementation.
Investigations regarding Instrumenta-
tion and Control will be made in those
areas where a modification of the
equipment is required in order to reach
a capacity increase of the unit.
Our Experience
STEP|C offers access to substantial
know-how and experience:
Worldwide network of experience
in assessing power plants covering
all technologies
Experience in operation and
maintenance of plants worldwide
covering all technologies
Access to historical as well as
up-to-date plant equipment costs
and benchmark data
Experienced engineering staff.
STEP|C Capability
Several markets show a strong increase in electricity demand, with operators trying to maximize
the output of their plants or adapting the units to more economical operating conditions. There-
fore the definition of capacity increase possibilities may provide substantial benefits for a plant
operator.
Methodology
STEP|C offers to review the ability
of a specific power plant to increase
the unit capacity. Not only is the
equipments technical side assessed,
but also are the respective costs for
potential modifications estimated
to present an entire picture of the
discovered possibilities.
The analysis is based on a two step
process with different levels of
details and required analysis time
schedule. Step 1 represents the
basic investigation resulting in an
overview which shows:
whether the key components can
run a higher power output or not
the ranking of required modifi-
cations to reach a specific MW
output target.
This assessment will take approxi-
mately six to eight weeks.
Step 2 investigates the requirements
for a capacity increase to a greater
detail. Furthermore, the conse-
quences of the load increase on the
dust emission, raw water consump-
tion, fuel consumption and additio-
nal auxiliary power consumption
are checked.
In Step 2, in addition to the cost
estimation for implementing the
modifications, the economical bene-
fit of each modification for the
defined operation time frame is
Customer Benefits
Determination of maximum
plant output
Definition of critical
components
Evaluation of neccessary
investment costs and benefits
Assessment of implementation
time schedule
Power Service
ALSTOM Power Service GmbH, Boveristr. 22, D-68309 Mannheim, Tel. +49 (0)621/3292178, Fax +49 (0)621/3293113, www.service.power.alstom.com
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