SCED Features

SCED Features

• NLDC has opened a separate bank account called ‘National Pool Account (SCED)’. All payments to/from the generators and to the Discoms on account of SCED flow to/from the said National Pool Account (SCED)

Power Terminology

Power Terminology

• 100MW for 24 Hrs = 2.4 MU (Million Units)
• Ancillary services refer to functions that help grid operators maintain a reliable electricity system.
• Ancillary services maintain the proper flow and direction of electricity, address imbalances between supply and demand, and help the system recover after a power system event

RH Metal Temp Optimization

RH Metal Temp Optimization

• Causes of Rh Tube Fail:  

(a) COAL ASH CORROSION FOR TUBING
(b) UNEVEN TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE BOILER

Dry Ash system : 500 MW

Dry Ash system : 500 MW

• Ash is oxidised form of the mineral matters present in coal
• Typical ash composition : SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, CaO, MgO etc
• Coal with more SiO2 & Al2O3, Ash MP > 1400ºC