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December 21, 2005
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Emerson's Ovation Technology Controls Largest Fossil Turbines in the World
The mechanical hydraulic control (MHC) and mechanical hydraulic protection (MHP) systems for the Brown Boveri 1300 MW turbines at Rockport Units 1 & 2 were designed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of the original turbine contract. Exceptional performance of the MHC and MHP systems continued through the new millennium, but a concern for future support and service for obsolete components led AEP to investigate newer electro hydraulic technology. Emerson's Ovation® expert technology and turbine hydraulic equipment design were selected to meet the goals established by AEP for the mechanical hydraulic control and protection system upgrade.
Results
- Simplified design reduced mechanical parts by 62%, lessening the likelihood of component failure
- Reduced the number of hydraulic fluid circuits from 7 to 2
- Improved protection of turbine equipment
- Decreased maintenance costs by replacing obsolete and unreliable control panel equipment
- Increased turbine equipment monitoring for quicker troubleshooting
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