Power Plant Modelling Virtual Plant Demonstration Model: Project Summary

Abstract:

<p>The objectives of this project were: <bl> <li>Review UK and worldwide capability in power plant modelling needed to meet requirements</li> <li>Identify where existing plant models can be applied with benefit to current needs</li> <li>Identify the benefits and future requirements for a Virtual Plant Demonstration Model (VPDM) for PF and GT/IGCC plant, taking note of potential long term power plant developments</li> <li>Identify developments needed to produce a VPDM for present and future clean coal technologies and propose a way forward</li> </bl></p> <p>The project was set up as a potential first step towards a VPDM. It would review the current capability of power plant modelling; it would also look at the future needs and applications, consider how well current models can meet these needs and in particular what further developments are needed. Finally, it would consider the proposed VPDM initiative and consider whether it is the best framework for providing these further developments and if so, what is the best strategy that will enable the UK to produce this VPDM.</p> <p>The conclusion from the review of existing capabilities is that the UK currently has a strong simulation capability in power generation. Difficulties begin to arise when the range of plant considered in a given study increases, when an equipment change is proposed within an existing study, where operators wish to simulate off-design performance within their own plant or where whole system studies such as economic analyses and cycle optimisation are required. </p> <p>It is clear from this project that a major collaborative initiative similar to that proposed for a VPDM, is required for the fossil power plant industry. This project has identified the development needs that the collaborative project must meet and it has also detailed a particular integrated software framework that should achieve these needs. Most of the leading organisations in the UK involved in power plant modelling development or use, have indicated that they would like to participate in preparing such a collaborative project.</p> This summary provides information on: <bl> <li>Objectives</li> <li>Summary</li> <li>Background</li> <li>Potential Users of the Study</li> <li>Cost</li> <li>Duration</li> <li>Contractor</li> <li>Subcontractor</li> <li>Background</li> <li>Conclusions from Reviews</li> <li>Development Needs</li> <li>The Way Forward</li> <li>Conclusions and Recommendations</li> </bl>

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