APPLICATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD SHEDDING SYSTEM
TO A LARGE REFINERY
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Devi J. Lawance
Power Technologies, ie
Sshenecad, Hew York
Introduction
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Plant Description
Production Facttes
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Plant Loads
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The Need for Load Shedding
Original Load Shedsing System Function
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