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Scope of the Discussion

INTRODUCTION

CURRENT SCENARIO OF COLD START-UP TIME IN VARIOUS NTPC POWER STATIONS

WHY REDUCE COLD START-UP TIME

IDEAL COLD START-UP CURVES

DEVIATIONS FROM IDEAL COLD START-UP CURVES

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO MINIMIZE TIME & ENERGY LOSS

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INTRODUCTION

Cold start-up (>72 hrs) of a thermal power plant- very critical activity

Temperature and pressure of all the components


raised up to design parameters from ambient conditions

Time constraint during cold start up to minimize these stresses

Energy efficient manner in minimum possible time

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WHY REDUCE COLD START-UP TIME

LOSS OF DC

MORE AUX BOILER OIL CONSUMPTION

MORE MAIN BOILER OIL CONSUMPTION

HIGH APC

ENERGY AND WATER LOSS

THERMAL EFFICIENCY LOSS

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