Performance Evaluation of Alaoji Thermal Power Plant

Igbokwe, J O; Okoro, A N; Nwite, D C

doi:10.22161/ijaems.4.2.5

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“…A gas-fired power plant's acceptable standard practice load factor is 50-80% [15]. The standard practice reliability and availability of a gas-fired power plant is 95% and above [14]. A gas-fired power plant's acceptable standard practice efficiency is 65% and above [7].…”

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“…The load factor measures the variation in the loads a plant draws and the load it is capable of drawing. It is essential in evaluating the cost per unit generated since it shows how well the plant is using its capacity [14].…”

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“…The capacity factor serves as a gauge for the plant's level of utilization. It measures the amount of the potential energy created at full capacity during the same time period in relation to the net electricity generated during that time [14].…”

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Performance Evaluation of Olorunsogo Gas-Fired Power Plant Phase I

Eko, Michael A.,

Ale, Thomas O.

2023

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Aim: The aim of this research is to evaluate the performance of the Olorunsogo gas-fired power plant phase 1, examines the reason(s) for not operating at full capacity, and proffers possible solution(s). Study of the Design: The power plant comprises of eight (8) numbers of 42MW unit gas turbine capable of evacuating 277MW. Methodology: To obtain electrical parameters from the gas turbine, a mathematical model for pressure using a simple open-cycle gas turbine was developed. The pressure was further converted to energy using principles of kinetic theory of gases. Hence, the efficiency and other performance indicators were calculated. Results: The study revealed an average operating capacity of 31.28MW. The average efficiency of the power plant in the period under review was 50.88%, as compared to the international standard practice of 65% and above. The average load factor and capacity factor was 11.25% and 11.54% respectively as compared to international standard practice of 50-80%, while the average reliability was 55.79%, as compared to international standard practice of 95%. Conclusion: The study further reveals that wastage of gas, downtime, and inadequate gas supply are the major factors against the full capacity operation of the power plant. The proffered possible solutions articulated in this study if implemented, will optimize the power plant's full-capacity operation.

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