The Arabian Gulf and other neighboring areas are deeply concerned with insuring that their Power Plants are available during the long cooling season. Already, several major systems had to curtail services and work with rotating blackouts because of such problems as: unavailability of Power Plants at the needed periods, de-rating of Plant Output and other factors.The Arabian Gulf and other neighboring areas are deeply concerned with insuring that their Power Plants are available during the long cooling season. Already, several major systems had to curtail services and work with rotating blackouts because of such problems as: unavailability of Power Plants at the needed periods, de-rating of Plant Output and other factors.

By maintaining the Heat Rate of a Generating unit or Desalination as a combined cycle at its optimal level, one is assured of proper functioning of the unit. Furthermore, knowledge of the Heat Rate allows for the overall economic operation of the entire Power and Water System.

The main goal of this course is to make Power Plant More Reliable, Efficient and Environmentally Compliant.

Along with advances in system component technologies, modern state-of-the-art power plant control systems are being developed by incorporating such advanced technologies as extensive digitization of high-speed control circuits, interconnection with other equipment over open interfaces, and a repertory of diverse multiplexed systems. Has developed and deployed a wide range of leading-edge power plant control systems including gas turbine control systems, steam turbine control systems, and generator excitation control systems. 

The modern power plant must also be highly efficient, provide good operability, and have minimal adverse effects on the environment. Meeting these demanding requirements calls for plant supervision and operations that are more advanced and at the same time more intuitive and easy to use. And considering the ongoing trend toward liberalization of the energy market, it is also essential to hold down plant construction costs and reduce plant construction schedules. These were the background factors motivating Hitachi’s development of supervisory and control systems that not only continue to support excellent reliability but also provide good cost-effectiveness while minimizing the workload involved in plant operation and maintenance.