Method and control system for scheduling load of a power plant
A control system, power plant technology, used in system integration technology, electrical testing/monitoring, information technology support systems, etc.
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[0023] It will be observed that in the figures, method steps and system components have been represented by conventional symbols, only specific details being shown that are significant to an understanding of the present disclosure. In addition, details that can be easily understood by those skilled in the art may not be disclosed.
[0024] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for dispatching power plant loads.
[0025] Normally, power plants are dispatched to generate electricity over time periods / forecast time domains that vary from days to weeks, known as short-term load dispatch. Plant production scheduling based on power / steam demand, availability of plant components, and net revenue from production. As stated, the optimizer uses different cost factors including penalties for not meeting demand, revenue from electricity sales, fuel consumption, emission reductions, component depreciation, startup and shutdown of components to optimal...
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