Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Electrical power generation or distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2009-02-10
DeCady, Albert (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Electrical power generation or distribution system
C700S286000, C702S182000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489990
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for calculating and predicting performance characteristics, incremental heat rate, capacity, incremental costs, production cost and emissions, for electric power generation plants, and in particular, those that use steam and gas-turbine prime movers. The system includes models and modules for calculating current unit performance and predicting unit performance, including the incremental heat rate and maximum capacity, using unit operating parameters, unit configuration data, and fuel constituency data. The system further includes a module for forecasting or predicting unit performance and cost information, by allowing the user to alter unit configuration and fuel constituency data to model planned maintenance and projected fuel changes, and to account for anticipated atmospheric conditions.
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Fehr Stephen L.
Hutchinson Linda A.
Chelini Kathryn V.
DeCady Albert
Dingman Brian M.
Garland Steven R
Mirick O'Connell DeMallie & Lougee LLP
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