The TechComm Simulation Performance Calculation package (Pcalc) is an on-line measurement system for cycle thermal efficiency. In its simplest form, the thermal efficiency can be measured as energy out/energy in. To a power plant engineer or manager, though, this value only highlights a potential problem but does not identify the cause of the problem.
Through high level manipulation of the data gathered by the Exaquantum package, TechComm Simulation is able to provide to the power plant information that will enable the continuous improvement of the performance of the plant through:
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Identification of problem areas of causing less than optimum thermal performance
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Provide actual plant data to verify and validate plant modification
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Provide all station staff with accurate $ values of their actions (or non-action)
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Provide or the necessary statutory and management reporting on thermal efficiency for the plant
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Provide a verifiable basis for carbon credit valuation.