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Visit on the web The current trend across the industry is the adoption of unit cycling along with
constant fuel changes, aging existing units and push for continued operation with
www.udc.net fewer shutdowns due to minimized budgets. The result: A call for a holistic approach
to maintenance practices. This holistic approach will tie together all the areas of
operations in order to optimize these valuable assets.
The Name Behind The Flame The overall picture of plant efficiency, availability, emissions and safety which are
solely determined by process inputs and outputs from the coal yard to the stack,
propel the dynamic of this holistic approach. The decision making process for the
maximization of the life of our assets demands we do not suffer lost opportunity.
Therefore we must take into consideration all economic and operating benefits
involved in the overall process and weigh the available options to strategically
manage the asset.
Communication across all areas of generation as well as data compilation and cross
referencing is a must as we move forward to the most efficient power production
possible.