Summary
With the rapid development of power grids and the large-scale integration of renewable energy, new challenges have emerged for the safety and stability of power systems. Condensers, with their excellent dynamic voltage capabilities, instantaneous reactive power support, and outstanding short-term overload capacity, demonstrate unique technical advantages in transient voltage support, dynamic reactive power compensation, and rotational inertia storage.
Read more Read lessAfter retrofitting turbo generators to include condenser functionality, the units possess dual attributes of both generator and condenser. They can flexibly switch between power generation and condenser modes based on grid demands, leveraging the comprehensive benefits of active power output during peak loads and reactive power support during low loads, thereby acting as a "voltage stabilizer" for the grid.
The implementation of the project and three years of operational validation demonstrate that the retrofit of coal-fired turbo generators to include condenser functionality meets the requirements of new fast dynamic response condensers for modern power grids. All performance indicators fully adapt to the needs of the new power system while delivering significant economic benefits, offering broad practical reference value.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
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| Reference | A1_11447_2026 |
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| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | China, People's Republic of |
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| File size | 877 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
CHEN Fulong - Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant; XIE Xuewang - Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant; CAI Kan - Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant; XIAN Zhelong - Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant; LIU Chenghang - Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant
Keywords
Thermal power generation; Condenser; Retrofit; Flexible operation
