Power Plant Control

Power Plant Control

Complete Solution with a Common Platform and Plant Asset Management

GE controls are combined with plant asset management systems to maximize overall plant productivity.

 
Overview

GE provides power plant control solutions for combined-cycle, large coal-fired, hydro, and nuclear power plants. Solutions are based on the application of common control system platforms for both rotating machinery and the plant distributed control system.

Control systems are combined with plant asset management systems, such as the Bently Nevada™ condition monitors, System 1® optimization and diagnostic software, and enterprise asset management packages in the Proficy™ product family to maximize overall plant productivity.

Product Description
GE offers power plant control based on the Mark™ VIe or OC 4000™ control platforms. Providing reliable control, GE is committed to custom-engineering the right solution for your power plant. GE's plant control systems range from probes, such as Flame Tracker™ flame sensor, to EX™2100 generator excitation systems, and optimization software, including closed-loop optimal control, or CLOC™, to reduce fuel cost, GenGauge™ fleet dispatch management, and GateCycle™ heat balance software.

Value

Our DCS solution delivers all the advantages of common plant control, from the turbine to the boiler and throughout the balance of plant, resulting in lower initial cost and less on-going maintenance, spare parts, and training. You can count on GE's complete package of turbine-generator technology, innovative controls, power plant experience, and global service.

GE a technological leader, committed to continuing to deliver solutions to reduce fuel costs, lower emissions, improve reliability, and provide the asset optimization tools to keep you competitive.