PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EGBIN THERMAL PLANT

Authors

  • A. O. ADELAJA Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Author
  • B. Y. OGUNMOLA Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Author
  • E. O. WILLIAMS B. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Egbin thermal plant, Performance evaluation, Efficiencies, Energy

Abstract

Egbin thermal station is the single largest installed electricity generation plant in Nigeria. It has an installed capacity of 1320 MW and generating capacity of 6.8 TWh. The performance of Egbin thermal plant was evaluated using two methods to determine the overall efficiency. An estimated overall efficiency of 33.46% and a calculated overall efficiency of approximately 22.42% were deduced. The two efficiencies were examined with the aid of the statistical test method and an overall efficiency of 22.42% was verified as the probable measure of the plant's performance. Low plant availability, the unstable grid system and erratic natural gas supply problems were identified, among other reasons as the key factors responsible for the poor performance of the plant.

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Published

2008-03-31

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2008): NSE TECHNICAL TRANSACTION JOURNAL (NSE TT-J)

Section

Articles