EMRP PROJECT ENG06 POWERPLANTS: METROLOGY FOR IMPROVED POWER PLANT EFFICIENCY

T. Lederer, B. Hay, P. Milota, R. Strnad, K. Riski, G. Kok, L. Chapman, A. Andersson, J. Frederiksen, K. Anhalt, S. Rudtsch, P. Lau

Abstract

Large scale power plants based on nuclear or conventional fuel provide about 80 % of generated electricity in the EU and nearly 90 % of hot water used for district heating. As electric energy cannot be stored in significant amounts it has to be generated at the time of use. Consequently, a mix of basic, medium and peak load power plants is necessary in order to balance consumption and production. Despite the necessity of renewable energy, large scale power plants will form the backbone for the secure supply of energy for the next few decades. It is therefore of outstanding importance to increase the energy efficiency of such power plants.

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TC20 - Measurements of Energy and Related Quantities

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