Invensys Recognized by Energy Northwest for Successful Fast-Track Main Turbine Controls Upgrade at Columbia Generating Station.Triconex digital TMR TMRtotal mixed ration. TMR 1 Trainable mentally retarded 2 Transmyocardial revascularization, see there systems for integrated main turbine generator control and reactor pressure control implemented in record time FOXBORO, Mass. -- Invensys Process Systems (www.ips.invensys.com) recently completed a fast-track controls upgrade at Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station The Columbia Generating Station, a nuclear power station, is a uranium-fueled General Electric boiling water reactor located on the United States Department of Energy Hanford Site, 12 miles (19 km) NW of Richland, Washington, USA. Its site covers 1,089 acres (4. , a 1,150-megawatt BWR n. 1. a boiling water reactor; a type of nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; - the steam produced can drive a steam turbine and produce electrical power. Noun 1. (boiling water reactor Noun 1. boiling water reactor - a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine BWR water-cooled reactor - nuclear reactor using water as a coolant ) nuclear power plant near Richland, Washington Richland is a city in Benton County in southeastern Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima River and the Columbia River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 38,708, with a 2005 population estimate of 43,520. . Invensys supplied a Triconex (www.triconex.com) TMR (triple-modular redundant) Tricon turbomachinery control system for integrated turbine protection and reactor pressure control. In a congratulatory letter recognizing the effort, W. Scott Oxenford, vice president, Technical Services for Energy Northwest said, "Our Digital Electro-hydraulic (DEH DEH Department of the Environment and Heritage (Australia) DEH Department of Environmental Health DEH Direct Electrical Heating DEH Director of Environmental Health (United Kingdom) ) Pressure Control/Turbine Control Upgrade was successfully installed, and it supported Columbia Generating Station (CGS CGS centimeter-gram-second system. CGS or cgs abbr. centimeter-gram-second system. CGS, c.g.s. ) power ascension in a world-class manner." Regarding the fast-track completion, Mr. Oxenford said, "Most remarkable is the timeline of design and implementation. In March 2006 we issued the Limited Notice to Proceed to Invensys and had our initial on-site kick-off meeting with all present. In approximately 10 months the system was installed in the simulator to support two cycles of operator training. Six months later, the system is operating with precision." The Tricon TMR system is also utilized for an all new turbine trip digital control scheme, including lube oil, thrust, vacuum and overspeed. The new Tricon digital systems replace older technology controls, which has greatly improved reliability. Sargent & Lundy (www.sargentlundy.com), the A&E (architecture and engineering) firm, provided a range of engineering services including conceptual study, specification development, bid evaluation, plant modification package, procedure update, installation and test support, and project management assistance. About Energy Northwest Energy Northwest (www.energy-northwest.com), celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, was the first Joint Operating Agency formed in Washington and also owns and operates wind, solar and hydro power generation facilities in the state. About Invensys The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. , with approximately 30,000 employees working in 60 countries. Invensys, Triconex, Tricon, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware and Avantis are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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