The collaboration between VEC and SPG Dry Cooling played a crucial role in optimizing the performance of the ACC. Despite the use of a second vacuum pump, the ACC was experiencing performance-robbing subcooling. Through a comprehensive investigation, SPG Dry Cooling identified the problem. The DCS logic prevented the fans from adjusting to counteract the subcooling.
Upon closer examination, VEC discovered performance-robbing subcooling despite the use of a second vacuum pump to compensate for air ingress. Further investigation revealed that excess air flow and slight air ingress were driving the subcooling anomaly. Additionally, limitations within the distributed control system (DCS) logic exacerbated the problem, hindering the ACC’s ability to adjust and optimize performance effectively.
Read how SPG Dry Cooling helped in improving the performance.
