Power Generation Technology ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (6): 1074-1084.DOI: 10.12096/j.2096-4528.pgt.24208

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Research on Modeling and Rapid Load Change Control Strategy for High Back- Pressure Extraction-Condensing Combined Heat and Power System

Zongbo ZHAN1, Jiping REN1, Liping DING1, Zhaolong SUN1, Heng DING2, Yue CAO2   

  1. 1.Inner Mongolia Jinglong Power Generation Co. , Ltd. , Fengzhen 012100, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
    2.Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education (Southeast University), Nanjing 210096, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2024-09-14 Revised:2024-12-26 Published:2025-12-31 Online:2025-12-25
  • Contact: Yue CAO
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(52206006)

Abstract:

Objectives Rapid load change capability of combined heat and power units can ensure the consumption capacity of the power grid for renewable energy and play an important role in improving the economic efficiency of thermal power units. Therefore, taking a high back-pressure extraction-condensing combined heat and power system in a power plant as the research object, this study focuses on system modeling, dynamic characteristic analysis, and rapid load change control strategy, leveraging the characteristics of its high back-pressure exhaust steam and heating extraction steam to achieve cascade heating of the return water in the heating network. Methods A dynamic characteristic model of the system is established based on the APROS simulation platform, and the accuracy of the model is verified using on-site operation data. The dynamic response characteristics of the thermal and electrical regulation process of the system under varying operating conditions are investigated, and the relationship between the thermal and electrical loads of the unit and the steam extraction valve (EV) under different operating conditions is established. A rapid load change control strategy coupling the heating steam extraction regulation of the unit is proposed. By implementing feedforward compensation at the EV valve, rapid changes of the unit output are realized, improving its load change response speed. Results Compared to coordinated thermal-electrical control, the rapid load change strategy reduces the response time to automatic generation control (AGC) commands by 150 seconds and shortens the time to reach steady state by 300 seconds. Conclusions The rapid load change control strategy for the dual-unit combined heat and power system significantly enhances the response speed of the system to AGC commands, with reduced oscillations during the transition process and a shorter time to reach steady state.

Key words: combined heat and power system, new energy consumption, steam extraction valve control, rapid load change, coordinated control system, high back-pressure, steam extraction regulation butterfly valve

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