CHE 189-1F/Field Trips and Seminar

Plant Visit Report Format

Plant No. 1
Name of Plant: KOEN (Korea South Power Co.) Yeongheung Division
Nature of Business:
It is a power generating company separated from Korea Electric Power Corporation
(KEPCO) in accordance with the Korean government’s policy on Electric Power Sector
Restructing announced on April 2, 2001. KOEN has now operated six power sites which are
Samcheonpo Division, Bundang Division, Shin-Yeongheung Division, Yeongdong Division,
Yeosu Division, and Yeongheung Division. The installed capacity combined is 9,979 MW which
accounts for 10.2% of Korea’s total installed capacity (97,476 MW).
Yeongheung Division: They have six unit operations with a combined capacity of 5,080 MW,
supplying approximately 25% of electricity consumption in Seoul Metropolitan Area. It is Korea’s
largest thermal power site as well as a coal fired power site located in the Seoul Metropolitan Area.
The power site has produced a large amount of electricity at a reasonable cost, contributing to the
stable supply of electricity in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. Therefore, it takes a significant part in
executing a national energy policy. When Yeongheung Units 7 and 8 are completed, it will become
Korea’s largest power site with the combined installed capacity of 6,820 MW which will take up
approximately 30% of electricity consumption in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. With advanced
environmental equipment in operation, we strive to protect the environment while expanding
employment and social contribution activities to develop local economy and improve the quality
of life of local residents. We are also operating new and renewable energy facilities such as 2 MWp
photovoltaic power plant, 12.6 MW small hydro plant, 46 MW wind power generation complex
and 4 MW Energy Storage System which enable us to lead low carbon and green growth.
Given the transmission loss incurred in supplying power from the south of Chungbu Area (the
midwestern part of the Korean peninsula) to the Seoul Metropolitan Area, Yeongheung Division
is located very favorably to supply electric power to the Seoul Metropolitan Area. In addition, it
supplies electricity at a cost of 40% less than a LNG fired plant, contributing remarkably to keeping
electric bills affordable.

REPORT
1.) Make a block flow diagram of the processes in the plant
 Turbine Building
Boiler Building

Transmission
Switchyard Transformer Generator Steam Turbine Boiler
Tower
Power
Supply

Bottom Ash
Condenser
Coal
Feeder

Water
Treatment
Plant

Selective Catalytic
Reduction
(SCR)
Discharge
Area

Electrostatic
200-m Stack Flue gas Desulfurization
Precipitator
2. Identify the different operations/equipment in the plant that are based on CHE principles.
Identify the principles involved in such operation/equipment.
a.) Boiler- closed equipment which boils water into high temperature then it turns high-pressurized
steam to spin a turbine. The temperature inside the boiler is approximately 1400℃ and the
temperature of steam produced is higher than 500℃.
b.) Turbine – mechanical device that rotated by the force of steam produced in the boiler to drive
a generator which is connected to a turbine via a shaft.
c.) Generator – connected to a turbine shaft to rotate at a same speed and is to generate electricity.
The principle is that an electromotive force is generated in a electrical conductor which encircles
a varying magnetic flux.
d.) Condenser – a unit used to condense steam into liquid which in turn, converts into steam in the
boiler.
e.) Stack – The smoke generated when coal is burned is filtered through an EP, SCR, and FGD to
remove pollutants, and converted into steam, then released into the atmosphere via a 200-meter
stack.
f.) Transformer – It is an electrical device used to increase/decrease the voltages of electricity to
transmit electricity efficiently. Mainly, the transmitting voltages are 154 kV, 345 kV, and 765 kV.
3.) Comment on safety features of the plant
Dust: Wherever asbestos fibers are used for insulation and other purposes, the possibility of
asbestosis among workers due to inhalation of asbestos fibers can not be ruled out. Other
morbidities because of exposure to fly ash, including metallic constituents such as lead, arsenic,
and mercury might also be present. Due to exposure to other chemical used in different operations
of power plant may also be responsible to adversely affect human health.
Electrical hazards: Electrical shock, burns from energized equipment and power lines remain
inherent hazards of workers in power plant.
Accidents and Injuries: At times, the accidents culminate in lost work time, partial disablement
and fatality. Bursting of pipe lines and vessels steam pipes due to high pressure, H2 gas lines, acid
lines and oil lines are the potential areas of accidents.
Chemical Hazards: Different chemicals that are often being used in power plant, such as chlorine,
ammonia, fuel oil may be responsible for wide range of acute as well as chronic health
impairments.
Fire and Explosion: Some areas of fire and explosion hazards are coal handling plant, coal
conveyor, fuel oil/lubricating handling and storage areas, transformer/switch yards, boilers,
hydrogen generation plant, etc.
4.) Comment on the process control and instrumentation of the plant
These were observed during plant visit, as these are basic instruments used in coal fired power
plant
Valves and Instruments
01. FV – Flow Valve
02. V – Valve
03. FT – Flow Transmitter
04. FIC – Flow Indicator and Controller
05. LT – Level Transmitter
06. LIC – Level Indicator and Controller
06. pHI – pH Indicator
07. PI – Pressure Indicator
08. PIA – Pressure Indicator and Alarm
09. TT – Temperature Transmitter
10. TIC – Temp Indicator & Controller
11. TIA - Temp Indicator and Alarm

5.) As future CHE, what realizations do you have in mind after having visited this plant?
I realize that the coal fired thermal power plant in South Korea implements zero waste, because
their wastes are treated and being utilized to become another product. They have waste water
treatment plant, air treatment, etc. The plant we visited just shows how developed the country is.
6.) Given a chance, will you work in the plant? In which specific area? Why?
Yes, it’s been my dream to go in South Korea, since I was immersed in their culture for how many
years. Not only this, I want to apply my technical knowledge and communication skills by being
a worker in South Korea. I want to work in this plant, most especially in the control and
instrumentation process. I want to gain more knowledge on this part. I also want to be an
environmental consultant in this plant.