The Combined Cycle Power Plant

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Organizer: Allan Giacomelli, P.Eng.

Location: Arbour Green Room at the South Common C C, 2233 South Millway, west of Erin Mills Parkway, north of The Collegeway near the South Common Mall

Fee: Free (registration required)

Speaker: John Mikkelsen, P.Eng., Manager, Eastern Canada, Power Development, TransCanada Corp.

A combined cycle power station employs more than one thermodynamic cycle for the generation of electricity. One common commercial combination has been the use of the Brayton Cycle with the Rankin Cycle. This type of power plant uses a gas turbine as the primary power source to generate electricity and then uses the waste heat from the gas turbine to heat a fluid such as water to produce steam which powers a steam turbine to generate electricity. With this combination such a power plant can have efficiencies of 50 percent or greater in converting the potential energy of the fuel (natural gas) into electricity.

TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure. TransCanada’s businesses are organized into two segments: Pipelines and Energy. The Energy business includes power operations and natural gas storage.

TransCanada is the largest independent power producer in Ontario with 4,330 MW of generating capacity in service, under construction or in development. This includes three combined cycle facilities located in the GTA. John Mikkelsen, P.Eng. will discuss in his presentation the principals, design and operation of a combined cycle power plant. Also his presentation will include a discussion of the environmental impact of such a power station.

There is a limit of 120 spaces at this event. To reserve your spot please contact Allan Giacomelli, P.Eng. at allan.peo@rogers.com.