The paper explains the specific advantages of ''Floating Power Stations'' (FPS) and their applications. Furthermore the story of the building of MAN B&W's first Power Barge, the Margarita II, today located at Corinto in Nicaragua. It contains the information regarding the technical layout and the technical features of the plant, the project particulars, the performance required for different areas as well as transportation to the site and final commissioning up to substantial completion. To end the results of the first year of operation especially with regard to the overall performance and the availability, will be discussed. This first Power Barge project could be completed to the satisfaction of the customer. The key-factors to complete such a project successfully are mainly: 1. A well prepared concept which is based on proven designs for all the different installations of such a plant. 2. Detailed planning of design, manufacturing and progress. 3. Reliable business partners and subcontractor as well as experienced project management. 4. Highly motivated and well trained staff. In the meantime MAN B&W has already delivered a second 124 MW Power Barge, which is in operation in Guatemala. Other ones are most likely to follow. It must finally be stated, that such a plant has to operate 24 hrs a day throughout the entire year!
Power barge Margarita II Corinto, Nicaragua first FPS-project of MAN B&W
Die Leistungsbarke Margarita II, Corinto, Nicaragua - erstes Projekt eines schwimmenden Kraftwerkes (FPS) von MAN B&W
2001
9 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 1 Tabelle
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Datenträger
Englisch
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