Power Plant Operations

and Maintenance
Maximize Your Plants Bottom-Line Results

Since 1867, The Babcock & Wilcox Company

(B&W) has engineered, supplied and constructed
advanced steam generation and emissions control
technologies for reliable, efficient and clean power
generation. Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation
Group, Inc. (B&W PGG) is a subsidiary of B&W.
This unique blend of experience and technical
knowledge is the basis upon which our fullscope power plant operations and maintenance
(O&M) services can help plant owners maximize
availability, profitability and safety performance.

Delta Power Services

To expand our breadth of O&M services and capabilities, B&W PGG acquired
Delta Power Services (DPS) in 2008. Operating as a subsidiary using the DPS
name, and managed under B&W PGG, DPS is the fourth-largest power plant
O&M services provider in the United States.
Possessing a demonstrated record of plant improvement, DPSs ultimate
goal of its O&M services is to provide consistent bottom-line operating
results. Whether the results are plant heat rate efficiency, reliability,
availability, safety or a combination of several measurable objectives, DPS
possesses the experience and capabilities to deliver.
Reliability levels at plants managed by DPS are well above industry average.
Its on-peak availability factor, a key economic performance indicator, is
consistently in the highest percentiles. Often, operational improvements
are gained with little or no capital expenditures.

Proven O&M Experience

DPS has extensive O&M experience with a wide range of fuels, equipment
and operating conditions. Our experience with various fuels includes
natural gas, pulverized coal, waste coal, biomass and waste/refuse.
Plant owners can take advantage of our O&M expertise with all types of
power generation applications, including electric power, central heating,
combined cycle or process steam.

Full Spectrum of Services

DPS is qualified in all phases of power plant O&M necessary to
achieve high availability, performance, profitability and safety. These
competencies include:
O&M estimating and budgeting
Environmental compliance programs and permitting assistance
Startup and commissioning services
Plant staffing, training, personnel policies and procedures
Operating procedures
Long-term plant operation
Safety and quality control programs
Maintenance management programs
Inventory control
Procurement services
Enterprise system management
Annual reviews and audits
Plant improvements and upgrades
Replacement parts and field engineering services

Keys to Successful Plant Performance

Safety
Safety is a fundamental corporate value for
B&W. Our goal to finish each and every day
injury and incident free applies throughout
every operating unit, subsidiary and division
of the company.
DPSs extensive environmental health and
safety (EH&S) program has significantly
improved plant safety. Results include
a reduction in business risk and an
improvement in operational performance.
We aggressively strive for 100% EH&S
compliance and an accident-free workplace.
We conduct EH&S reviews on a regular basis
to identify areas of concern. We then identify
and implement target improvements.
Full implementation of safety efforts has
resulted in measurable improvements which
have positive effects on overall plant culture
and work environment, and ultimately,
facilitates peak performance.

Plant Operation
Profitable long-term operation requires maximizing
availability while optimizing equipment life. Our
operational services are designed and implemented
to consistently achieve this objective by:
Operating plants in a safe, compliant and efficient
manner
Developing and implementing formal procedural,
maintenance, environmental and safety
management programs
Maintaining overall care and control of the plant
and site
Advising and recommending tooling and
inventory requirements
Recommending procedural changes, when
necessary, to improve operation
Responding and adjusting to changing operating
conditions

Plant Maintenance
To attain maximum plant availability and equipment
reliability, and to reduce forced outages, DPS develops
long-term custom maintenance programs that include:
Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance procedures
Scheduled maintenance
Major refurbishments

Power plant owners should demand the best when choosing a competent
supplier of operation and maintenance services. Our O&M solutions can
provide the proven results that customers require.
DPS and B&W PGG Attributes

Bottom-Line Results

Experienced personnel

Improved performance of plant equipment

Higher availability
Knowledge base minimizes problems and increases
profitability

Disciplined approach to O&M

Policies and procedures prevent errors, improve safety

and maintain (or reduce) costs.

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of boilers

and environmental systems

Knowledge of design and engineering process

provides O&M personnel with greater insight into
product operation, leading to more effective problem
identification and resolution, thus saving time, cost and
rework.
Owners can be confident that DPS is knowledgeable
regarding a wide assortment of equipment and operating
conditions, enabling owners to operate and maintain
their plants at high efficiency and low cost.

Construction capabilities

Only U.S. boiler OEM with an integrated construction

company provides additional options and experience
base for owner, leading to improved outcomes.

Full range of support

DPS provides full-scope services from startup and

commissioning through daily O&M.

Established in 1867

Long history of technology innovation and service

provides owners with certainty of outcome.

Staffing and home office support DPS can provide product training, safety training, construction support, North
American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and environmental compliance, and permitting assistance.
DPS provides the managerial oversight, operational expertise and the qualified staff necessary to achieve peak
performance from the equipment while controlling maintenance costs.

Achieving Results that Matter Most

Combining our operating experience with more than 140 years of
engineering know-how and technical innovation, we have consistently
met or exceeded operating and safety performance goals.
Plants Operated by DPS and B&W PGG

Customer

Location

Size

Fuel Type

Combustion Method

IPP - Cogeneration

Florida

133 MW

Coal

Pulverized coal; 1 B&W, 2 GE STGs

(1HP, 1-IP/LP)

IPP - Cogeneration

Texas

90 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; GE FR 6-B (2)

combined-cycle

IPP - Cogeneration

Texas

400 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; Fr 7-FA (2)

combined-cycle

IPP - Cogeneration

California

55 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; W-251 (1)

combined-cycle

IPP - Cogeneration

California

46 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM5000 (1)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

46 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM5000 (1)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

46 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM5000 (1)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

47 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM5000 (1)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

48 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM2500 (2)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

48 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM2500 (2)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

48 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM5000 (1)

simple-cycle with HRSG

IPP - Cogeneration

California

48 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; LM2500 (2)

simple-cycle with HRSG

Plants Operated by DPS and B&W PGG (continued)

Customer

Location

Size

Fuel Type

Combustion Method

IPP - Cogeneration

Michigan

125 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; GE FR 7-EA (1)

combined-cycle

IPP - Cogeneration

California

23 MW

Natural gas

Gas-fired cogen; GE FR 7-EA (1)

combined-cycle

IPP - Hydro

Maine

15 MW

Hydro

Run of the River hydroelectric; Voith (2)

horiz Kaplans

IPP - Hydro

New York

13 MW

Hydro

River hydroelectric; DBS / Bell

(2) - S turbines

IPP - Cogeneration

Massachusetts

27 MW

Dual fuel

Gas-fired cogen; LM2500 (1)

combined-cycle

IPP - Cogeneration

Massachusetts

82 MW

Dual fuel

Gas-fired cogen; Siemens V-64.3 (1)

combined-cycle

Utility

Virginia

132 MW

Coal

Pulverized coal; 2 units F-W,

66 MW GE steam turbines

IPP

New York

8 MW

Hydro

NYC BWS hydroelectric; Voith-Francis

(1) - vertical turbine

County Government

New Jersey

1300 tpd

Material recovery
from refuse

Recycling, RDF baling

County Government

California

2115 tpd

Material recovery
from refuse

Paper, metals, plastics recycling

IPP

Pennsylvania

55 MW +
Steam

Cogeneration

CFB, coal processing waste coal

County Government

Florida

60 MW

Resource recovery
/ waste

Stoker

County Government

Florida

95 MW

Resource recovery
/ waste

Mass burn

IPP

Maine

27.5 MW

Biomass

CFB

IPP

Maine

27.5 MW

Biomass

CFB

IPP

California

17 MW

Biomass

CFB

(Planned new facility)

Ebensburg Power Company

Ebensburg Power Company is a partnership between
B&W PGG and ESI Energy, Inc., with B&W PGG serving as
the managing general partner.
The facility is a 50-megawatt cogeneration power plant
that burns waste coal utilizing a B&W PGG circulating
fluidized-bed boiler to produce steam and electricity.
The steam provides heat and hot water to local
businesses, while the electricity is sold to an electric
distribution company. The plant began commercial
operation in May 1991.

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The facility also includes Revloc Reclamation Services,

a wholly owned subsidiary of B&W PGG. Revloc mines
the coal from waste refuse piles to provide the plant
with a reliable supply of fuel for daily operation while
reclaiming the sites after the waste fuel is removed.
Plant availability has averaged greater than 94%
during the past five years. Since commercial operation
began, there have been only two lost-time accidents.

Palm Beach County Renewable Energy Park

The Palm Beach County Renewable Energy Park is a
refuse-derived fuel waste-to-energy facility designed
to reduce the volume of Palm Beach (Florida) Countys
wastes, generate electricity, and maximize the recovery
of aluminum and ferrous metals. The park began
operation in 1989. It is owned by the Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) and is operated
by Palm Beach Resource Recovery Corporation (PBRRC),
a subsidiary of B&W PGG.
Designed to annually process 624,000 tons of municipal
solid waste, the parks Palm Beach Renewable Energy
Facility (PBREF) No. 1 provides renewable energy to
surrounding communities. Based on a successful
20-year operating history, SWA extended PBRRCs
operations and management contract for an additional

20 years, through 2029. Among several performance

awards, PBREF No. 1 has processed 30% more solid
waste, generated 17% more electricity, and recovered
17% more ferrous metals than the amounts committed
to in its original 20-year contract. Plant availability has
exceeded 94%.
PBREF No. 2, a new state-of-the-art facility, will process
an additional 3,000 tons of municipal solid waste
per day and will be operated by B&W PGG, once
operations commence.
Highly structured and detailed safety programs at
the facility have resulted in several awards for safety
performance during its operation.

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B&W PGG is well-known in the

power industry for its commitment
to excellence. Power plant owners
can expect that same commitment
and proven performance from our
operation and maintenance services.

www.babcock.com

Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc.

20 S. Van Buren Avenue
Barberton, Ohio 44203 USA
Phone: 330.753.4511
Fax: 330.860.1886

Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W). Established in 1867, B&W is
a world leader in providing steam generating and emissions control
equipment, nuclear operations and components, and defense program
management services.

The information contained herein is provided for general information

purposes only and is not intended nor to be construed as a warranty, an
offer, or any representation of contractual or other legal responsibility.

For more information, or a complete listing of our sales and service

offices, call 1-800-BABCOCK (222-2625), send an e-mail to
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