Conemaugh Electrostatic Precipitator Rebuild

Genon Energy Inc, Conemaugh Generating Station - New Florence, PA

Supply and install new electrostatic precipitator (ESP) internals for Units 1 and 2 (four boxes total) at the 1,800 MW Conemaugh Generating Station. This baseload coal-fired plant consists of two 900 MW steam turbine generators and Alstom/CE supercritical tangential-fired boilers, which began commercial operation in 1970 and 1971.

 Under contract with Genon Energy, NAES Power Contractors is responsible for site management, craft labor, and directing subcontracts for this $62+ million project. Under subcontract with NAES Power Contractors, Buell APC is responsible for engineering, materials and equipment. Work will be performed during two power outages. Unit 1 was completed in the fall of 2011 during a 9 week outage. Unit 2 is scheduled for the spring of 2013. 

  • Demolition and removal of existing ESP internals
  • Structural reinforcement of ESP boxes (for future SCR process)
  • Receipt and installation of new ESP materials and equipment, including:
    • Replace TR sets
    • Collecting plates
    • Wires/bottles
    • Steel modifications
    • Electrical components, panel modifications, and wiring
    • Partial hopper replacement
    • Insulation and lagging
    • Component support system
    • Alignment and startup
    • Scaffold
    • Alignment grids
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