Request Summary
Capability Testing Requirements for Seasonal Compliance
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Description Of Issue
The capacity testing requirements outlined in BPM 105 require that thermal resources perform summer capability tests during the summer season under specific temperature conditions. SRP typically conducts tests in off-seasons periods (spring or winter) to avoid operational disruptions during peak demand. This requirement risks penalties for off-season testing and reduces QCC values.
Proposed Solution
Permit historical operational data to meet requirements when summer season testing is not feasible. In the event, historical operational data is unavailable, allow off-season test results if adjusted for summer conditions.
Specific Document And Language
BPM 105
3.4.2.1 Capability Test Requirements for Thermal Resources:
Summer Capability Tests are to be conducted during a time when the ambient dry-bulb temperature is no more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit below the station ASHRAE Rated Ambient Temperature.
Suggested Language Update
Historical operational data may be submitted to meet summer testing requirements when summer season testing is not feasible. If historical data is unavailable, off-season Capability Tests may be used with adjustments for summer conditions. Penalties for deviations in dry-bulb temperature requirements will not apply if adjustments are applied to align off-season test results with expected summer conditions.
Benefits
Aligns testing requirement with practical operational practices, allowing compliance without disrupting critical summer operations. It also minimizes penalties while ensuring reliable QCC calculations are maintained.
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