Operational aspects of generation cycling

This work is one of a series prepared to focus the industry attention on current problems faced by power system operators. It contains six short-note reports, discussing the pros and cons of cycling generating units from both a system operation and power plant viewpoint. The capability to cycle thermal power units is an important asset for the system operator. It helps him/her lower overall system production costs and deal with changing system conditions. Edison has been quite successful in using nuclear power units to perform load following. A key for this success has been good communication between the plant personnel and system dispatchers.<>