NERC Publications
While the data is somewhat outdated, the methodologies used to analyze GADS data still apply for those who want or need to "deep dive" the GADS data for RAM studies.
The PDF documents can be downloaded by clicking on the links below
| Title/Summary | Date |
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Predicting
Generating Unit Reliability  A Methodology for Predicting Generating Unit Reliability based on design characteristics, operational factors, and maintenance and plant betterment activities. |
12.01.1995 |
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The
Generating Availability Data System (GADS): Applications and
Benefits Descriptions of Electric Generating Unit Availability Improvement Programs & Analysis Techniques. |
06.01.1995 |
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Generating
Unit Availability Following Planned Outages Describes the daily performance of generating units during their first week of service immediately following planned outages. It is a follow-up study to "Frequency and Severity of Forced Outages Immediately Following Planned or Maintenance Outages." |
06.01.1992 |
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Impact of
FGD Systems Analyzes the availability losses experienced by coal- and lignite-fired steam generating units equipped with flue gas desulfurization (FDG) systems. It also analyzes the impact FGD systems have on unit output and annual energy and manpower requirements. |
07.01.1991 |
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Predicting
Unit Availability Describes four methods used by electric utilities to evaluate trade-offs between generating unit expenditures and generating unit availability. |
06.01.1991 |
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Seasonal
Performance Trends Compares peak season and annual equivalent forced outage rates for fossil-steam generating units. |
06.01.1991 |
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Generating
Unit Availability Trends 1984-1988 The Generating Availability Trend Evaluation Working Group (GATE) investigates trends in the changing availability of generating units in North America. |
04.01.1990 |
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Boiler
Tube Failure Trends Several significant conclusions on boiler tube failure trends were derived from the failure event information reported on large (>400 MW) coal-fired units. |
04.01.1989 |
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Generating
Availability Trends Summary Report The Generating Availability Trend Evaluation Working Group (GATE) investigates trends in the changing availability of generating units in North America. |
05.01.1989 |