Ravenswood was originally built and owned by Consolidated Edison of New York Inc. (Con Edison) in 1963. The first two units constructed in 1963 were Ravenswood 10 and 20, each having a generating capacity of approximately 385 megawatts. Then, in 1965, Ravenswood 30 (commonly called "Big Allis") was commissioned with a generating capacity of nearly 981 megawatts. In the 1970s, multiple combustion turbine units were installed in a simple cycle configuration to meet peak power demands. Two 2030 MWth(500 MWe) nuclear reactors were planned to begin operation on the site in 1970, but they were cancelled due to controversy and safety concerns.
Due to deregulation of the energy markets in New York State, Con Edison was required to sell all of its "in-city" generating stations in New York City including Ravenswood. In 1999, Con Edison transferred ownership of Ravenswood to KeySpan Energy for $597 million.[3] In 2004, KeySpan constructed a new unit, Ravenswood 40, using combined cycle technology with generating capacity of 250 megawatts.
National Grid plc acquired KeySpan in 2007[4] but due to its involvement in electrical transmission the New York Public Service Commission required National Grid to sell Ravenswood to ensure competition in the market. On August 26, 2008, Ravenswood was sold by National Grid to TransCanada Corporation for $2.9 billion.[5] TransCanada later sold Ravenswood to LS Power/Helix Energy Solutions Group in a package deal also including the Ironwood, Ocean State and Kibby Wind facilities for a total price of US$2.1 Billion.[6][7][8] In 2018, Helix Generation LLC filed a lawsuit against TransCanada Facility USA Inc. for allegedly fraudulently misleading Helix prior to the sale.[9]
In 2019, it was announced that a 316 MW battery storage system would be built at the Ravenswood Generating Station. The system would be the largest in New York state and would be built in three phases, the first of which would be complete in 2021.[10]
DescriptionEdit
Ravenswood is located in Long Island City in Queens, New York, across from Roosevelt Island. The site is connected to the New York City electrical system through the 138 kV Vernon substation and the 345 kV Rainey substation.[11] It is capable of producing 2,480 MW of energy.[1]
Ravenswood No. 3, also known as Unit 30 or Big Allis, is a natural gas facility at Ravenswood Generating Station owned by LS Power and operated by IHI Corporation Energy Services. During 1963, Allis-Chalmers announced that ConEd had ordered the "world's first MILLION-KILOWATT unit...big enough to serve 3,000,000 people." This sheer scale helped the plant become popularly known as "Big Allis", due to Allis-Chalmers' role in construction. During the Northeast blackout of 1965, the bearings of the Allis-Chalmers Turbine were damaged. The lube oil pumps were hooked up to the electrical grid and thus shut down during the blackout, causing bearing damage.[13][14]
At the time of its installation, it was the world's largest steam energy generating facility. It is located on the Ravenswood site, consisting of Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as several small gas turbines (GTs), and an oil depot. The site overall produces about 2,500 MW, or approximately 20% of New York City's current energy consumption.[15][16] In 2011, Big Allis burned 97% natural gas, 3% oil (used as backup fuels).
The site also includes a steam generation plant consisting of four Babcock & Wilcox boilers, owned and run by Con Edison. The plant helps in the supply of steam to the Manhattan steam system when needed, via the Ravenswood Tunnel under the East River.[17][18]
^Lubasch, Arnold H. (August 4, 1970). "Con Ed Is Still Mystified By Big Allis Short‐Circuit". The New York Times. Retrieved November 1, 2018. On Nov. 9, 1965. four months after Big Allis went into operation, a blackout in the North east ruined 14 of the generator's 15 bearings.
^Schewe, Phillip F. (February 20, 2007). The Grid: A Journey Through the Heart of Our Electrified World. Joseph Henry Press / National Academies Press. pp. 133. ISBN9780309133890.
^Massey, Daniel (June 23, 2009). "Labor fight could unplug Queens power plant". Crain's New York Business. from the original on June 26, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
^Kihss, Peter (August 1, 1982). "Con Ed Preparing Queens Plant for Coal Use". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
^Jacobs, Charles M. (1894). A General Report Upon the Initiation and Construction of the Tunnel Under the East River New York.
^. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008.
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Ravenswood Generating Station is a 2 480 megawatt power plant in Long Island City in Queens New York City New York 1 It is owned and operated by LS Power Helix Energy Solutions Group 2 The plant is fueled primarily by fuel oil no 6 and natural gas which heats the boilers 1 Ravenswood Generating StationRavenswood Generating Station in 2017CountryUnited StatesLocationLong Island City Queens New York CityCoordinates40 45 35 N 73 56 45 W 40 75972 N 73 94583 W 40 75972 73 94583StatusOperationalCommission date1963 1963 Owner s L S PowerOperator s IHI Power ServicesThermal power stationPrimary fuelFuel Oil Natural GasSecondary fuelFuel Oil Natural GasTurbine technologySteam turbine Gas turbineCombined cycle Yes Unit 40 Power generationUnits operational5Units cancelled2 500 MW PWRNameplate capacity2 480 MWExternal linksCommonsRelated media on Commons edit on Wikidata Contents 1 History 2 Description 2 1 Ravenswood No 3 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditRavenswood was originally built and owned by Consolidated Edison of New York Inc Con Edison in 1963 The first two units constructed in 1963 were Ravenswood 10 and 20 each having a generating capacity of approximately 385 megawatts Then in 1965 Ravenswood 30 commonly called Big Allis was commissioned with a generating capacity of nearly 981 megawatts In the 1970s multiple combustion turbine units were installed in a simple cycle configuration to meet peak power demands Two 2030 MWth 500 MWe nuclear reactors were planned to begin operation on the site in 1970 but they were cancelled due to controversy and safety concerns Due to deregulation of the energy markets in New York State Con Edison was required to sell all of its in city generating stations in New York City including Ravenswood In 1999 Con Edison transferred ownership of Ravenswood to KeySpan Energy for 597 million 3 In 2004 KeySpan constructed a new unit Ravenswood 40 using combined cycle technology with generating capacity of 250 megawatts National Grid plc acquired KeySpan in 2007 4 but due to its involvement in electrical transmission the New York Public Service Commission required National Grid to sell Ravenswood to ensure competition in the market On August 26 2008 Ravenswood was sold by National Grid to TransCanada Corporation for 2 9 billion 5 TransCanada later sold Ravenswood to LS Power Helix Energy Solutions Group in a package deal also including the Ironwood Ocean State and Kibby Wind facilities for a total price of US 2 1 Billion 6 7 8 In 2018 Helix Generation LLC filed a lawsuit against TransCanada Facility USA Inc for allegedly fraudulently misleading Helix prior to the sale 9 In 2019 it was announced that a 316 MW battery storage system would be built at the Ravenswood Generating Station The system would be the largest in New York state and would be built in three phases the first of which would be complete in 2021 10 Description EditRavenswood is located in Long Island City in Queens New York across from Roosevelt Island The site is connected to the New York City electrical system through the 138 kV Vernon substation and the 345 kV Rainey substation 11 It is capable of producing 2 480 MW of energy 1 Unit Approximate Power First Operated 1 Power Source 2 10 380 MW 11 1963 No 6 Fuel Primary fuel Natural Gas Secondary Fuel 20 280 MW 11 1963 No 6 Fuel Primary fuel Natural Gas Secondary Fuel 30 990 MW 11 1965 No 6 Fuel Primary fuel Natural Gas Secondary Fuel 40 250 MW 12 2004 Natural Gas Primary Fuel No 2 Fuel Secondary Peaking Gas Turbines 400 MW 11 Various Natural GasRavenswood No 3 Edit Ravenswood No 3 also known as Unit 30 or Big Allis is a natural gas facility at Ravenswood Generating Station owned by LS Power and operated by IHI Corporation Energy Services During 1963 Allis Chalmers announced that ConEd had ordered the world s first MILLION KILOWATT unit big enough to serve 3 000 000 people This sheer scale helped the plant become popularly known as Big Allis due to Allis Chalmers role in construction During the Northeast blackout of 1965 the bearings of the Allis Chalmers Turbine were damaged The lube oil pumps were hooked up to the electrical grid and thus shut down during the blackout causing bearing damage 13 14 At the time of its installation it was the world s largest steam energy generating facility It is located on the Ravenswood site consisting of Units 1 2 3 and 4 as well as several small gas turbines GTs and an oil depot The site overall produces about 2 500 MW or approximately 20 of New York City s current energy consumption 15 16 In 2011 Big Allis burned 97 natural gas 3 oil used as backup fuels The site also includes a steam generation plant consisting of four Babcock amp Wilcox boilers owned and run by Con Edison The plant helps in the supply of steam to the Manhattan steam system when needed via the Ravenswood Tunnel under the East River 17 18 See also EditList of largest power stations in the United States New York energy lawReferences Edit a b c d Ravenswood Generating Station PDF Archived from the original PDF on November 5 2012 Retrieved September 3 2011 a b NYISO 2018 Gold Book pdf www nyiso com p 55 Retrieved January 2 2019 Con Edison Completes Sale of Ravenswood Power Plant in Queens Press release Con Edison June 18 1999 Archived from the original on November 5 2006 Retrieved April 21 2017 National Grid to Acquire KeySpan in 7 3 Billion Cash Transaction Press release National Grid February 27 2006 Archived from the original on June 20 2006 Retrieved April 21 2017 National Grid plc Announces Sale of Ravenswood Generating Station for 2 9 Billion www businesswire com March 31 2008 Archived from the original on January 3 2019 Retrieved January 2 2019 TransCanada completes sale of US Northeast power assets to Helix Generation www dailyenergyinsider com June 9 2017 Retrieved January 2 2019 LS Power Completes Acquisition of 3 950 MW Power Generation Portfolio in Northeast www lspower com June 5 2017 Retrieved January 2 2019 TransCanada Completes Sale of U S Northeast Power Assets www transcanada com June 5 2017 Archived from the original on January 3 2019 Retrieved January 2 2019 Krebs Rose November 30 2018 TransCanada Accused Of Misleading Electricity Plant Buyer www law360 com Retrieved January 2 2019 Long Island City will soon be home to New York s biggest battery Crain s New York Business October 17 2019 Retrieved October 18 2019 a b c d e New York Energy Highway RFI Response by TransCanada Corporation PDF May 30 2012 Archived from the original PDF on January 3 2019 Ravenswood Unit 40 Long Island City N Y Lubasch Arnold H August 4 1970 Con Ed Is Still Mystified By Big Allis Short Circuit The New York Times Retrieved November 1 2018 On Nov 9 1965 four months after Big Allis went into operation a blackout in the North east ruined 14 of the generator s 15 bearings Schewe Phillip F February 20 2007 The Grid A Journey Through the Heart of Our Electrified World Joseph Henry Press National Academies Press pp 133 ISBN 9780309133890 Massey Daniel June 23 2009 Labor fight could unplug Queens power plant Crain s New York Business Archived from the original on June 26 2009 Retrieved August 14 2009 Kihss Peter August 1 1982 Con Ed Preparing Queens Plant for Coal Use The New York Times Retrieved April 6 2014 Jacobs Charles M 1894 A General Report Upon the Initiation and Construction of the Tunnel Under the East River New York ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 05 16 2001 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Archived from the original on July 25 2008 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ravenswood Generating Station Con Edison Official Webpage National Grid US Official Webpage Ravenswood Generating Station archived by TransCanada Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ravenswood Generating Station amp oldid 1168703938 Ravenswood No 3, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
