OPTIMAL POLICY FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING OF THERMAL POWER PLANT USING FUZZY LOGIC

Abstract

Thermal power plant may be base load or peaking power plants. It is necessary to meet the load demand at each and every interval, independent of type of power plant. Any loss of load due to break down of any or all the unit of plant do not only result in loss of revenue but also may resulting in threat to security of the system. Hence an optimal of preventive maintenance policy is proposed so that break down and loss of load can be minimised.