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POWER

Welcome to Alstom Power

of the
25 percent power proworlds

duction capacity
depends on Alstom
technology

52,000 employeesinaround
the world 70
countries

industry
100 years ofexpertise
leading

Alstom is a global leader in power generation with a portfolio of products covering all
fuel types. From fossil and biomass to nuclear and renewables, 25% of the worlds power
production capacity depends on Alstom technology or services.
Whether in design, manufacture, procurement or servicing, Alstom is setting the benchmark
for innovative technologies that provide clean and efficient power solutions. Alstom can supply
anything from single components to complete turnkey power plants. Our Plant IntegratorTM
approach and power automation and control solutions ensure the optimisation of all elements
to derive the maximum lifetime value from all our customers investments.
Alstom has more than 100 years of experience in the engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) of new power plants. Our engineers are also experts in retrofitting,
modernising and servicing existing plants. With operations in 70 countries, Alstom is close to
customers all over the world, ensuring rapid responses and service excellence at all times.

Provider of the cleanest

integrated power

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The brain behind

the power
Smart Power Flexible generation for highest efficiency.................................................. page 04
Integrated information, automation and control solutions for financial performance,
critical asset safety and renewables integration.

Automation and IT solutions Your needs, our solutions................................................. page 08

Efficient power plant operation, solutions for a higher level of power plant level excellence and best
power fleet management, a comprehensive portfolio for operation and services all focused on long-term value.

ALSPA the integrated solution Comprehensive tools for flexible generation.............. page 10
Our flagship platform ALSPA, its dedicated solutions for fuels and isolated phase busducts an entire range built for your operations.

An integrated approach Value-added services and support........................................... page 12

ALSPA Trusted Services, a partnership for performance, site security systems and IPB solutions

References Worldwide presence.................................................................................... page 14

Over the last decades, Alstom has completed thousands of projects all over the world. Reference list and case studies.

Access to reliable and affordable power is the key

to an improved standard of living for everyone.
However, it is essential that this power be produced without negative environmental side effects.
Alstoms Plant Integrator solutions maximise
performance, while our extensive range of environmental products enable us to supply the cleanest
power plants in the industry.

Alstoms Clean Power TodayTM strategy recognises the need to improve the environmental balance of legacy plants, while increasing
the adoption of new clean energy solutions. Its three pillars are:
1. Focussing on production efficiency and energy management
2. Implementing carbon capture and storage
3. Balancing the energy portfolio by increasing the share
of renewable technologies.

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Smartpower
Flexible generation for

Clean Power Today!

Alstom is setting the benchmark for innovative and environmentally-friendly power generation technologies. The
objective is to build the cleanest integrated power solutions for customers. Alstoms commitment to address the climate
change challenge is a long-standing one. We are ready to provide the solutions that will meet the worlds increasing
demand for power, with a range of technologies that ensure higher efficiency and lower emissions, today!

Plant Integrator
Building a power plant control system is an extremely complex undertaking, combining the needs for safety, reliability,
availability and efficiency. Leveraging years of experience in power plants and other power generation technologies,
Alstom has developed its Plant IntegratorTM concept to provide integrated solutions that optimise customer investments,
shorten delivery times, raise efficiency, safety and availability, and lower operating and maintenance costs.

Lifecycle Management
Alstom is committed to supporting its customers throughout the lifetime of their power plant projects, with the
objective of maximising their return on investment. Benefiting from a large heritage, Alstom delivers effective
solutions to maintain, upgrade, retrofit and repair its own installed base as well as components and systems from
third-party suppliers.

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highest efficiency
Alstom provides power generation utilities
with integrated information, automation and
control solutions that are fully embedded
in the design and processes of power plants
of all fuel types, be it thermal, nuclear,
hydro, wind or solar, in order to guarantee
flexible, efficient and safe power generation.

18 times more real-time

information needs to
be managed today
than 20 years ago

CO
35% reduction in can be
emmissions
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obtained through
efficient control and
capture solutions

Financial performance

In view of todays volatile electricity spot markets, cost-effective power

generation has never been more important. Alstoms automation and control solutions provide operators with the tools necessary to
achieve a cost-effective energy system at every level of the plant.

Critical asset safety

Safety is key for the availability of a power plant and its main equipment. Safety
requirements are based on international standards that automation and control solutions need to be compliant with. Alstoms
automation and control solutions are adopted to applicable standards, such as IEC 61508, to achieve Safety Integrity Level up to
SIL3, depending on country regulations, type of plant and process, from small generating units to the most complex power plant.

Renewables integration

Climate change and energy policies are pushing for energy efficiency and
a higher proportion of renewables in the electricity generation. The integration of renewables into the electricity grid, however,
challenges the grid management system and increases the pressure on operators to assess new tools to guarantee network stability.
Alstoms solutions enable real-time scheduling of various generation units that help master these new challenges.
Massy (France)
Headquarters
Global Centre of Excellence

Belfort (France)
Global Centre of Excellence

Shenzhen (China)
Global Centre of Excellence

Richmond (USA)
Global Centre of ExcellenceManufacturing

New Delhi (India)

Global Centre of Excellence
Manufacturing

Specialist production sites embedded in the global Alstom network

We are where our

customers are
The Alstom Power Automation and Controls business is led from
Massy, France. Our Global Centres of Excellence are located in
Massy (France the lead centre), New Delhi (India), Richmond
(USA) and Shenzhen (China). Further front offices and support
centres are spread around the world. Using common platforms
for product development across all facilities promotes effective
international collaboration. With the additional support of local
service centres in 70 countries, Alstom can deliver timely and
efficient power solutions and services all over the world.

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Alstom offers a complete portfolio of power

generation equipment and services for all fuel types.
By 2030 the world will have seen a significant
change in the power generation mix, with an
increased share of CO2-free and renewable power.
Alstom will continue to play a strong role in
this booming market.

Automation and IT

Plant operations

Plant optimisation

Our solutions are adapted to each plant and ensure

the safe operation of the power generating unit. Our
extensive know-how ensures high electrical quality
and improves the efficeincy of operation. Thanks
to Alstoms plant process and design knowledge,
operators are sure to reap the maximum benefits
from their power plants. Site security solutions secure
the plant from physical and logical intrusion.

In order to achieve best performance, highest

availability and maximum reliability, Alstom provides
solutions that help analyse the increasing amount
of information provided by power plant operations
and its environmental control solutions. Advanced
simulation tools enable forecast planning to be ready
whenever generation activities needs to be adapted
to demand from the grid, allowing for flexible
generation.

We procure the following hard- and software

solutions for your project:
Distributed control systems
Machine controllers
Excitation systems
Instrumentation
Security
Electrical

We engineer reliable solutions for the optimisation of:

Product lifecycle management
Advanced power stabiliser systems
Maintenance and managment
Simulation
Monitoring and diagnostics

We help you to maximise power output and efficiency

from distributed control systems to asset management and from
installation to maintenance.

Plant Integrator

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solutions

For flexible power generation

Fleet management

Service and maintenance

When the performance of an entire fleet needs to be

enhanced, Alstom provides power generation fleet
managers with advanced decision-making solutions
for fleet performance management, fleet scheduling,
fleet asset management and power generation risk
management and trading to help in finding the best use
of customers power generation assets.

Alstom offers a full range of products and services

adapted to your needs for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of your automation and controls
solutions, ensuring maximum efficiency throughout
the whole lifecycle of your power plant.

We construct optimised solutions covering:

Scheduling
Performance management
Risks and trading
Asset management
Power Cloud

We offer comprehensive operation and maintenance

services including:
Engineering
Manufacturing
Integration and tests
Training
Retrofit
Lifecycle extention

Optimising the value chain

The Plant Integrator approach creates real value for our customers by optimising the entire value chain and the overall plant
performance. This approach goes beyond the typical product compilation simply aimed at reducing costs. As an OEM, EPC and
O&M provider, Alstom has a unique perspective that allows the analysis of the whole plant and the full lifecycle as an integrated
system. Using proven models and established benchmarks, specic investment costs can be understood in their true context.
Customers benefit from a greater range of options to determine the solutions that are best-suited to their needs. These help
them achieve their business objectives and consequently, better serve their markets.

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ALSPA

Comprehensive tools for

One platform: ALSPA

Taking advantage of their in-depth knowledge of power plant processes, Alstom has developed a comprehensive control and
instrumentation system. Alstoms flagship platform ALSPA extends accross the entire plant, from the control room with plant
management and optimisation tools, through plant and machine automation to asset management and remote diagnostic
systems. The ALSPA Series 6 product line provides consistent technology from low-level controls to high-level asset management.
It ensures data consistency and is an ideal platform for power operators requiring remote feature centralisation.

Instrumentation

Machine controllers

All sensors collecting real-time data (pressure, temperature,

flow, ) from the power block and balance of plant (BoP)
equipment, as well as actuators (motors, drives) are optimised
for best asset operation.

Machine controllers collect information from all major equipment

of any power plant, such as turbines, boilers and generators.

Distributed control and monitoring systems

Distributed control systems (DCS) control the entire plant
including balance of plant equipment and machine controllers
and provide added services to operate and maintain the plant.

Excitation systems
Whatever your fuel type or generator, we have the expertise
you need for efficient, reliable excitation solutions. Our
comprehensive range of excitation and voltage control
solutions include advanced power system stabilisers (APSS),
automatic voltage regulators, or excitation for emergency
diesel generators.

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Power applications and information systems

We provide analysing software applications for plant optimisation,
plant performance monitoring, plant and fleet production
scheduling and asset management, as well as reporting services for
operation, maintenance and environmental emissions.
Performance plant monitoring to support decision making on
plant operation and to help the transition towards predictive
maintenance
Plant data lifecycle and lifetime for managing all data generated
by the operation of the plant to help optimise its maintenance
Plant scheduling and economic dispatch
Simulator

the integrated solution

a flexible generation

Dedicated solutions

ALSPA Care

ControPlant Our comprehensive solution

ALSPA Care offers solutions for continuous

monitoring and diagnotics of all equipment
aiming at providing a clear picture of the
condition of the machines.

covering all fuels and integrating dedicated

controllers for critical components. Thanks to
its flexible concept, it fully integrates with the
power plants machine control products.

ControGas Our gas turbine controler

adapts to any type of gas power plant, be it
single cycle or combined cycle.

ControSteam From small industrial

steam turbines to large nuclear steam turbines
our dedicated steam turbine controller covers
the whole range.

ControFlame A dedicated controler for

all types of boilers, ALSPA ControFlame includes
BMS/BPS systems for highest reliability.
ControGen ALSPA ControGen is the latest
excitation system designed to manage all types
of power generators from small units to large
production machines requiring complex control.
ControBOP Gain control of the electrical
balance of plant thanks to our tailored solutions for
all kinds of power generating or industrial plants.

Predictive maintenance
The continuous assessment of the equipment
helps optimise maintenance decisions in order to
generate power at best efficiency. This continuous
assessment provides the necessary information to
help turn forced outages into planned outages.

Commercial availability
There is only one goal that really counts: power
needs to be available at the right time and in the
right amount. Optimise maintenance outages by
having the right information on your equipment
at hand to be able to schedule operation and
maintenance.

Risk mitigation support

Assessment and limitation of risks to reduce
uncertainty: early detection of degradation in
component performance, timely prediction of
breakdown and risk assessment support, making
sure you keep your plant up and running at
alltime.

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An integrated

Value-adding

Site security systems

Isolated phase busducts

In todays world, industrial facilities such as power plants and

oil and gas sites are facing potential security challenges and
threats. Alstom solutions protect and secure your assets in
order to reduce the risks and ensure reliable operation.

Alstoms Enerbus isolated busbars have been designed

to feature any power plant requirements, whether
for short circuit withstand or demanding seismic
constraints.

Our access control solutions range from standard control

functions to specific needs such as biometric systems. Video
surveillance and perimeter protection complete the offering. All
these modules need to be seamlessly integrated into a plants
workflow in order to guarantee the desired degree of protection.

By connecting the generator to the main transformer,

Enerbus is the global solution for quality and
performance:
nominal current up to 52,000 A (world record)
power plant capability up to 1600 MW
short-circuit withstand current up to 1,200,000 A
easy access to insulators for maintenance

Alstom provides an integrated and centrally managed system

that ensures all components of the solution work together.
To achieve maximum security we provide standardised
solutions for small sites as well as tailor-made systems for the
largest plants of all fuel types, be it a nuclear, gas, steam or a
renewables power plants, an industrial site or transportation
infrastructure.
Our solutions cover the entire scope of the project, from
supervision and management of the security project to
engineering services or system development; from technical
support, documentation and training, to quality control and
commissioning.

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Alstom Enerbus incorporates all critical components

required to evacuate energy from generators, complete
with connections, joints and insulating supports,
each contained in earthed metal enclosures and used
to connect to unit transformers. It also includes all
the necessary steel supporting structures as well as
optional predesigned circuit breaker and transformer
components.

approach

services and support

ALSPA Trusted Services customer support

When you choose Alstom as your OEM, EPC or O&M
provider, you are tapping into a huge reservoir of power
generation know-how and experience. Our operating
fleet provides a large amount of data that we use to
establish benchmarks and best practices. This makes a
real difference to the longterm efficiency and profitability
of a plant.
The performance potential of a power plant control
system is only partially determined at the manufacturing
and construction stages. The best design and construction
would be of little benefit if operation and maintenance
were not fully optimised. That is why Alstom operates
a global network of local service centres that offer a

full range of packages and services: O&M contracts,

consulting & support, spare parts, and field services.
Our O&M goals are to maximise plant availability, improve
energy efficiency and optimise component and system
lifetimes through planned maintenance and suitable
upgrades and retrofits. In accordance with our clean power
strategy, commercial goals are never allowed to outweigh
concerns about the environment and the health and safety
of employees and local communities.
As service and maintenance do not depend on the origin
of the components, all our solutions are offered for Alstom
and non-Alstom equipment.

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References

plants that stand the

Control and automation systems for highest reliability

Alstom is a key contributor or
lead OEM for many of the worlds
largest power projects. The length
of our reference list, the range or
our product and service portfolio
and the reach of our global
organisation means there is no
project too big or too small for us
to handle. If you want a case study
on or reference for a particular
type, design or technology, do
not hesitate to contact your local
Alstom representative.

Sunrise USA
Retrofit upgrade of a 545 MW natural
gas-fired power station

Los Humeros Mexico

Geothermal: 25 MW turnkey
plant, ALSPA Series 6 DCS, ALSPA
ControSteam turbine control, ALSPA
ControGen generator excitation.

* Status September 2011

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test of time

Kubansky Russia
Hydropower plant: ALSPA Series 6
distributed control system, ALSPA
ControGen generator excitation

Keppel II Singapore
Lapanga India
6 x 150 MW captive power plant

800 MW combined cycle gas power

plant: ALSPA series 6 distributed control
system, machine control systems,
simulator, moitoring & diagnostics

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CASE STUDY

The largest coal-based

power plant ever, in
Africa.

Medupi/Kusile
South Africa

The Medupi coal-fired power plant will be the biggest dry-cooled power station in the
world. Medupis sister plant Kusile will provide 4790 MW. Each plant will represent
approximately 12% of South Africas future generating capacity.
Facing the risk of critical power shortages in 2009-2012, South Africa is investing
heavily in its energy infrastructure. Eskom is rising to the challenge of meeting
South Africas growing power needs as the country continues to industrialise while
simultaneously meeting the energy security challenges of the 21st century.
Alstoms flexible yet highly reliable control system will help Eskom maximise its fleets
efficiency and stabilise the system through the integration of all systems of the plant for
optimised performance and real-time information exchange between power plants.

Customer.............................. Eskom
Scope of supply..................... ALSPA Series 6 control system, including ControSteam
turbine controller, ControGen generator excitation,
ControBOP electrical balance of plant control, plant
information system, advanced alarm system, smart
instrumentation, ControFlame boiler protection
Commercial operation.......... 2012

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CASE STUDY

The worlds biggest

European Pressurised
Reactor (EPR) nuclear
power plant.

Flamanville
France

Alstom will provide the engineering, manufacturing and procurement, construction and
commissioning of the steam turbine, turbogenerator, condensers, moisture separator
reheaters (MSR s), feedwater heaters and deaerator, circulating water and condensate
extraction pumps, and auxiliary equipment such as the vacuum system, turbine bypass,
compressed air distribution, busbars, etc
EDF is the worlds major nuclear power generation company with 58 units in service,
all of which use Alstom technology in the turbine island. This order, won against
international competition, reflects EDFs confidence in both Alstoms technology and
engineering know-how.
Alstoms control solutions adapt seamlessly to every project size. The Flamanville
machine controllers will help meet EDFs efficiency targets while ensuring safe
operation of the new generation nuclear power plant at all times.

Customer.............................. Electricit de France (EDF)

Scope of supply..................... ALSPA Series 6 control system,
including ControSteam turbine controler,
plant information system, advanced alarm system,
ControBOP electrical balance of plant control
Commercial operation.......... 2012

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CASE STUDY

The largest supercritical

coal-fired power plant in
Poland.

Belchatow
Poland

The Belchatow extension will be the largest generating unit ever built in Poland
and also the most efficient lignite plant. Alstom is supplying the plant under a full
turnkey EPC (engineering, procurement, construciton and commissioning) contract.
At around 41%, the new plant will have the highest efficiency level of any plant
in Poland, and meet the highest European standards of performance in terms of
reduced emissions of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrous Oxides (NOx).
This project is part of the Polish electric systems programme of modernisation.
BOT Elektrownia wanted to replace two old and polluting units with a modern
plant, which would increase the efficiency of the electricity production in full
compliance with the European environmental regulations.

Customer.............................. BOT Elektrownia

Scope of supply..................... ALSPA Series 6 plant control system including:
ControFlame FDG burner management system,
ControGen generator control, asset management
system for field instrumentation
Commercial operation.......... 2010

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