The First Year’s Operation of the Dunkirk Steam Station

The Dunkirk Steam Station went into commercial service on November 19, 1950, when the first unit was placed in regular operation. The second unit went into commercial operation on December 28 of the same year. The first year’s operation has not been without troubles which are likely to occur in breaking in a plant incorporating several new and untried developments. Nevertheless, its performance has been generally satisfactory. Operation of the reheat units has introduced no new limitation in flexibility nor increase in operating personnel over the non-reheat units, and the improved economy has more than justified its adoption.