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5.9
December, 1945.
REPORT BY MESSRS. PREECE, CARDEW & RIDER ON THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. ON BEHALF OF THE
CIVIL ADMINISTRATION.
1.
SCOPE.
This report is related to the verbal terms of reference as discussed between Col. Thomson, Mr. Follows of the Civil Administration and Mr. Jackson of Messrs. Freece, Cardew & Rider on November 23rd and 24th, 1945, which are set out in detail in the attached covering letter, and except where expressly stated to the contrary, it is agreed that the plant shall be repaired and maintenanced in accordance with paragraph 5 thereof.
2.
A scrutiny of the pre-war records shows that the peak load at night was approximately 16,000 kilowatts. The present day and night peak loads are 2,300 and 4,000 kilowatts respectively. The estimated day and night peak loads by next March are 5,000 and 6,500 kilowatts respectively.
3.
Assuming that the present rate of expansion of load is maintained, it will be necessary to meet peak loads of approximately 6,000 kilowatts by next March, but there is little doubt that the rate of increase of load will be substantially higher during the next two or three months, and it is agreed that the peak load for March shall be assessed at 6,500 kilowatts, and it is to this basis that the following observations are related. It is understood that the present rate of expansion of domestic and similar load is limited partly by the staff available to make re- connection but also by the lack of efficient transport.
4.
To meet the demand envisaged, it is essential that turbo alternator sets No.1 or 2, 5 and 6 together with boilers No.1, 2 and 7 - 10 inclusive shall be in reasonable commercial condition together with the associated ancilliary plant, switchgear and cables.
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TURBINES:
No.8 Turbine: The foundations for this machine were completed before the surrender of the Colony, although the machine was not on site. The foundations have had to be demolished due to damage by subsequent bombing. A quantity of foundation steelwork will have to be replaced before the foundations can be re-built. This does not come within the terms of reference.
No.7 Turbo Set: This machine was deliberately put out of commission by the Royal Engineers prior to the surrender of Hongkong. It is not required to meet the demand envisaged
and does not therefore come within the terms of reference. It will probably be 10 months before this machine is in commission.
and
No.6 Turbo Set: This machine has already been thoroughly overhauled/can be considered as being in fair and reasonable condition. Mechanically it is sound, but owing to the high steam consumption, it should only be used as stand-by plant. Only normal maintenance and running repairs should be required.
No.5 Turbo Set: This machine has already been overhauled and can be considered as x in reasonable
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