A Hydroelectric Plant Simulation Model to Test the Performance of Actual Governor Control Systems

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva´n F. Galindo-Garci´a ◽  
Antonio Tavira-Mondrago´n ◽  
Sau´l Rodri´guez-Lozano
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Hydroelectric Plant ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Surge Tank

A simulation model of the hydraulic system of a hydroelectric power plant is developed and implemented in a real time simulator. The main purpose of the simulator is to test the performance of actual governor control systems using hardware-in-the-loop techniques, in which the actual governor control system is connected to a real time simulator instead of being connected to real equipment. This paper focuses on the modeling of the hydraulic system to be implemented in the simulator. The model consists of an unrestricted reservoir, conduits to transport water, and a turbine to convert the potential energy of the fluid into mechanical power. A nonlinear mathematical model for a non-elastic water column is implemented. Effects due to a surge tank and to various turbines connected to a common tunnel are included in the model by considering head and flow variations at the junction of the common tunnel and the individual penstocks. The model is evaluated by comparing results from simulations with field tests from a four-unit hydroelectric power plant (55 MW per unit). Comparisons show that the model reproduces the general behavior of the field tests. However some deviations are observed during the transient response, in particular the simulation results appear to respond faster than field data.

scholarly journals Performance evaluation of industrial ethernet protocols for real-time fault detection based adaptive observer in networked control systems with network communication constraints

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
SAMBA Aime Herve ◽  
Yeremou Tamtsia Aurelien ◽  
Nneme Nneme Leandre
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Fault Detection ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Networked Control Systems ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Industrial Ethernet ◽  
Hydroelectric Power

<p>In this paper, the performance evaluation of industrial ethernet (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and PROFINET IRT) networks has been studied for choosing the right protocol in real-time fault detection based adaptive sliding mode observer in networked control systems (NCSs) under time network-induced delays, stochastic packet losses, access constraints and bounded disturbances. An adaptive sliding-mode observer based fault detection is presented. The dynamic hydroelectric power plant model is used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method based on TrueTime and Matlab/ Simulink, corroborated our predictions that an ethernet for control automation technology (EtherCAT) protocol would be more appropriate to reduce the false alarm rate and increasing the efficiency of the remote control of industrial hydroelectric power plant.</p>

Characterization of surge superposition following 2-stage load rejection in hydroelectric power plant

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 844-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng Chen ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Xichen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Analytical Formula ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Surge Tank ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Interval Time ◽  
Unexpected Phenomenon

When calculating the maximum upsurge in surge tank due to load rejection in a hydroelectric power plant, it has been natural and customary to believe that the maximum surge amplitude occurs in simultaneous load rejection of all units at 100% load. As 2-stage load rejection (2-stage LR), involving a step-wise reduction in load, is not considered since it is assumed to produce less severe surge conditions. This study formulates the surge superposition associated with 2-stage LR and shows, surprisingly but significantly, that such 2-stage LR sometimes produces more severe surge conditions than simultaneous and complete load rejection (SCLR). The results indicate that this unexpected phenomenon is ascribable to the resistant effect of throttled surge tank, whose increase will lead to a greater difference in the maximum upsurges between 2-stage LR and SCLR conditions. Different time intervals during 2-stage LR correspond to different maximum upsurges. The analytical formula predicting the worst interval time is derived exactly and verified with two numerical cases.

Real-Time Optimal Load Dispatch Recommendation System for the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brunno Henrique Brito ◽  
Airton Isaac Pereira ◽  
Rodrigo Pereira Gosmann ◽  
Erlon Cristian Finardi ◽  
David Lucas dos Santos Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Optimal Load ◽  
Time Optimal

scholarly journals Analysis of maintenance optimization in a hydroelectric power plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Francisco Javier Martinez Monseco
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electricity Market ◽  
Hydroelectric Plant ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Industrial System ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Maintenance Techniques ◽  
Maintenance Plan

<p>This article presents a guide to designing a maintenance plan for any industrial system. As an example, it develops a maintenance plan for highly reliable equipment, such as a hydroelectric power plant, where instant availability and reliability are crucial in its operation. The development of the proposal serves as a basis for the transversal development of any industrial system that has the same operational objectives (manufacturing lines), transport (trains, aircraft) and also involves safety and environmental aspects in its proper functioning. Today’s society requires that there are more and more industrial processes in which the maximum availability of the systems must be guaranteed, and at the same time there must be a minimum number of incidents that prevent the unavailability of the process. The methodology used has consisted firstly of dividing the complex industrial system into systems to be analysed on the basis of the functions they have to perform, then on the basis of the fault history a list of potential faults to be analysed has been determined, taking into account the risk of the system itself. From here, the systems of the hydroelectric plant have been classified to determine the priorities of actions. The different maintenance techniques to be applied have been carefully considered, focusing on the need to analyse condition-based maintenance techniques, such as predictive techniques, which allow us to define the point of potential failure based on parameters, and thus be able to plan maintenance actions in a justified manner. In the specific case of a hydroelectric generation plant, the fundamental objective is based on the commitment to<br />operate in the electricity market (high reliability and immediate availability), and the performance of maintenance actions imply in most cases the shutdown of the plant and therefore the loss of income from electricity production. Finally, a design of a justified maintenance plan for a hydroelectric power plant has been proposed based on the methodology explained.</p>

scholarly journals USINA HIDRELÉTRICA DE BELO MONTE E O PAPEL DOS AGENTES NA REESTRUTURAÇÃO DA CIDADE DE ALTAMIRA-PA

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (18) ◽  
pp. 15754
Author(s):  
Bruna Duarte de Sousa ◽  
José Queiroz de Miranda Neto
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Hydroelectric Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Belo Monte

BELO MONTE HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT AND THE ROLE OF AGENTS IN RESTRUCTURING OF THE CITY OF ALTAMIRA-PAUSINA HIDROELÉCTRICA DE BELO MONTE Y EL PAPEL DE LOS AGENTES EN LA REESTRUCTURACIÓN DE LA CIUDAD DE ALTAMIRA-PARESUMOEste artigo tem como objetivo analisar o papel dos agentes produtores do espaço urbano na cidade de Altamira-PA após a instalação da Usina Hidrelétrica de Belo Monte. O trabalho se propõe a estudar as mudanças nas localizações dos espaços que compõem a cidade, como o centro urbano e novas áreas residenciais produzidas na periferia, resultando em um processo de reestruturação da cidade. Portanto, busca-se evidenciar como as empresas, o Estado, os agentes fundiários, os grupos imobiliários e a população excluída agem para a obtenção de seus objetivos. O método utilizado é o materialismo histórico e dialético e a fonte de dados foi obtida com base em trabalhos de campo, relatórios da Norte Energia S.A e fontes de organizações sociais como FVPP. Como resultados, evidencia-se o impacto da instalação desse empreendimento de grande porte em Altamira-PA, produzindo redefinições que estão baseadas na relação entre diferentes agentes públicos e privados. A reestruturação da cidade a partir da instalação da hidrelétrica gerou como consequência a expansão imobiliária e novas infraestruturas que pouco favorecem à população atingida e os mais pobres da cidade.Palavras-chave: Hidrelétrica de Belo Monte; Agentes Produtores do Espaço Urbano; Localizações Residenciais.ABSTRACTThis article aims to analyze the role of urban space producing agents in the city of Altamira-PA after the installation of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Plant. The work aims to study the changes in the locations of the spaces that make up the city, such as the urban center and new residential areas produced in the periphery, resulting in a process of restructuring the city. Therefore, it seeks to show how companies, the State, land agents, real estate groups and the excluded population act to achieve their goals. The method used is historical and dialectical materialism and the data source was obtained based on fieldwork, reports by Norte Energia S.A and sources from social organizations such as FVPP. As a result, the impact of installing this large undertaking in Altamira-PA is evident, producing redefinitions that are based on the relationship between different public and private agents. The restructuring of the city after the installation of the Hydroelectric Power Plant resulted in the expansion of real estate and new infrastructures that do little to favor the affected population and the poorest population of the city.Keywords: Belo Monte Hydroelectric; Urban Space Producing Agents; Residential Locations.RESUMENEste artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el papel de los agentes productores de espacio urbano en la ciudad de Altamira-PA tras la instalación de la Central Hidroeléctrica de Belo Monte. El trabajo tiene como objetivo estudiar los cambios en la ubicación de los espacios que componen la ciudad, como el centro urbano y las nuevas áreas residenciales que se producen en la periferia, resultando en un proceso de reestructuración de la ciudad. Por ello, busca mostrar cómo las empresas, el Estado, los agentes inmobiliarios, los grupos inmobiliarios y la población excluida actúan para lograr sus objetivos. El método utilizado es el materialismo histórico y dialéctico y la fuente de datos se obtuvo en base a trabajo de campo, informes de Norte Energia S.A y fuentes de organizaciones sociales como FVPP. Como resultado, el impacto de la instalación de este gran emprendimiento en Altamira-PA es evidente, produciendo redefiniciones que se basan en la relación entre diferentes agentes públicos y privados. La reestructuración de la ciudad tras la instalación de la Central Hidroeléctrica resultó en la movilidad residencial y nuevas infraestructuras que poco hacen para favorecer a la población afectada y la población más pobre de la ciudad.Palabras clave: Hidroeléctrica de Belo Monte; Agentes Productores de Espacio Urbano; Movilidad Residencial.

scholarly journals Evidenciação Ambiental: uma análise dos relatórios de sustentabilidade da Usina Hidrelétrica Itaipu com base na Global Reporting Initiative – GRI ## Environmental Disclosure: an analysis of the sustainability reports of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant based on the Global Reporting Initiative – GRI

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 288
Author(s):  
Regiane Valejo Maciel ◽  
Carlos Jaelso Albanese Chaves ◽  
Giuliano Oliveira De Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Hydroelectric Plant ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Social Relevance ◽  
Environmental Disclosure ◽  
Sustainability Reports

Considerando que o setor de hidrelétricas causa impactos ambientais de larga escala e que a evidenciação ambiental vem se tornando cada vez mais relevante para as organizações, a presente pesquisa teve por objetivo avaliar a qualidade da evidenciação ambiental praticada nos relatórios de sustentabilidade da Usina Hidrelétrica Binacional Itaipu. Quanto à abordagem, este estudo fundamenta-se na pesquisa qualitativa, e quanto ao objeto, este estudo se classifica como uma pesquisa documental. Para atingir o objetivo desta pesquisa, a coleta dos dados foi proporcionada pelos relatórios de sustentabilidade da Usina Hidrelétrica Itaipu do período de 2014 a 2019, a partir da confrontação dos princípios apresentados pela Global Reporting Initiative para a elaboração do relatório com o conteúdo dos relatórios divulgados pela Itaipu. A análise dos relatórios indica que a Itaipu apresentou falhas quanto a aderência do princípio “comparabilidade”, ao omitir informação sobre os valores investidos nos projetos analisados, fazendo com que a leitura do stakeholder ficasse prejudicada, entretanto, é possível identificar que a Itaipu buscou manter-se alinhada com os demais princípios analisados. O presente estudo contribuiu por buscar preencher a lacuna sobre a análise de evidenciação ambiental de uma organização de relevância social como a Itaipu Binacional.ABSTRACTConsidering that the hydroelectric sector causes large-scale environmental impacts, and that environmental disclosure is becoming increasingly relevant for organizations, this research aimed to evaluate the quality of environmental disclosure practiced in the sustainability reports of the Binational Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant . As for the approach, this study is based on qualitative research, and as for the object, this study is classified as documentary research. To achieve the objective of this research, data collection was provided by the sustainability reports of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant from 2014 to 2019, based on the confrontation of the principles presented by the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines with the content of the reports disclosed by Itaipu. The analysis of the reports indicates that Itaipu failed to adhere to the "comparability" principle, by omitting information on the amounts invested in the projects analyzed, causing the stakeholder reading to be impaired, however, it is possible to identify that Itaipu sought to maintain aligned with the other principles analyzed. This study contributed by seeking to fill the gap on the analysis of environmental disclosure in an organization of social relevance such as Itaipu Binational.

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