How reclamation tests mechanical governors
Journal Article
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· Hydro Review
OSTI ID:381258
- Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO (United States)
The Bureau of Reclamation has developed its own equipment for testing mechanical-hydraulic governors for hydroelectric generators. The device, called a Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) Simulator, generates a three-phase voltage that will drive the governor ballhead motor at variable speed. Utilizing this equipment, most traditional governor tests can be completed with the generating unit dewatered. In addition, frequency response testing and other detailed analytical tests can be performed to validate governor models. This article describes the development and design of the equipment, and it also discusses its usage in a case study of events at Glen Canyon Dam.
- OSTI ID:
- 381258
- Journal Information:
- Hydro Review, Journal Name: Hydro Review Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 15; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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