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Automatic generation control for hydro systems

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.4196· OSTI ID:5190794
Modern Automatic Generation Control (AGC) is implemented with digital computers that periodically sample tie line real power flows, line frequency, and generator power outputs. These analog signals are usually measured to second periodically and combined with desired interchange to obtain the Area Control Error (ACE). The ACE digital quantity is allocated to regulating hydro turbines and transmitted via telemetry to the remote terminal untis (RTU). The RTUs convert the raise/lower megawatts (MW) into timed relay contact closures to the governor which result in wicket gate open/close movement to change the generator output power. The output power of each generator is monitored by the digital AGC which closes a feedback loop around the governor-turbine-generator to assure the desired power level is attained. This paper describes the feedback loop design, which is essentially a sampled-data control. Additional feedback loops due to the ACE and load regulation are also analyzed. A method is presented for allocating water usage between reservoirs on a generator command-time basis. The theoretical designs are verified by on-line measurements presented in the paper.
Research Organization:
Advanced Control Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US)
OSTI ID:
5190794
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN ITCNE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English