Application of Intelligent Technological Systems in Order to Increase Efficiency of the Lock Chamber System in Hydro Power Plants

2015 ◽  
Vol 806 ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Vujović ◽  
Zdravko Krivokapić ◽  
Jelena Jovanović
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Real System ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Lock Chamber ◽  
Levels Of Automation ◽  
Hydro Power Plants

The paper is a result of research at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Podgorica and represents the aspiration of authors to combine scientific and technical experience in order to achieve improvement in a real system. It is a complex system of lock chambers in a hydroelectric power plant. Based on a detailed analysis of the initial state, through the process modeling of complex real system, the authors identify possible areas where the intervening and applying modern systems with greater flexibility is necessary to achieve higher levels of automation. Also, proposed in the paper are measures for ensuring the security of information that rise system performance to a higher level compared to the competition and create an advantage in the global market.

scholarly journals Rancang Bangun Simulator Kincir Pembangkit Listrik Floating Hydro

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Dian Prabowo ◽  
Pujono Pujono
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Process Time ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Simulator Design ◽  
Increasing Demand

Energy consumption in Indonesia is increasing every year, the fulfillment of the energy needed must be overcome. Energy is something that is really needed by anyone, from humans or animals to be able to do something or work. This energy is also abstract, its existence can be felt, but it is difficult to prove. Electricity needs of the community today are a basic need. Electricity usage is almost 24 hours nonstop. To cope with the increasing demand for electricity, it is necessary to utilize natural resources that can be used as new energy resources. The floating hydro power plant simulator is a hydroelectric power plant that utilizes the flow of water from a pump to drive a waterwheel, a device designed to make it easier for students to learn basic electrical engineering and fluid mechanics. The purpose of this design is to design and build a floating hydro power plant and test the tool. The design method used the VDI 2222 method approach, which includes planning, conceptualizing, designing, finishing. The results of the design were according to the method used, namely in the form of a waterwheel simulator design for power plants. The estimated production process time for the manufacture of a floating hydro simulator for cutting 3.9 hours; process of gurdi 3.08 hours; lathe process 1.3 hours; 1.58 hours assembly process; finishing process 2.75 hours = 1.2 days (1 day = 8 hours). The total cost of making the machine was Rp. 2.605,740.00. The driven pulley test results in 65.4 rpm and the driven pulley produced 304 rpm and the output was 12.3 volts.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Kama Riverbed Deformations and Development of Recommendations on Regulating the Non-metallic Building Materials Extraction in the Lower Reaches of Kamskaya Hydro Power Plant

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Large City ◽  
Hydrological Regime ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Lower Tail ◽  
Hydro Power

This article considers issues of regulating the non-metallic building materials extraction in the lower reaches of large hydroelectric power plants. The problem is quite urgent when a large city is located in the lower tail of a hydroelectric power plant and the process of extraction of non-metallic building materials is superimposed on the rather complicated issues of interaction with other water users. The article employs the technique of mutual overlap of bathymetric surveys for the previous periods combined with the analysis of the declared volumes of extraction of non-metallic building materials. A simulating hydrodynamic model of the Votkinsk reservoir has been made, with taking into account the data on the fractional composition of bottom sediments. During the development of the model, we used the software products HEC-RAS v.4.1 and SMS v.11.1. The use of onedimensional and two-dimensional models made it possible to simplify calculations without significant loss of accuracy of calculations. Based on these models, a deformation of the bed was calculated under the standard conditions of the hydrological regime of the Kama and Votkinsk reservoirs. The outcome of the work is recommendations on the allocation of sites in the lower tail of the Kamskaya HPP, where the extraction of non-metallic building materials is not recommended, the areas where production is possible subject to a number of conditions and restrictions concerning the volume of production and areas where production is possible without restrictions.

scholarly journals Strategic Operation of Hydroelectric Power Plants in Energy Markets: A Model and a Study on the Hydro-Wind Balance

Fluids ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Hugo Algarvio ◽  
Fernando Lopes ◽  
João Santana
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plants ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Hydro Power Plants

The European Union defined ambitious targets for the production of energy from renewable energy sources. Most European markets trade now high levels of variable renewable energy (VRE). Renewable generation increases the variability and uncertainty of the net-load (i.e., demand minus VRE). To a large extent, this variability and uncertainty can be compensated by hydroelectric power plants. Typically, hydro power producers (HPPs) consider the periods of time with low market prices (and normally low demand and/or high VRE production) to pump, and the periods with high market prices (and normally high demand and/or low VRE production) to produce energy. This article presents a model for hydro power plants and a study to analyse the hydro-wind balance in a real-world setting, namely a simplified version of the Portuguese power system, involving a significant penetration of hydro and wind power (more than 50%). The study is conducted with the help of the multi-agent system MATREM. The results confirm (and rebut) the typical behavior of hydroelectric power plants (to produce energy, to pump water or to stay idle).

scholarly journals Micro-Hydro Power Plants (MHPP): Technical and analytical studies in creating experimental learning media for physics students

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Zuffa Anisa ◽  
Anggun Apprianda ◽  
Herta Novianto ◽  
Indriyani Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Hydroelectric Power Plant ◽  
Power Input ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Factors Influencing

Nowadays, direct media use in learning energy is rarely found. Therefore, the authors intended to design a mini micro-hydro power plant (MHPP) in order to give direct experiences to students. This study generally aims to develop a mini MHPP consisting of equipment design, component selection, and the MHPP assembly. A test on discharge, heights, and produced power is then conducted. The data acquired are then analyzed in terms of either Pteotirik or Preal power using a predetermined equation. An analysis to the factors influencing the P values is then carried out. The power input of  resulted from the water discharge management is 35.64 mW, while that of the power output  is 9,61 mW. The efficiency of the MHPP set is by 26.96% which is considered quite low due to such factors as turbine blades, penstock pipes, generators, and the shift from water potential energy to other types of energies which is inevitable. It is expected that the developed mini MHPP is applicable as practicum learning media giving a lot of such learning experiences to students as to identify how hydroelectric power plant is, how the water energy shifts into electric energy, how high the electricity produced is, and to analyze factors influencing how high and low the electricity produced by a power plant.

scholarly journals Effect of Symmetrically Switched Rectifier Topologies on the Frequency Regulation of Standalone Micro-Hydro Power Plants

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3201
Author(s):  
Henry Bory ◽  
Jose L. Martin ◽  
Iñigo Martinez de Alegria ◽  
Luis Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Alternating Current ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Major Energy Source ◽  
Hydro Power Plants ◽  
Electronic Load ◽  
Ac Converters

Micro-hydro power plants (μHPPs) are a major energy source in grid-isolated zones because they do not require reservoirs and dams to be built. μHPPs operate in a standalone mode, but a continuously varying load generates voltage unbalances and frequency fluctuations which can cause long-term damage to plant components. One method of frequency regulation is the use of alternating current-alternating current (AC-AC) converters as an electronic load controller (ELC). The disadvantage of AC-AC converters is reactive power consumption with the associated decrease in both the power factor and the capacity of the alternator to deliver current. To avoid this disadvantage, we proposed two rectifier topologies combined with symmetrical switching. However, the performance of the frequency regulation loop with each topology remains unknown. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the performance of the frequency regulation loop when each topology, with a symmetrical switching form, was inserted. A MATLAB® model was implemented to simulate the frequency loop. The results from a μHPP case study in a small Cuban rural community called ‘Los Gallegos’ showed that the performance of the frequency regulation loop using the proposed topologies satisfied the standard frequency regulation and increased both the power factor and current delivery capabilities of the alternator.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Micro Hydro Power Plants in Central Java toward Sustainability against Hydrology Condition of Watershed

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
Ignatius Sriyana
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Hydro Power Plants

Land degradation on the upstream of watershed will affect hydrology condition in a way that it will disrupt the sustainability of its existing micro hydro. The purpose of this study is to evaluate micro hydro power plant in central Java toward sustainability against hydrology condition of watershed. This study is using River Regime Coefficient (RRC) approach where hydrology of watershed with coefficient value less than 50 is classified as non-critical, between 50 and 120 is moderate and more than 120 is critical. Result of the study that was done on 33 micro hydro power plants scattered on 9 watersheds is showing that there are 2 power plants on 2 watersheds have hydrology condition in non-critical status (9.09%), 1 power plant on 1 watershed is in between critical and non-critical status (3.03%), 21 power plants on 3 watersheds are in between critical and moderate status (63.64%), 8 power plants on 6 watersheds are in critical status (21.21%) and 1 power plant on 1 watershed is in between moderate and critical status (3.03%).

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