Distributed Control Applications for Utility Hydroelectric Plants

by Dale E. Kramer, Power Engineers Inc, United States,
Scott R. Hamilton, Power Engineers Inc, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '89

Abstract:

In 1984, Washington Water Power began a program to improve monitoring and control systems for hydroelectric plants. The control systems being improved with distributed control equipment are: voltage regulators; turbine governors; spillgate drives and forebay level control; efficiency optimization; thrust bearing monitoring; remote control and plant monitoring. Each control system was redesigned from sensors through actuators to ensure minimum operating, maintenance and capital expenses while maximizing operational flexibility.

Subject Headings: Control systems | Hydro power | Power plants | Electrical systems | Power transmission | Electric power | Electrical equipment | Washington | United States

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