An Optimal Operation Method for Parallel Hydropower Systems Combining Reservoir Level Control and Power Distribution

Parallel hydropower systems encounter a high risk of spillage in flood periods. Therefore, controlling spillage should be considered when hydropower systems increase power generation and satisfy power grid demand. To meet multiple operation targets, an effective operation method needs to precisely c...

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Published in:Water resources management 2023-03, Vol.37 (4), p.1729-1745
Main Authors: Wu, Xinyu, Lei, Yuan, Cheng, Chuntian, Ying, Qilin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheric Sciences
Civil Engineering
Control systems
Distribution
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Electric power distribution
Electric power generation
Environment
Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences
Hydroelectric power
Hydrogeology
Hydrology/Water Resources
Methods
Reservoirs
Schedules
Spillage
Storage
Water levels
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Summary:Parallel hydropower systems encounter a high risk of spillage in flood periods. Therefore, controlling spillage should be considered when hydropower systems increase power generation and satisfy power grid demand. To meet multiple operation targets, an effective operation method needs to precisely control the reservoir level and quickly adjust the power schedule based on real-time load changes. In this paper, an optimal operation method for parallel hydropower systems combining reservoir level control and power distribution is proposed. The method generates reservoir level control rules using a multi-objective simulation method for no gird demands operation. It obtains a power distribution schedule considering spill risk and non-storage losses for gird demands. Taking a parallel system in southwest China as an example, the results show that the method can produce an annual power generation of 55.2 billion kWh, which is a 6.1% improvement compared to regular method. Moreover, it can precisely control the daily water level and quickly adjust power distribution. It can be applied to parallel systems and has favorable results in power generation, peak shaving, and especially spillage reduction.
ISSN:0920-4741
1573-1650
DOI:10.1007/s11269-023-03451-x