Self-tuning turbine generator control for power plant

This paper describes advances in electromechanical control of power generation plant. It features self-tuning control techniques for automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and governor control. These are highly non-linear systems. Consideration is given to the practical realisation of the proposed algor...

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Published in:Mechatronics (Oxford) 1999, Vol.9 (5), p.513-537
Main Authors: Swidenbank, E., Brown, M.D., Flynn, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Applied sciences
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Governors
High voltage or high current generators
Mechatronics
Robustness (control systems)
Turbogenerators
Various equipment and components
Voltage control
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Summary:This paper describes advances in electromechanical control of power generation plant. It features self-tuning control techniques for automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and governor control. These are highly non-linear systems. Consideration is given to the practical realisation of the proposed algorithms, in terms of execution speed and robustness. The algorithms are tested on a laboratory micromachine which is a physical representation of a 500 MW generator. Industry standard hardware is used for the assessment. Results indicate that significant improvements in regulation performance can be made, using currently available microcomputer based AVR and governor hardware.
ISSN:0957-4158
1873-4006
DOI:10.1016/S0957-4158(99)00009-4