Hydropower Electricity Generation Training System
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Description
The Hydropower Electricity Generation Training System examines the large-scale production of electricity from hydro power using a synchronous generator, a proven technology long used worldwide by power utilities. The training system first introduces the student to the configuration of a typical hydropower plant. The student then learns how to adjust the voltage and frequency of the synchronous generator in a hydropower plant, as well as how to synchronize the generator using a synchro-check relay. The training system concludes with a study of the automatic speed (frequency) and voltage regulation systems used in a hydropower plant. The training system also includes an optional exercise dealing with the operation of hydropower generators connected in parallel as well as with load sharing.
Features & Benefits
- Realistic control functions implemented using the Data Acquisition and Control Interface and Four-Quadrant Dynamometer via the LVDAC-EMS software allow for a perfect emulation of hydropower plant setup.
- The course curriculum of the Electric Power Technology Training Program is highly flexible and allows a multitude of different customized training solutions.
- The courseware includes student manuals and instructor guides with all the theory required to perform the hands-on experiments.
- All workstations, modules, and components are sturdy and protected against electrical damage to ensure a prolonged service life in a demanding environment such as a training laboratory.
- The modular design approach of the training equipment allows a large variety of courses to be performed using a small number of modules, without unnecessary duplication of equipment.
- All electrical components can be interconnected without electric shock hazard since all live parts of the connection leads are concealed and insulated.
- All electrical symbols representing the components used in a laboratory exercise are clearly silk-screened on the front panel of the modules.
- The training system includes two highly versatile USB peripherals:
- Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply, Model 8960-2. This module is used as a solar panel emulator with a large variety of configurable parameters.
- Data Acquisition and Control Interface, Model 9063. This module gives access to a large variety of computer-based measuring instruments and is used to control the power thyristors bridge that regulates the generator voltage with the AVR. All functions are implemented via the LVDAC-EMS software.
- Software upgrades for LVDAC-EMS and firmware upgrades for the Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply and Data Acquisition and Control Interface are available for download free of charge on the Festo Didactic website.
Topic Coverage
- Fundamentals of Hydropower Electricity Generation: types of power plants, main components, advantages and disadvantages, ...
- Generator Frequency and Voltage Control Principles
- Operation of a Synchro-Check Relay and Generator Synchronization
- Generator Operation with Speed and Voltage Regulation
- Speed and Voltage Regulation with Droop
- Generator Parallel Operation and Load Sharing (this topic requires 2 complete setups to collaborate)
List of equipment
Qty | Description | Model Number |
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1 | Workstation | 8134-2 |
1 | Synchronous Motor/Generator | 8241-2 |
1 | Resistive Load | 8311 |
1 | Inductive Load | 8321 |
1 | Synchronizing Module / Three-Phase Contactor | 8621-A |
1 | Power Supply | 8823 |
1 | Power Thyristors | 8841-2 |
1 | Timing Belt | 8942 |
1 | Connection Lead Set | 8951-L |
1 | Connection Lead Set | 8951-N |
1 | Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply | 8960-C |
1 | Turbine Emulator Function Set | 8968-3 |
1 | Data Acquisition and Control Interface | 9063-B |
1 | Synchronous Generator Control Function Set | 9069-A |
1 | 24 V AC Power Supply | 30004-2 |
1 | Hydropower Electricity Generation (Student Manual) | 86369 |
1 | Hydropower Electricity Generation (Instructor Guide) | 86369-1 |
1 | Electric Power Technology Training Equipment (User Guide) | 38486-E |
1 | Computer-Based Instruments for EMS (User Guide) | 86718-E |
Additionally required equipment
Qty | Description | Model Number |
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1 | Personal Computer | 8990 |