OPTIMIZATION OF POWER OUTPUT OF A MICRO-HYDRO POWER STATION USING FUZZY LOGIC ALGORITHM

In this study the electric power generation from the Kayabogazi Dam has been investigated using Fuzzy logic algorithm to optimize the required power demand. In the implementation of the algorithm the real data recorded by the State Water Works (DSI) which is representing monthly average water flow to the Kayabogazi Dam has been used. An easy and operator friendly control algorithm has been developed to operate and control the projected turbines of the micro sized hydroelectric power plant. The control and operation of the projected small-scale hydro-electric power station will be realized by using fuzzy logic (FL) control and programmable logic controller (PLC).