Title :
High Rock Hydro Station control modernization of 60 year old plant
Author :
Stoner, J.E. ; Howell, R.E. ; Hartsock, R.S.
Author_Institution :
Duke Power Co., Charlotte, NC, USA
fDate :
9/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The upgrade of three 1927 vintage hydrogenerators and the conversion from a manned station to a remote-controlled station is described. The equipment replaced, modified or added is discussed as well as the installation methods used to minimize loss of generation. The resulting benefits from a system operation standpoint are also discussed
Keywords :
hydroelectric power stations; telecontrol; High Rock Hydro Station; remote-controlled station; Aluminum; Automatic control; Centralized control; Control systems; Force control; Hydroelectric power generation; Power generation; Remote monitoring; Rivers; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
