Title :
MIMO Generalized Predictive Control for a Hydroelectric Power Station
Author :
Munoz-Hernandez, G.A.M. ; Jones, Dewi
Author_Institution :
Instituto Technologico de Puebla
Abstract :
In this paper, the approach of generalized predictive control (GPC) is applied to a multivariable model of the Dinorwig pumped-storage hydroelectric power station. The response of the system with constrained predictive control is compared with the classic PI controller as currently implemented. The results show that GPC offers significantly better performance across the plant´s operating range. It is shown that fixed-parameter, constrained GPC produces a faster primary response when the station is operating with a single unit while preserving stability as the operating conditions change when multiple units are online
Keywords :
MIMO systems; PI control; multivariable control systems; power station control; predictive control; pumped-storage power stations; Dinorwig pumped-storage station; MIMO generalized predictive control; PI controller; hydroelectric power station; multivariable model; Blades; Frequency control; MIMO; Power generation; Power system modeling; Predictive control; Predictive models; Stability; Synchronous generators; Turbines; Control applications; hydroelectric power; model predictive control; multivariable control; power station control; simulation;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEC.2005.860405