Hydroelectric power unit simulator for turbine governor testing

Computer-based simulator of water turbine and its environment has been developed for the purpose of turbine governor analysis, design and testing. During the final governor testing in the factory, the finished governor cubicle is linked with the hardware-in-the-loop turbine simulator using the signals which will later link it with the real hydroelectric power unit and other systems at the plant. During the earlier development phases, the governor is implemented as a part of the simulator. Besides helping in the governor design and subsequent improvements, the simulator significantly quickens commissioning of the governor system and thus both improves its quality and reduces costs.