| As operation of turbines outside the operational range recommended by the original manufacturer is more demanding for the machine, significant operational ranges are not included in typical operations planning. Enabling a broader operational range (even temporarily, for a few minutes or hours) offers an opportunity to upgrade dispatch strategy, increase flexibility, and increase support for the grid reliability and resilience. The overall goal of this project is to demonstrate the potential to increase the operational flexibility of installed low head Francis turbine driven hydropower-plants. |
