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Flexibility Low Head Francis
Lead Companies
GE
Lead Researcher (s)
- David Havard
To assess the extended flexibility capability of the low head Francis hydropower fleet, the empirical characterization of a typical plant will be undertaken.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Turbine
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
2021
- Conventional Hydro
Flexible Operation of Hydropower Assets: An Analytical Look into the Runner
Lead Companies
EPRI
Lead Researcher (s)
- Francisco Kuljevan
With the increased penetration of variable renewable energy sources (wind and solar) into the electric grid’s energy mix, a greater need for a more flexible power system is required to maintain grid reliability. Hydropower has been shown to outpace variable generation energy sources on a relative basis when providing the flexibility that is needed by the electric grid. Unfortunately, this flexibility comes with a potential decrease in fatigue life that is caused by the increased cycle activity, which was not envisioned when the assets were originally designed. The analytical study aimed to continue expanding the knowledge of the implications that a flexible operation schedule could have in hydropower assets. The project that is the subject of this report focused on investigating—using state-of-the art numerical simulations—the aging acceleration that a representative Francis runner can undergo when its operation changes from a baseload to a more flexible strategy.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Turbine
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
TBD
- Pumped Storage
Furthering Advancements to Shorten Time (FAST) Commissioning for Pumped-Storage Hydropower Prize: [HydroWIRES]
Lead Companies
ANL
Lead Researcher (s)
- Vladimir Koritarov, koritarov@anl.gov
Today’s electricity system is changing rapidly and hydropower and PSH have an essential role in contributing to the resilience, reliability, and affordability of the US power system. PSH is by far the largest source of energy storage on the grid, and it will play a key role in supporting increased integration of variable generation resources. But large capital investments and long lead times for PSH commissioning are deterrents to would-be developers and utilities. The goal of the prize is to catalyze new solutions, designs, and strategies to accelerate PSH development by reducing the time, cost and risk to commission PSH. In fall 2019, four technology developer teams were selected to receive cash prizes as well as national lab technical assistance to further develop their ideas. Learn more at: Technology Application
Pumped Storage
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Turbine
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
TBD
- Conventional Hydro
Guide to Ensuring Quality for Manufacturing and Installation of Hydroelectric Plant Equipment
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- 03/102
This guide provides a basis for an owner’s quality assurance program for the supply and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment for hydroelectric plants.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
Expected 2020
- Conventional Hydro
HRI taxonomy
Lead Companies
Hydropower Research Institute
Lead Researcher (s)
- HRI Technical Steering Committee
This project developed a common taxonomy for hydropower generation units used to classify and organize data produced by sensors on generating units. Future efforts will be to allow translation between HRI taxonomy and ISO standard under development to ensure international consistency.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Status
complete
Completion Date
2018
- Conventional Hydro
Hydraulic Generating Station Equipment Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Guide
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- #0395
to provide comprehensive directions to achieve effective planning and scheduling based on expert experience.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Status
complete
Completion Date
2020
- Conventional Hydro
Hydraulic Generation Stations Machine Condition Monitoring and Control Equipment
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- 03/106
Deliverables will include a report comprising hydro machine condition monitoring best practices and relevant, authoritative hydro machine condition monitoring resources for powerhouses. Scope to include hydropower generator, turbine, exciter and governor.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Turbine
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
2021
- Conventional Hydro
Hydro Generator Rewind Guide
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- #0390
The guide covers the elements for an appropriate stator winding specification and a detailed generic rewind and installation specification is also included. In particular, best manufacturing practices are integrated into the guide.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Generator
Status
complete
Completion Date
2020
- Conventional Hydro
Hydro Generator Stator Winding Flammability Study
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- #0394
The purpose of this investigation was to determine if generator stator windings with Class F insulation would have self-extinguishing behavior.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Generator
Status
ongoing
Completion Date
Expected 2020
- Conventional Hydro
Hydro Turbine Generator Start/Stop Cost Study
Lead Companies
CEATI International
Lead Researcher (s)
- #0391
This report reviews the literature, studies, and presentations regarding the effects of start/stops on hydroelectric equipment.
Technology Application
Conventional Hydro
Research Category
Powerhouse Equipment
Research Sub-Category
Generator
Status
complete
Completion Date
2020
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