Hydro Governors

 

Description

This component can represent one of three IEEE type hydro governor models:

The inputs to this component are per-unit speed w, per-unit speed reference Wref and gate position during initialization z0.  The output is the gate position z.

 

 

More:

Governor Models

Hydro Governor Transfer Functions

PSCAD references [1], [2] and [3]

Input Parameters

ConfigurationConfiguration

 

 Name for Identification

 

Text

 

Optional text parameter for identification of the component.

         

 Hydro Governor Model

 

Choice

 

Select GOV1, GOV2 or GOV3 as described in Hydro Governor Transfer Functions

 

 

 

 

 

Gov/Turb Status => 0-Initialize; 1-Normal

 

INTEGER

Variable

A variable name can be used.  This variable can come from Output Variables for Controller Initialization section of the Synchronous Machine input parameters

 

CommonCommon

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Dead Band Value

 

REAL

Constant

If the speed difference is less than the dead band value, then the 'error' input to the governor will be zero [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Droop (Rp)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for permanent droop compensation factor [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Gate Position (Gmax)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum gate position [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Gate Position (Gmin)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the minimum gate position [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Gate Opening Rate (MXGTOR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum gate-opening rate [pu/s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Gate Closing Rate (MXGTCR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum gate-closing rate [pu/s]

 

Gov1: Mechanical-Hydraulic GovernorGov1: Mechanical-Hydraulic Governor

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Pilot Valve & Servomotor Time Constant (Tp)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for pilot valve and servomotor time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Servo Gain (Q)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for servo gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Main Servo Time Constant (Tg)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for main servo time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary Droop (Rt)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for permanent droop compensation factor [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Reset or Dashpot Time Constant (TR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for reset or dashpot time constant [s]

 

Gov2: Electro-Hydraulic (Pid) GovernorGov2: Electro-Hydraulic (Pid) Governor

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Proportional Gain (Kp)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for proportional gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Integral Gain (Ki)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for integral gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Gain (Kd)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for derivative gain [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot Servomotor Time Constant (TA)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for pilot servo motor time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Gate Servo Time Constant (TC)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for gate servo time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Gate Servomotor Time Constant (TD)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for gate servo motor time constant [s]

 

Gov3: Enhanced GovernorGov3: Enhanced Governor

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Is Jet Deflector in Operation?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Is Relief Valve in Operation?

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot Valve Time Constant (Tp)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for pilot valve time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Reset or Dashpot Time Constant (TR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for reset or dashpot time constant [s]

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary Droop (Rt)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for permanent droop compensation factor [pu]

 

 

 

 

 

Main Servo Time Constant (Tg)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for main servo time constant [s]

 

Gov3: Jet Deflector DetailsGov3: Jet Deflector Details

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Max. Deflector Opening Rate (MXJDOR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum deflector-opening rate [pu/s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Deflector Closing Rate (MXJDCR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum deflector-closing rate [pu/s]

 

 

 

 

 

Gate Buffer Cut-in Value  (Z_CUT)

 

REAL

Constant

If the gate position is less than this value and if the deflector is in operation, the buffered gate opening/closing rates come into operation [pu]  

 

 

 

 

 

Max Buffer Opening Rate (MXBGOR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum buffer-opening rate [pu/s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max Buffer Closing Rate (MXBGCR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the maximum buffer-closing rate [pu/s]

 

Gov3: Relief Valve DetailsGov3: Relief Valve Details

NOTE:  See Hydro Governor Transfer Functions for more details.

 

 Relief Valve Closing Rate (RVLVCR)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the relief valve-closing rate [pu/s]

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Relief Valve Position (RVLMAX)

 

REAL

Constant

Enter a value for the relief valve position [pu]