Hydro Governor Transfer Functions

 

As indicated previously, each of the three hydro governor models have a unique transfer function.  The schematic diagram of each is given below.

Mechanical-Hydraulic Controls (GOV1)

 

 

 

Where,

 

Servo gain [pu]

Permanent Droop [pu]

Temporary Droop [pu]

Main Servo Time Constant [s]

Pilot valve and servo motor time constant [s]

Reset or Dashpot Time Constant [s]

 

PID Controls including Pilot and Servo Dynamics (GOV2)

 

 

 

Where,

 

Derivative Gain [pu]

Integral Gain [pu]

Proportional Gain [pu]

Pilot Servomotor Time Constant [s]

Gate Servo Gain [s]

Gate Servomotor Time Constant [s]

Permanent Droop [pu]

 

Enhanced Controls for Load Rejection Studies (GOV3)

 

 

 

Where,

 

Maximum Gate Position [pu]

Minimum Gate Position [pu]

Maximum Gate Buffer Closing Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Gate Buffer Opening Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Gate Closing Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Gate Opening Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Jet Deflector Closing Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Jet Deflector Opening Rate [pu/s]

Maximum Relief Valve Position [pu]

Relief Valve Closing Rate [pu/s]

Permanent Droop [pu]

Temporary Droop [pu]

Main Servo Time Constant [s]

Pilot valve and servo motor time constant [s]

Reset or Dashpot Time Constant [s]

 

V2 Compatible Hydro Governor (HGOV18)

 

 

 

Where,

 

Controller real pole gain

Controller proportional gain

Controller integral gain

Controller real pole time constant [s]

Turbine lead time constant [s]

Turbine lag time constant [s]

Governor time constant [s]

Inverse gate velocity limit [s/pu]

Gate velocity time constant [s]

Permanent droop gain

Gate position control rate limit [pu/s]

Temporary droop gain

Temporary droop time constant [s]

Conversion constant

 

 

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