Dynamic Modeling of Adjustable-Speed Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant: Preprint

Eduard Muljadi, Mohit Singh, Vahan Gevorgian, Manish Mohanpurkar, Rob Hovsapian, Vladimir Koritarov

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Abstract

Hydropower is the largest producer of renewable energy in the U.S. More than 60% of the total renewable generation comes from hydropower. There is also approximately 22 GW of pumped storage hydropower (PSH). Conventional PSH uses a synchronous generator, and thus the rotational speed is constant at synchronous speed. This work details a hydrodynamic model and generator/power converter dynamic model. The optimization of the hydrodynamic model is executed by the hydro-turbine controller, and the electrical output real/reactive power is controlled by the power converter. All essential controllers to perform grid-interface functions and provide ancillary services are included in the model.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2015
Event2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Denver, Colorado
Duration: 26 Jul 201530 Jul 2015

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
CityDenver, Colorado
Period26/07/1530/07/15

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-5D00-63587

Keywords

  • adjustable speed
  • ancillary services
  • energy storage
  • frequency response
  • hydropower plants
  • pumped storage hydropower
  • variable speed

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