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Hydropower Electricity Generation Training System

8010-G

Description

The Hydropower Electricity Generation Training System examines the large-scale production of electricity from hydro power using a synchronous generator, a proven technology long used worldwide by power utilities. The training system first introduces the student to the configuration of a typical hydropower plant. The student then learns how to adjust the voltage and frequency of the synchronous generator in a hydropower plant, as well as how to synchronize the generator using a synchro-check relay. The training system concludes with a study of the automatic speed (frequency) and voltage regulation systems used in a hydropower plant. The training system also includes an optional exercise dealing with the operation of hydropower generators connected in parallel as well as with load sharing.

Features & Benefits

  • Realistic control functions implemented using the Data Acquisition and Control Interface and Four-Quadrant Dynamometer via the LVDAC-EMS software allow for a perfect emulation of hydropower plant setup.
  • The course curriculum of the Electric Power Technology Training Program is highly flexible and allows a multitude of different customized training solutions.
  • The courseware includes student manuals and instructor guides with all the theory required to perform the hands-on experiments.
  • All workstations, modules, and components are sturdy and protected against electrical damage to ensure a prolonged service life in a demanding environment such as a training laboratory.
  • The modular design approach of the training equipment allows a large variety of courses to be performed using a small number of modules, without unnecessary duplication of equipment.
  • All electrical components can be interconnected without electric shock hazard since all live parts of the connection leads are concealed and insulated.
  • All electrical symbols representing the components used in a laboratory exercise are clearly silk-screened on the front panel of the modules.
  • The training system includes two highly versatile USB peripherals:
    • Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply, Model 8960-2. This module is used as a solar panel emulator with a large variety of configurable parameters.
    • Data Acquisition and Control Interface, Model 9063. This module gives access to a large variety of computer-based measuring instruments and is used to control the power thyristors bridge that regulates the generator voltage with the AVR. All functions are implemented via the LVDAC-EMS software.
  • Software upgrades for LVDAC-EMS and firmware upgrades for the Four-Quadrant Dynamometer/Power Supply and Data Acquisition and Control Interface are available for download free of charge on the Festo Didactic website.

Topic Coverage

  • Fundamentals of Hydropower Electricity Generation: types of power plants, main components, advantages and disadvantages, ...
  • Generator Frequency and Voltage Control Principles
  • Operation of a Synchro-Check Relay and Generator Synchronization
  • Generator Operation with Speed and Voltage Regulation
  • Speed and Voltage Regulation with Droop
  • Generator Parallel Operation and Load Sharing (this topic requires 2 complete setups to collaborate)

List of equipment

Qty Description
1 Tabletop Workstation 8134-2
1 Three-Phase Synchronous Motor/Generator 8241-2
1 Resistive Load 8311
1 Inductive Load 8321
1 Synchronizing Module / Three-Phase Contactor 8621-A
1 Three-Phase Power Supply 8823
1 Power Thyristors 8841-2
1 Timing Belt 8942
1 Connection Lead Set 8951-L
1 Connection Lead Set 8951-N
1 Four-Quadrant Dynamometer / Power Supply with Manual and Computer-Based Control 8960-C
1 Turbine Emulator Function Set 8968-3
1 Data Acquisition and Control Interface 9063-B
1 Synchronous Generator Control Function Set 9069-A
1 AC 24 V Wall Mount Power Supply 30004-2

Additional equipment required to perform the exercises

Qty Description
1 Full-Size Blank EMS Module 8160
1 Half-Size Blank EMS Module 8161
2 Digital Multimeter 8946-2
1 Multimeters Module 8946-A
1 Personal Computer 8990
1 All-in-one computer 20628
1 Touch-Screen Computer 46299
1 Touch-Screen Computer – Large 46299-A

Software

Qty Description
1 Software Development Kit (SDK) 8968-7
1 SCADA for LVDAC-EMS 8973
1 Software Development Kit (SDK) 9069-9

Courseware

Qty Description
1 Basic Renewable Energy Training System (Manuals on CD-ROM) 89338-A

Spare Part

Qty Description
1 Timing Belt 8942
1 Connection Lead Set 8951
1 Fuse SB 5.0 A 71603

Optional Equipment

Qty Description
1 DC Motor/Generator, Cut-Away 8211-C
1 Four-Pole Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor, Cut-Away 8221-C
1 Three-Phase Wound-Rotor Induction Machine, Cut-Away 8231-C
1 Synchronous Motor/Generator, Cut-Away 8241-C
1 Capacitor Start Motor, Cut-Away 8251-C
1 All-in-One Touch Screen Computer (including Monitor Stand with Articulating Arm) 8990-A

Workstation

Qty Description
1 Mobile Workstation 8110-2
1 Storage Shelves 8150-1
1 Dust Cover for Workstations 8991
1 Dust Cover for EMS Storage Cabinet 8992
1 Three-Phase Power Receptable - NEMA L22-20 24183
1 Three-Phase Power Receptable - NEMA L21-20R 24582
1 Three-Phase Power Receptacle - 5-Pin Round 35153
1 External Shelf for the Mobile Workstation 36653
1 Mounting Stand with Articulating Arm 36653-A
1 Mobile Base 88863

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