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Water-driven machine set with the speed reference value set for optimum efficiency
Assignee: Voith Hydro Holding GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1987-01-02
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Granted: 1989-02-21
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Expires: 2007-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A machine set (1) consists of a water-driven turbine (11) and a generator (12) coupled thereto. The generator feeds a network of constant frequency (3) via a frequency-controlled converter (2). The speed reference value (n*) of the machine set is given by means simulating turbine characteristics (4) in dependence on two characteristic quantities (a o or Φ) with optimum efficiency and is finely optimized (n) preferably by a maximum power-point control (5). The upper and lower water level (L u , L H ) can be preset, in a single or double-action controlled turbine (11) additionally by a control device (6) if one of the two characteristic quantities (a o or Φ, respectively) is used as a control signal for the nozzle orifice or the aperture at the guide wheel or rotor. Advantageously, in the case of the double-controlled turbine, the characteristic quantity not needed for the level control is slaved as a further control signal with the optimum efficiency, and the characteristic quantity used for the level control is limited.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Hochstetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:28
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B15/00; F03B15/02; F03B15/04; F03B15/06; F03B15/14; H; H02; H02P; H02P9/00; H02P9/42; H02P2101/00; H02P2101/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A machine set comprising: a water turbine; a generator permanently coupled to the water turbine; a frequency controlled converter for feeding power from the generator to an electrical network; and control means which simulate turbine characteristics and preset a speed reference value as a function of an actual water drop and of turbine characteristics to adjust the speed of the machine set to provide optimum power at maximum efficiency, wherein said turbine characteristics include an aperture at the turbine guide wheels and the rotary blade group.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A machine set comprising: a water turbine; a generator permanently coupled to the water turbine; a frequency controlled converter for feeding power from the generator to an electrical network; and control means which simulate turbine characteristics and preset a speed reference value as a function of an actual water drop and of turbine characteristics to adjust the speed of the machine set to provide optimum power at maximum efficiency, wherein said turbine characteristics include an aperture at the turbine guide wheels and the rotary blade group.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The machine set according to claim 1, further comprising a maximum-power point controller responsive to the actual generated value of the active power, for varying said speed reference value by successively adding incremental correction values until optimum active power is delivered to said network.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The machine set according to claim 1, wherein said turbine is a single-or-double-action controlled turbine, further comprising control device which presets one of said turbine characteristics for adjusting one of a desired upper or lower water level.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The machine set according to claim 3, further comprising a limiter which limits said one turbine characteristic quantity used for adjusting a desired upper or lower water level dependent on the actual values of the speed of the machine set and the water drop in such a manner that no unpermissible operating conditions occur.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
The machine set according to claim 1 wherein said turbine is a double-action controlled turbine, further comprising: (a) a control device which presets one of said turbine characteristics for adjusting a desired upper or lower water level; and (b) a characteristic curve generator responsive to said one turbine characteristic preset by said control device and to the actual speed of the machine set, for slaving the other turbine characteristic to optimum efficiency of the machine set.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A machine set comprising: a water turbine; a generator permanently coupled to the water turbine; a frequency controlled converter for feeding power from the generator to an electrical network; and control means which simulate turbine characteristics and preset a speed reference value as a function of an actual water drop and of turbine characteristics to adjust the speed of the machine set to provide optimum power at maximum efficiency, wherein said turbine is a Pelton turbine and said characteristics include nozzle orifices and the aperture of the rotary blade group.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
A machine set comprising: a water turbine; a generator permanently coupled to the water turbine; a frequency controlled converter for feeding power from the generator to an electrical network; and control means which simulate turbine characteristics and preset a speed reference value as a function of an actual water drop and of turbine characteristics to adjust the speed of the machine set to provide optimum power at maximum efficiency, wherein said turbine is a Pelton turbine and said characteristics include nozzle orifices and the aperture of the rotary blade group.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The machine set according to claim 6, further comprising a maximum-power point controller responsive to the actual generated value of the active power, for varying said speed reference value by successively adding incremental correction values until optimum active power is delivered to said network.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
The machine set according to claim 6 wherein said turbine is a double-action controlled turbine, further comprising: (a) a control device which presets one of said turbine characteristics for adjusting a desired upper or lower water level; and (b) a characteristic curve generator, responsive to said one turbine characteristic preset by said control device and to the actual speed of the machine set, for slaving the other turbine characteristic to optimum efficiency of the machine set.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The machine set according to claim 6, wherein said turbine is a single-or-double-action controlled turbine, further comprising control device which presets one of said turbine characteristics for adjusting one of a desired upper or lower water level.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The machine set according to claim 9, further comprising a limiter which limits said one turbine characteristic quantity used for adjusting a desired upper or lower water level dependent on the actual values of the speed of the machine set and the water drop in such a manner that no unpermissible operating conditions occur.
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