Development of the complete model of the SHP with an asynchronous generator
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Abstract
The research of a small hydropower plants (SHP) as important sources of renewable energy with a negative impact on the environment belongs among the current tasks of power engineering. The design of the SHP parameters determined by analyzing dynamic phenomena using its specific simulation model affects the expected production of the electricity. The paper is dedicated to the field of modeling of small hydropower plant systems with an asynchronous generator, in order to create a tool for simple and accurate design of the small hydropower plants and their control structures. The developed simulation model of the SHP has been verified on data from real SHP Dobšina III and then used for investigation of the dynamics of fast electro-mechanical phenomena during individual start-up modes of the SHP. The investigation of these phenomena is important for achieving the optimal dimensions of the electrical grid (including cables and circuit breakers), as well as for ensuring the effective design and operation of the SHP. Obtained results confirmed correctness of the proposed SHP model and its universal applicability to solving the problems of the SHP optimal control and dimensioning.