Abstract
Hydropower plant is the cheapest, environmental friendly and renewable energy production technology in rural and hilly areas. Most of it are run off river type plants, without reservoir at headrace and turbine is operated at constant head. But the water discharges and consumer load varies, which cause changes in the generator speed and frequency. To keep the generator speed and frequency constant, this paper presents fuzzy logic controller for water flow control through stepper motor and sliding gate. For abrupt changes in load, electronic load controller is used that switch the dummy loads at the zero crossing of the sine wave to keep the frequency constant. Aim of this project is to reduce sine wave harmonics, cost of control system, as well as increase efficiency and life time of generator. The system is designed in Simulink and tested with variation in load. The simulation result shows positive and appreciable response.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2018 International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) |
Publisher | IEEE |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538670279 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781538670286 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Apr 2019 |
Event | 4th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) - Old Campus Auditorium, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan Duration: 10 Sep 2018 → 12 Sep 2018 https://www.iiu.edu.pk/conferences/pgsret2018/index.html (Link to conference website) |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) |
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Abbreviated title | PGSRET 2018 |
Country/Territory | Pakistan |
City | Islamabad |
Period | 10/09/18 → 12/09/18 |
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Keywords
- PID controller
- fuzzy controller
- PLL
- ELC
- stepper motor
- mini hydro power plant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment