Signals / measurements
Inputs
Quality
How
Reservoir levels
Typical update 5 min or less
From SCADA or other database/cloud solution used by the operator.
Generator power for all units
1 sec or less
Own measurement or via protocol
Position for all relevant water way valves
Position for all relevant water way gates.
(Optional – Droop settings for all units)
(Optional – Speed for all units)
Speed 1 s or less
Statics setting from SCADA
Speed own measurement
Results
Results
Simulate plant total efficiency for all production scenarios / situations.
Simulate plant maximal power for all production scenarios / situations.
Simulate water way velocity and surface level for safety / behavior for all production scenarios / situations.