Real-time optimization of hydropower generation facilities

摘要

Operation of a hydropower generation facility may be optimized by consideration and analysis of multiple factors influencing function of the facility. Aspects of the facility and surrounding hydraulic system are represented in a model that may include efficiency curves for hydropower turbines. Efficiency curves for one or more turbines are approximated by piecewise linear functions. The use of piecewise linear representations allows for calculation of recommended operational settings as well as predicted outputs in real time. An optimization system may consider input data such as weather and market prices for electricity. The input data may also include desired operational outputs of the hydropower generation facility. A user interface may present recommendations for specific operational settings to achieve the desired operational outputs.

主权项

1. A method for real-time optimization of a hydropower generation facility comprising:
receiving a request for a quantity of electricity; receiving efficiency curve data for each of a plurality of hydropower turbines; creating, by one or more processors in a computing device, piecewise linear representations of the efficiency curve data; and identifying, based at least in part on the piecewise linear representations, operational parameters of the plurality of hydropower turbines that result in generating at least the quantity of electricity at a high efficiency.