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WO2010002452A2
WO2010002452A2 PCT/US2009/003894 US2009003894W WO2010002452A2 WO 2010002452 A2 WO2010002452 A2 WO 2010002452A2 US 2009003894 W US2009003894 W US 2009003894W WO 2010002452 A2 WO2010002452 A2 WO 2010002452A2
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Joseph Shifrin
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F03B13/00Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/10Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F03B15/00Controlling
    • F03B15/02Controlling by varying liquid flow
    • F03B15/04Controlling by varying liquid flow of turbines
    • F03B15/06Regulating, i.e. acting automatically
    • F03B15/14Regulating, i.e. acting automatically by or of water level
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03BMACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B15/00Controlling
    • F03B15/02Controlling by varying liquid flow
    • F03B15/04Controlling by varying liquid flow of turbines
    • F03B15/06Regulating, i.e. acting automatically
    • F03B15/16Regulating, i.e. acting automatically by power output
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03BMACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B3/00Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F03B3/04Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto with substantially axial flow throughout rotors, e.g. propeller turbines
    • F03B3/06Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto with substantially axial flow throughout rotors, e.g. propeller turbines with adjustable blades, e.g. Kaplan turbines
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03BMACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B3/00Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F03B3/16Stators
    • F03B3/18Stator blades; Guide conduits or vanes, e.g. adjustable
    • F03B3/183Adjustable vanes, e.g. wicket gates
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05BINDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
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    • F05B2270/70Type of control algorithm
    • F05B2270/706Type of control algorithm proportional-integral-differential
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02EREDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00Energy generation through renewable energy sources
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  • the present invention generally relates to a system and apparatus for generating electrical power. More specifically, this invention is directed to a hydroelectric turbine generator and computer based control system.
  • the hydroelectric turbine generator can be installed and operated in low head, high volume "run of the river” hydroelectric sites throughout the world.
  • the hydroelectric turbine is specifically designed for small hydro applications and is not a "scaled down" larger turbine.
  • the hydroelectric turbine takes advantage of the current state of the art technology, and applies it in the most appropriate manner for currently underutilized small hydro power sites. In Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York alone, there are 4,100 registered dams. Of these registered dams, approximately 350 are used for hydro power generation. There are approximately 3,750 undeveloped potential hydro power sites in this small region.
  • the turbine has a main housing and runner. Supply of water to the runner is controlled by wicket gates.
  • the flow control means includes flow controls or modulating devices (wicket gates, runner blades or nozzles).
  • the flow control means, or wicket gate position sensing provides a signal indicative of the actual position of the flow control or wicket gates.
  • the control system operates to cause either: (i) the opening of the flow control means or wicket gates to increase operation of turbine; or (ii) the closing of the flow control means or wicket gates to decrease operation of turbine.
  • the control system automatically operates in response to variations in flow or in response to river conditions.
  • US Patent 5,322,412 to Erlach (hereinafter, “the '412 Patent”) and US Patent 5,754,446 to Fisher, Jr. (hereinafter, “the '446 Patent”) describe a method for optimizing the controls of hydraulic "Kaplan" turbines.
  • the '412 Patent describes the use of adjustable wicket gates and runners to optimize performance.
  • the control system senses fluctuations in bearing pressure and/or generator AC output to change wicket gate and runner angles.
  • the '446 Patent describes the use of various sensors to control the adjustment of wicket gate and runner angles thereby optimizing the performance of the turbine.
  • None of these prior art disclosures provide a specifically designed hydroelectric turbine for use in small, micro or mini-hydro applications. Also, in the prior art, the relationship between the wicket gates and runner blades is dependent; the runner blade position is directly controlled by the wicket gate position rather than truly optimizing runner blade angle for maximum power output. Moreover, such prior art devices do not provide for a pre-conditioned flow by the wicket gate for optimal performance of the runner blade. [0010] It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome these limitations in the prior art and to provide a hydroelectric turbine specifically designed for small hydro applications. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a means for independently controlling wicket gates and runner blades to achieve optimal power generation. Similarly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a means for pre-conditioning the flow to the runner blades by the wicket gates to achieve optimal power generation.
  • the present invention is designed for low head, high flow volume sites.
  • the hydroelectric turbine comprises a double regulated propeller and utilizes the Kaplan turbine and gate system to produce electrical power efficiently through a wide range of flows common in "run of the river systems".
  • the hydroelectric turbine is designed to operate at efficiency levels greater than 90%, and can handle flows as low as 20 cfs.
  • the total unit output flexibility is typically between 100kw and 700kw.
  • a hydroelectric turbine in accordance with the present invention can run on or off of a power grid; is modular in design, therefore multiple units can be operated in series; has the ability to alternate between the primary turbine and a series of turbines; and comprises a means for automatic recognition and synchronization when using multiple units.
  • the present invention comprises an integrated self-contained computer based control system.
  • the closed looped control software modulates both wicket gate and blade positions based on actual generator power output.
  • the software program implements continuous searching capabilities for optimized power output starting with an initial wicket gate-to- blade position relationship.
  • the program then utilizes a search-and-fine-tune algorithm to optimize peak operational efficiency based on runner blade angle and actual power output independent of wicket blade angle.
  • no hydraulic systems are required. Instead, all actuations, including runner blade angle and wicket gate angle, are achieved through servo motors and mechanical devices.
  • variable wicket gate blade angles and the rotating running blade angles are independent of one another allowing the wicket gate blades to pre-condition flow to the runner blades for maximum power production.
  • Rotational speed reduction is accomplished through the use of timing belts instead of an oil filled gear box. This eliminates the need for hydraulic or lubrication oil reservoirs located in close proximity to the water source and allows for simplified maintenance.
  • Fig. 1. illustrates top, isometric, side, and water exit views of a hydroelectric turbine unit in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 2. illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the hydroelectric turbine unit of Fig. 1 with greater detail on individual components and systems.
  • Fig. 3 provides sectional views taken along Section A and Section B of Fig. 2. Section A depicts the water exit end of the hydroelectric turbine and Section B depicts a cross-sectional cut into the runner angle mechanism.
  • Fig. 4 provides sectional views taken along Section C and Section D of Fig. 2. Section C depicts a cross-sectional cut between the wicket gate and the runner of the hydroelectric turbine and Section D depicts the water entrance end of the hydroelectric turbine and the drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction system.
  • Fig. 5 provides an overview flow diagram of a power generation control means according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 provides a flow diagram of a wicket gate control means according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 provides a flow diagram of a runner blade control means according to the present invention.
  • the present invention comprises one or more hydroelectric Kaplan turbine generators.
  • Each Kaplan turbine generator utilizes a plurality of fixed wicket gate blades and a plurality of rotating runner blades rotating along an axis.
  • Wicket gates are a key component in hydroelectric turbines that control the flow of water from the input pipes to the turbine propellers or runner blades.
  • wicket gates do not precondition the flow of water prior to contacting the runner blades because of their dependent relationship to the runner blades, physical location with the turbine, and because they are used to maintain reservoir level.
  • FIG. 2 A cross-sectional side view of hydroelectric turbine unit 10 is provided in Fig. 2.
  • the unit features comprise a runner angle servo 12(a), a runner angle mechanism 12(b), and a runner 12(c).
  • the unit features further comprise a wicket servo/gearbox 12(d), a wicket angle mechanism 12(e), and a wicket gate 12(f).
  • the unit comprises a generator drive shaft 12(g) and a drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction means 12(h).
  • Section A depicts the water exit end 12(i) of the hydroelectric turbine and Section B depicts a cross-sectional cut into the runner angle mechanism.
  • Rotationally mounted runners 12(c) and fixedly mounted wicket gate 12(f) are shown in both sectional views.
  • Section C depicts a cross-sectional cut between the wicket gate 12(f) and the runner 12(c) of the hydroelectric turbine 10.
  • Section D depicts the water entrance end 12(c) of the hydroelectric turbine 10 and the drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction system 12(h).
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a stationary wicket gate arrangement with independent relationship to the rotating runner blades. The independence of the wicket gate to the runner blades allows for pre-conditioning of the flow of water prior to contact with the runner blades.
  • the wicket gate can be set for various runner blade angles as determined by a control means.
  • each wicket gate angle cooperated with a preset runner blade angle such that a change in the wicket gate automatically changed the runner angle to the same preset condition.
  • the present invention provides for the independent control of the wicket gate such that its angle adjusts to maintain reservoir level and to pre-condition the flow of water thus allowing the runner blades to independently, as determined by a control means, achieve optimal power output.
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a torque converter to precisely control a variable speed propeller and a fixed speed generator. Accordingly, the propeller of the present invention can be managed to run at the most efficient speed for any given operating conditions thereby generating optimum torque while permitting the power generated to be fed back into the power grid (typically, 50 - 60 Hz).
  • the hydroelectric turbine generator control system employs a series of controllers and sensors to measure operating conditions and automatically fine-tune the overall system through a number of feedback loops. Some operating parameters controlled by the control system include: inlet volume and direction; variable wicket gate angles; variable runner blade propeller pitch; target elevation of the source of flow; the system flow rates; and other standard hydroelectric generator controls.
  • a power output control means is described via a flowchart in Fig. 5.
  • a water level sensor 14 obtains a reading of water height in the reservoir. The water height is resultant of: (i) the amount of volumetric flow in the river; and (ii) the amount of volumetric flow that is allowed through the hydroelectric turbine 10.
  • the amount of volumetric flow that is allowed through the hydroelectric turbine 10 is the effect of wicket gate angle 16 and runner blade angle 18 on total volumetric water flow through the system.
  • the water height reading from the water level sensor 14 and the target water height 20 are then passed to the wicket gate controller 22.
  • the wicket gate controller 22 determines the appropriate adjustment in wicket gate angle 24 to obtain the target water height 20.
  • Theoretical power output of a "run of the river" hydroelectric turbine can be calculated by the equation:
  • Fig. 6 embodies the wicket gate controller 22 in greater detail.
  • the wicket gate control loop represents a standard parallel Proportional-lntegral- Derivative ("PID") control loop.
  • the loop begins by taking a set point, which in this case is the target water height 20 and subtracting the actual water height (recorded from the water level sensor 14) in the summation block 36 to find the system error 38.
  • the error 38 is then passed to each of the three elements of the PID control.
  • the first element, the proportional term 40 is described by the equation:
  • P out is the determined proportional change needed to correct the error 38 in the system
  • K p is the proportional gain coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of the proportional term on the system
  • e(t) is the measured error as a function of time.
  • the proportional term of the PID loop primarily accounts for the magnitude of the error in the system.
  • the second element of the PID control loop is the integral element 42 which is described by the equation:
  • Kj is the integral coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of the integral term on the system
  • the integral term consists of the integration of the error from time zero to a prescribed time limit.
  • the integral element of the PID control loop accounts for the amount of time that an error exists and therefore makes an appropriate adjustment.
  • the final element of the PID portion of the wicket gate control is the derivative term 44 which is best described by the equation:
  • D out is the determined correction for the error in the system based on
  • K d is the derivative coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of derivative term on the system
  • * is the dt derivative of the error with respect to time.
  • the derivative term of the PID control loop accounts for the rate at which the water height approaches the target water height to avoid overshooting or undershooting the target.
  • the prescribed corrections from each of the three elements of the PID control portion of the wicket gate control are then summed up 46 to produce the total necessary correction to the system to obtain the target water height 20.
  • the determined correction in water height is then conditioned to apply to the wicket gate by multiplying by a scaling factor 48 and adding an offset factor 50 to bring the correction into an appropriate range for the wicket gate angles 52.
  • the adjustment in wicket gate angle is then made 52.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a detailed view of the runner blade control 32.
  • the runner blade control 32 first takes consideration to the wicket gate angle 52; this consideration only bears on the actions of the runner blade in the singular condition that the wicket gates are closed. This consideration is to prevent excessive runner blade searching. If the wicket gate angle 52 is greater than zero (not fully closed) 56 then the runner blade control loop 32 continues the control process. The controller then recognizes the settling timer 58 to prevent a condition of system-chasing where the control system does not allow the physical hydroelectric turbine system to stabilize, causing unwanted and incorrect changes. If the condition of timer completion is met 60 then the control loop is allowed to proceed.
  • the system then obtains the current power output reading from the generator 62 and compares it with the power output of the generator obtained on the previous iteration 64. If the current power generated is less than the power generated on the previous iteration the loop proceeds 66, otherwise, if the power generated has increased from the previous iteration, no change is made in the system and the loop is reinitialized. If the loop proceeds, the system then pays consideration to the action taken on the previous iteration. If the runner blades were opened a fixed increment on the previous iteration 68 then the runner blades are closed a fixed increment on the current iteration 70.
  • runner blades are closed a fixed increment on the previous iteration 72 then the runner blades are opened a fixed increment on the current iteration 74.
  • the settling timer is then reset 76 to allow for the physical system to stabilize due to the change in water height with respect to the change in runner blade angle 18.
  • the runner blade control loop 32 then begins again.

Abstract

A hydroelectric turbine generator and control system is provided that optimizes the maximum possible power output at all times by strictly monitoring power output from the generator unit and modulating the wicket gate angle and the runner blade pitch independently of one another. The hydroelectric turbine generator includes a means for separately controlling wicket gate angle and runner blade pitch. The wicket gate angle control mechanism controls the flow into the system, pre conditions flow for maximum power and maintains reservoir level. The runner blade pitch control mechanism continuously monitors the system power output based on actual power produced, and adjusts system parameters in order to achieve maximum power output.

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HYDRO TURBINE GENERATOR
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 12/217,336 filed July 03, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention generally relates to a system and apparatus for generating electrical power. More specifically, this invention is directed to a hydroelectric turbine generator and computer based control system. The hydroelectric turbine generator can be installed and operated in low head, high volume "run of the river" hydroelectric sites throughout the world. [0003] The hydroelectric turbine is specifically designed for small hydro applications and is not a "scaled down" larger turbine. The hydroelectric turbine takes advantage of the current state of the art technology, and applies it in the most appropriate manner for currently underutilized small hydro power sites. In Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York alone, there are 4,100 registered dams. Of these registered dams, approximately 350 are used for hydro power generation. There are approximately 3,750 undeveloped potential hydro power sites in this small region. In many cases, these are former mill sites with a prior history of hydro power production. There are an endless number of potential clean renewable power generating sites throughout the world, which can be developed using the present invention. Some of these sites are not former mill sites, are not registered dams and are currently considered to be not cost justifiable. [0004] The present invention and technology will allow a vast, untapped, clean renewable power generating potential to be developed and utilized in a cost justified manner. Moreover, a hydroelectric turbine according to the present invention will open significant power production opportunities for other portions of the world including, "third world country" applications where the cost and complexities of current hydro equipment have made it difficult or impossible to consider.
Brief Description of the Related Art
[0005] Hydroelectric power generation is well known in the prior art. U.S. Patent No. 4,674,279 to AIi, et al. (hereinafter, "the '279 Patent") discloses a control system for a hydroelectric power plant of the run-of-river type wherein the load on the turbine generator unit(s) are matched to the flow of the river. The unit(s) operate at the maximum head available for existing flow conditions to produce the maximum energy available from the river flow for the installed capacity of the plant and within the allowable, safe operating capability range of the turbine-generator unit(s). The control system can be employed with a plurality of turbine-generator units in a hydroelectric power plant. [0006] As disclosed in the '279 Patent, the turbine has a main housing and runner. Supply of water to the runner is controlled by wicket gates. The flow control means includes flow controls or modulating devices (wicket gates, runner blades or nozzles). The flow control means, or wicket gate position sensing, provides a signal indicative of the actual position of the flow control or wicket gates. The control system operates to cause either: (i) the opening of the flow control means or wicket gates to increase operation of turbine; or (ii) the closing of the flow control means or wicket gates to decrease operation of turbine. The control system automatically operates in response to variations in flow or in response to river conditions.
[0007] Other prior art discloses additional types of "Kaplan" style hydraulic turbines and control systems related to controlling the pitch of the runners and/or wicket gates. For example, US Patent No: 5,441 ,384 to Gokhman specifically describes a plurality of angles and a plurality of arrangements for wicket gates and blade runners. US Patent No: 4,610,599 to Long describes a control system for a hydraulic "Kaplan" turbine. More specifically this patent provides a method of control for adjustable wicket gates and adjustable blade runners in a hydraulic turbine.
[0008] US Patent 5,322,412 to Erlach (hereinafter, "the '412 Patent") and US Patent 5,754,446 to Fisher, Jr. (hereinafter, "the '446 Patent") describe a method for optimizing the controls of hydraulic "Kaplan" turbines. The '412 Patent describes the use of adjustable wicket gates and runners to optimize performance. The control system senses fluctuations in bearing pressure and/or generator AC output to change wicket gate and runner angles. Similarly, the '446 Patent describes the use of various sensors to control the adjustment of wicket gate and runner angles thereby optimizing the performance of the turbine.
[0009] None of these prior art disclosures provide a specifically designed hydroelectric turbine for use in small, micro or mini-hydro applications. Also, in the prior art, the relationship between the wicket gates and runner blades is dependent; the runner blade position is directly controlled by the wicket gate position rather than truly optimizing runner blade angle for maximum power output. Moreover, such prior art devices do not provide for a pre-conditioned flow by the wicket gate for optimal performance of the runner blade. [0010] It is therefore an object of the present invention to overcome these limitations in the prior art and to provide a hydroelectric turbine specifically designed for small hydro applications. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a means for independently controlling wicket gates and runner blades to achieve optimal power generation. Similarly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a means for pre-conditioning the flow to the runner blades by the wicket gates to achieve optimal power generation.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention is designed for low head, high flow volume sites. The hydroelectric turbine comprises a double regulated propeller and utilizes the Kaplan turbine and gate system to produce electrical power efficiently through a wide range of flows common in "run of the river systems". The hydroelectric turbine is designed to operate at efficiency levels greater than 90%, and can handle flows as low as 20 cfs. The total unit output flexibility is typically between 100kw and 700kw.
[0012] A hydroelectric turbine in accordance with the present invention can run on or off of a power grid; is modular in design, therefore multiple units can be operated in series; has the ability to alternate between the primary turbine and a series of turbines; and comprises a means for automatic recognition and synchronization when using multiple units.
[0013] The present invention comprises an integrated self-contained computer based control system. The closed looped control software modulates both wicket gate and blade positions based on actual generator power output. The software program implements continuous searching capabilities for optimized power output starting with an initial wicket gate-to- blade position relationship. The program then utilizes a search-and-fine-tune algorithm to optimize peak operational efficiency based on runner blade angle and actual power output independent of wicket blade angle. [0014] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, no hydraulic systems are required. Instead, all actuations, including runner blade angle and wicket gate angle, are achieved through servo motors and mechanical devices. The variable wicket gate blade angles and the rotating running blade angles are independent of one another allowing the wicket gate blades to pre-condition flow to the runner blades for maximum power production. [0015] Rotational speed reduction is accomplished through the use of timing belts instead of an oil filled gear box. This eliminates the need for hydraulic or lubrication oil reservoirs located in close proximity to the water source and allows for simplified maintenance.
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[0016] Fig. 1. illustrates top, isometric, side, and water exit views of a hydroelectric turbine unit in accordance with the present invention. [0017] Fig. 2. illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the hydroelectric turbine unit of Fig. 1 with greater detail on individual components and systems.
[0018] Fig. 3 provides sectional views taken along Section A and Section B of Fig. 2. Section A depicts the water exit end of the hydroelectric turbine and Section B depicts a cross-sectional cut into the runner angle mechanism. [0019] Fig. 4 provides sectional views taken along Section C and Section D of Fig. 2. Section C depicts a cross-sectional cut between the wicket gate and the runner of the hydroelectric turbine and Section D depicts the water entrance end of the hydroelectric turbine and the drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction system.
[0020] Fig. 5 provides an overview flow diagram of a power generation control means according to the present invention. [0021] Fig. 6 provides a flow diagram of a wicket gate control means according to the present invention. [0022] Fig. 7 provides a flow diagram of a runner blade control means according to the present invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention
[0023] Typically, the present invention comprises one or more hydroelectric Kaplan turbine generators. Each Kaplan turbine generator utilizes a plurality of fixed wicket gate blades and a plurality of rotating runner blades rotating along an axis. Wicket gates are a key component in hydroelectric turbines that control the flow of water from the input pipes to the turbine propellers or runner blades. Typically, wicket gates do not precondition the flow of water prior to contacting the runner blades because of their dependent relationship to the runner blades, physical location with the turbine, and because they are used to maintain reservoir level. [0024] Top, isometric, side, and water exit views of a hydroelectric turbine unit 10 in accordance with the present invention are depicted in Fig. 1. A cross-sectional side view of hydroelectric turbine unit 10 is provided in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the unit features comprise a runner angle servo 12(a), a runner angle mechanism 12(b), and a runner 12(c). The unit features further comprise a wicket servo/gearbox 12(d), a wicket angle mechanism 12(e), and a wicket gate 12(f). As further shown in Fig. 2, the unit comprises a generator drive shaft 12(g) and a drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction means 12(h). [0025] As shown in Fig. 3, Section A depicts the water exit end 12(i) of the hydroelectric turbine and Section B depicts a cross-sectional cut into the runner angle mechanism. Rotationally mounted runners 12(c) and fixedly mounted wicket gate 12(f) are shown in both sectional views. [0026] As shown in Fig. 4, Section C depicts a cross-sectional cut between the wicket gate 12(f) and the runner 12(c) of the hydroelectric turbine 10. Section D depicts the water entrance end 12(c) of the hydroelectric turbine 10 and the drive shaft-to-generator speed reduction system 12(h). [0027] A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a stationary wicket gate arrangement with independent relationship to the rotating runner blades. The independence of the wicket gate to the runner blades allows for pre-conditioning of the flow of water prior to contact with the runner blades. The wicket gate can be set for various runner blade angles as determined by a control means. Formerly, each wicket gate angle cooperated with a preset runner blade angle such that a change in the wicket gate automatically changed the runner angle to the same preset condition. The present invention provides for the independent control of the wicket gate such that its angle adjusts to maintain reservoir level and to pre-condition the flow of water thus allowing the runner blades to independently, as determined by a control means, achieve optimal power output.
[0028] A preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a torque converter to precisely control a variable speed propeller and a fixed speed generator. Accordingly, the propeller of the present invention can be managed to run at the most efficient speed for any given operating conditions thereby generating optimum torque while permitting the power generated to be fed back into the power grid (typically, 50 - 60 Hz). The hydroelectric turbine generator control system employs a series of controllers and sensors to measure operating conditions and automatically fine-tune the overall system through a number of feedback loops. Some operating parameters controlled by the control system include: inlet volume and direction; variable wicket gate angles; variable runner blade propeller pitch; target elevation of the source of flow; the system flow rates; and other standard hydroelectric generator controls.
[0029] A power output control means according to the present invention is described via a flowchart in Fig. 5. A water level sensor 14 obtains a reading of water height in the reservoir. The water height is resultant of: (i) the amount of volumetric flow in the river; and (ii) the amount of volumetric flow that is allowed through the hydroelectric turbine 10. The amount of volumetric flow that is allowed through the hydroelectric turbine 10 is the effect of wicket gate angle 16 and runner blade angle 18 on total volumetric water flow through the system. The water height reading from the water level sensor 14 and the target water height 20 are then passed to the wicket gate controller 22. The wicket gate controller 22 then determines the appropriate adjustment in wicket gate angle 24 to obtain the target water height 20. [0030] Theoretical power output of a "run of the river" hydroelectric turbine can be calculated by the equation:
P = g * Q* H * e Where P is power in kilowatts, g equals the gravitational constant which is approximately 9.81 meters per second squared, Q is the volumetric flow through the system in cubic meters per second, H is the pressure head in meters, and e is the efficiency rating of the hydroelectric turbine unit. Therefore, it is evident that as the position of the wicket gates and the runner blades change and have an effect on the flow through the hydroelectric turbine; and they also have a substantial effect on the power output of the generator.
[0031] These effects are illustrated in Fig. 5 by the effect of wicket gate angle on power output 26 and the effect of runner blade angle on power output 28. A reading of the actual (not theoretical) power output from the generator 30 is then passed to the runner blade controller 32 which makes a decision for the appropriate change in runner blade angle to increase power output. The runner blade controller 32 then sets the runner blade angle 34 restarting the runner blade control loop.
[0032] Fig. 6 embodies the wicket gate controller 22 in greater detail. The wicket gate control loop represents a standard parallel Proportional-lntegral- Derivative ("PID") control loop. The loop begins by taking a set point, which in this case is the target water height 20 and subtracting the actual water height (recorded from the water level sensor 14) in the summation block 36 to find the system error 38. The error 38 is then passed to each of the three elements of the PID control. The first element, the proportional term 40 is described by the equation:
Pou, = Kpe{t)
Where Pout is the determined proportional change needed to correct the error 38 in the system, Kp is the proportional gain coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of the proportional term on the system, and e(t) is the measured error as a function of time. The proportional term of the PID loop primarily accounts for the magnitude of the error in the system. [0033] The second element of the PID control loop is the integral element 42 which is described by the equation:
= K, [e{τ)dτ
Where lout is the determined change necessary to correct the error with respect to the integral of the error in the system, Kj is the integral coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of the integral term on the system, the integral term consists of the integration of the error from time zero to a prescribed time limit. The integral element of the PID control loop accounts for the amount of time that an error exists and therefore makes an appropriate adjustment. [0034] The final element of the PID portion of the wicket gate control is the derivative term 44 which is best described by the equation:
n - K de at
Where Dout is the determined correction for the error in the system based on
the derivative of the error, Kd is the derivative coefficient which is a scaling factor to regulate the effect of derivative term on the system, and * is the dt derivative of the error with respect to time. The derivative term of the PID control loop accounts for the rate at which the water height approaches the target water height to avoid overshooting or undershooting the target. [0035] The prescribed corrections from each of the three elements of the PID control portion of the wicket gate control are then summed up 46 to produce the total necessary correction to the system to obtain the target water height 20. The determined correction in water height is then conditioned to apply to the wicket gate by multiplying by a scaling factor 48 and adding an offset factor 50 to bring the correction into an appropriate range for the wicket gate angles 52. The adjustment in wicket gate angle is then made 52. As a safety precaution, the wicket gate controller 22 then sends a signal to the runner blade controller 32 indicating the current wicket gate position 52. In the case that the wicket gates are closed, the runner blade controller 32 will take no action. The wicket gate controller 22 then allows for a prescribed time increment 54 to pass before taking another water height reading, therefore beginning the process again. [0036] Fig. 7 illustrates a detailed view of the runner blade control 32. The runner blade control 32 first takes consideration to the wicket gate angle 52; this consideration only bears on the actions of the runner blade in the singular condition that the wicket gates are closed. This consideration is to prevent excessive runner blade searching. If the wicket gate angle 52 is greater than zero (not fully closed) 56 then the runner blade control loop 32 continues the control process. The controller then recognizes the settling timer 58 to prevent a condition of system-chasing where the control system does not allow the physical hydroelectric turbine system to stabilize, causing unwanted and incorrect changes. If the condition of timer completion is met 60 then the control loop is allowed to proceed.
[0037] The system then obtains the current power output reading from the generator 62 and compares it with the power output of the generator obtained on the previous iteration 64. If the current power generated is less than the power generated on the previous iteration the loop proceeds 66, otherwise, if the power generated has increased from the previous iteration, no change is made in the system and the loop is reinitialized. If the loop proceeds, the system then pays consideration to the action taken on the previous iteration. If the runner blades were opened a fixed increment on the previous iteration 68 then the runner blades are closed a fixed increment on the current iteration 70. If the runner blades were closed a fixed increment on the previous iteration 72 then the runner blades are opened a fixed increment on the current iteration 74. The settling timer is then reset 76 to allow for the physical system to stabilize due to the change in water height with respect to the change in runner blade angle 18. The runner blade control loop 32 then begins again.
[0038] Although the invention has been described in considerable detail with respect to particular embodiments of Applicant's device, it will be apparent that the invention is capable of numerous modifications and variations, apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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1. A hydroelectric turbine generator comprising: a) an inlet; b) a plurality of wicket gates; c) a wicket gate angle adjustment mechanism; d) a plurality of runner blades; e) a runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism; and f) a means for transferring torque and angular velocity to a power generator.
2. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 1 wherein the wicket gate angle adjustment mechanism comprise a parallel Proportional- Integral-Derivative control loop and the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism comprises a power optimization algorithm.
3. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 2 wherein the Proportional-lntegral-Derivative control loop comprises calculating a difference between a target water source height and an actual water source height, and calculating wicket gate angle adjustment and runner blade pitch adjustment feedback.
4. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 3 wherein the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism further comprises a means for measuring power output rating.
5. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 4 wherein the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism further comprises a control loop for measuring power output rating.
6. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 5 wherein the control loop for measuring output rating calculates an increase or a decrease in the output rating.
7. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 6 wherein the increase or decrease in the output rating is passed to the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism.
8. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 7 wherein the wicket gate angle adjustment mechanism and the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism comprise servo motors.
9. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 8 wherein the wicket gate angle servo motor adjusts the wicket gate angle based upon the Proportional-lntegral-Derivative calculation feedback loop.
10. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 9 wherein the runner blade pitch servo motor adjusts the runner blade pitch based upon the power optimization control algorithm.
11. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 9 wherein the runner blade pitch servo motor adjusts the runner blade pitch based upon the increase or decrease in the output rating.
12. A hydroelectric turbine generator comprising: a) an inlet; b) a plurality of wicket gates; c) a means for adjusting wicket gate angle; d) a plurality of runner blades; e) a means for adjusting runner blade pitch; and f) a means for transferring torque and angular velocity to a power generator.
13. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 12 wherein the means for adjusting wicket gate angle further comprise a parallel Proportional-lntegral-Dehvative control loop and the runner blade pitch adjustment mechanism comprises a power optimization algorithm.
14. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 13 wherein the Proportional-lntegral-Dehvative control loop comprises calculating a difference between a target water source height and an actual water source height, and calculating wicket gate angle adjustment and runner blade pitch adjustment feedback.
15. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 14 wherein the means for adjusting runner blade pitch further comprises a means for measuring power output rating.
16. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 15 wherein the means for adjusting runner blade pitch further comprises a control loop for measuring power output rating.
17. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 16 wherein the control loop for measuring output rating calculates an increase or a decrease in the power output rating.
18. The hydroelectric turbine generator of claim 17 wherein the increase or decrease in the power output rating is passed to the means for adjusting runner blade pitch.
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