Co-relation between Wicked Gate Opening, Running Blade Position and Output Power in Hydroelectric Power Plant

Abstract

This paper establishes best operating relationship among parameters such as wicked-gate and runner-blade to produce maximum electricity production, keeping in consideration static head and water flow constraints. The relationships between these parameters were studied using mathematical models and were validated experimentally through real data. Optimized suggestions from these results were successfully implemented in running units of one of the hydro power plant in Asia considering all constraints related to unit operation. The results showed the verification that the trends among various parameters obtained by mathematical model and experimental results are similar for optimal output power.