Control System For Micro Hydropower Plant

Abstract

This paper deals with design and realization of control system and power part in application for micro hydropower plant consisting of non-regulation turbine and asynchronous generator working in isolated network. The micro hydropower plant is intended to serve as a substitute for gasoline generators at appropriate locations, thus reducing environmental impact and increasing electricity coverage in remote locations. The main goal was to design its own control system, which will be more cost-effective than using a PLC. The next part deals with the design of the power part needed to control the water turbine. An integral part was also the assembly, commissioning and programming of its own control system.