Canyon Hydro and Thomson & Howe Controller? There are all kinds of things that can be done to upgrade late 20th century hydro systems.
Michael > On Nov 3, 2019, at 5:46 AM, Mac Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi wrenches, > > I have a site visit coming up on a hydro system, I believe its ~ 20 kW range, > and an older unit, 30+ years old. This info may or may not be reliable until > I see the site. However, I'd like some options to consider while I'm looking > at their system. My hydro knowledge is weak but I enjoy it. > > They experience browning out when certain loads kick on. I assume they have > checked the diversion load controller(s) to see if its dropping and adding > loads as it should. I also assume that they have checked the rotor assembly, > brushes etc and they are in good working order. > > The first thing I'll do is call the manufacturer and see if they have any > ideas, but I'm sure they will recommend a new turbine/generator assembly with > better voltage regulation. > > I am wondering if there is any type of inverter can operate in parallel with > the hydro output that can inject current (maybe VARS as well) onto the AC > buss to help stabilize AC voltage and frequency during these events. It > seems like the new smart inverters can do this but I have no experience with > this. Maybe the Sunny Island? > > Im just starting to research this but I always appreciate your input. > > Thanks > > -- > > > > Mac Lewis > > "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > Michael Morningstar Morningstar Electric PO Box 1494 Mount Shasta, California 96067 530-921-0560 CSLB 949635
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