Operation of Hydro Power
The operation of micro-hydro power plants is intended not only to generate electric power by rotating generators but also to control generation equipment and to supply electricity of stable quality to consumers, keeping good condition of all facilities related.
Since facilities and equipment installed depend on site conditions and budget, there are various ways of operation for micro hydro. In case of a plant that has an automatic load stabilizer, the operators do not always have to control equipment except in cases of starting, stopping and emergency. Furthermore, in cases where an automatic stopping system and recording system are installed, operators do not always have to stay in the power plant.
In many cases of micro hydro for rural electrification, however, automatic control system and protection equipment are often omitted because of budget limitations.
Therefore, in general, operators always should stay in the power plant to control equipment or be prepared to rush to the plant in order to immediately take measures in case of trouble.
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