Title :
Computer Directed Control and Automatic Data Processing for a Hydroelectric Generating System
Author :
Schoffen, Howard M. ; Alexander, Stuart M. ; Lavender, John E.
Author_Institution :
Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County
Abstract :
The application of a real-time process-control digital computer to the control and operating requirements of a hydroelectric generating system is described. Discussed are control problems resulting from the utility´s role as an exporter of power and operating a plant which is five plants from the standpoint of power sales arrangements.
Keywords :
Application software; Automatic generation control; Control systems; Data processing; Hydroelectric power generation; Marketing and sales; Power generation; Power industry; Process control; Rivers;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1968.291991
