Design features of the Murray Hydroelectric Project

Author

Jones, M. R J Harry

Author_Institution

Southern Electr. Int., Birmingham, AL, USA

Volume

4

Issue

2

fYear

1989

fDate

6/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

160

Lastpage

165

Abstract

The Murray Hydroelectric Project, a two-unit, 39 MW total rated capacity, run-of-the-river facility located on the Arkansas River, is described. The emphasis of the paper is on the project´s electrical features. The two generating units are of an open-pit design with horizontal double-regulated turbines. Turbine rated speed in 46 RPM. The generator is rated 22.77 MW at a power factor of 0.9. The rated voltage is 6.9 kV. The author also discusses the plant´s mechanical-hydraulic governor, its electrical system, a 5.7 mile (9.2l-km), 115 kV transmission line, the plant´s black-start capability, its mechanical systems, and the plant, unit, and offsite control systems

Keywords

hydroelectric power stations; project engineering; 115 kV; 22.77 MW; 39 MW; 6.9 kV; Murray Hydroelectric Project; USA; control systems; electrical features; generator; hydroelectric power stations; power factor; project engineering; transmission line; turbines; Control systems; Hydroelectric power generation; Mechanical systems; Power generation; Power transmission lines; Reactive power; Rivers; Turbines; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8969

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/60.17906

Filename

17906