Slide 1: Functions and Features of Generator Set Control Based Paralleling
Functions and Features of Generator Set Control Based Paralleling PowerHour webinar series for consulting engineers Experts you trust. Excellence you count on. January 22nd, 2019 11:00 PDT / 13:00 CDT (1PDH issued by Cummins)
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Slide 5: Course Objectives
Course Objectives Functions and Features of Generator Set Control Based Paralleling This course provides a comprehensive overview of a typical paralleling emergency power system and dives into the fundamental key features needed to parallel generator sets. Throughout this course, the instructor will
Slide 6: Power System Building Blocks
Power System Building Blocks Remote Cloud Connectivity Grid Generator Sets Switchgear Transfer Switches Loads Digital Master 6
Slide 7: Generator Set
Generator Set Skid Engine Alternator Cooling Control 7
Slide 8: What is Paralleling?
What is Paralleling? Synchronous operation of two or more generator sets connected together on a bus in order to provide power to loads 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛 𝑓𝑓 𝐻𝐻𝐻𝐻 = Generator Sets 120 Transfer Switches 𝑛𝑛: 𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟, 𝑃𝑃: 𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃 Emergency Point of Power Connection: Switchgear…
Slide 9: Why Parallel?
Why Parallel? Reliability • Not dependent on a single generator. If one generator fails, there are other generators to power the load Performance • A large generator bus capacity will act more like a utility. There will be less frequency and voltage variations during load steps Redundancy • Cr
Slide 10: What To Specify For a Paralleled Power System
What To Specify For a Paralleled Power System Seamless operation if a generator set fails • During a start • While paralleled No single point of failure • Control architecture redundancy • Not dependent on a paralleling master control Capacity to load consumption optimization • Prolong generat
Slide 11: Paralleling Control
Paralleling Control 11
Slide 12: Elements of Paralleling Controls
Elements of Paralleling Controls ECM AVR Speed control – Governor (ECM) Voltage control – Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Generator set arbitration Ø • De-energized bus: which generator set closes its breaker first v Synchronization (frequency, phase and voltage) • Energized bus 0 90 180 2
Slide 13: Paralleling Generator Sets
Paralleling Generator Sets A generator set output power can be connected to a another generator source only when the following conditions are met: v • Waveform (2/3rd pitch or 5/6th pitch) • Phase sequence • Speed difference (frequency) A A t • Phase angle difference • Voltage amplitude difference
Slide 14: Synchronizing
Synchronizing Phase Ø Phase and Frequency: engine governor fuel v Voltage: alternator field excitation ECM 0 90 180 270 360 Deg Voltage v Frequency f1 f2 0 t AVR v Generator 1 output Generator 2 output 0 t1 t2 t3 t4 t 14
Slide 15: Concept Check
Concept Check What are the advantages of paralleling generator sets? a) Scalability/Expandability b) Reliability c) Redundancy d) All of the Above 15
Slide 16: Traditional Paralleling Control Design
Traditional Paralleling Control Design Paralleling control in the switchgear Master paralleling control • Single point of failure UTILITY MAIN MASTER PARALLELING PARALLELING CONTROL UNIT #1 UNIT #2 VM WM AM VM WM AM VM WM AM VM WM AM Component based design SEL SW W SEL SW SEL SW LS SEL SW SEL
Slide 17: Integrated Autonomous Paralleling Design
Integrated Autonomous Paralleling Design Integrated Generator Set Control Human Machine Interface 17
Slide 18: Paralleling Control – Closer Look
Paralleling Control – Closer Look Data Link Data Link Human Machine Interface Generator Set Controller Engine Control Module User Interface First Start Arbitration Governing Configurations/Settings Synchronizing (Ø, V, Hz) Engine Protection Alarms Voltage Regulation Engine metering
Slide 19: Integrated Autonomous Paralleling Design
Integrated Autonomous Paralleling Design Control wires No paralleling master No single point of failure Consistent design Reduce wiring Reduce footprint Easy to learn and operate Low or medium voltage Point of Power Connection 19
Slide 20: Paralleling Control (Energized Bus)
Paralleling Control (Energized Bus) Match Frequency, Phase and Voltage Generator Set Control Sense line & load Hz, Ø Fuel waves: Closed feedback loop: Frequency Hz Hz, Ø & V Offset Phase Ø Line Side V Voltage Voltage V Load Side + - Field Line Side Wave Offset Close Signal CB Synchronized Feedback
Slide 21: Paralleling Control (De-Energized Bus)
Paralleling Control (De-Energized Bus) Start First Start Arbitration Load Share Lines Remote Start G1 G2 G3 G4 1. All generators start 2. First Start Arbitration a) One genset closes 3. The remaining genset sets synchronize and close breakers simultaneously CB CB CB CB 4. Load Share 21
Slide 22: Paralleling Sequence of Operation
Paralleling Sequence of Operation Remote Start Engine Cranks & Builds Up To Rated Speed & Voltage G1 G2 Ready to Load CB CB Gen Bus First Start De-energized Gen Energized Synchronize Arbitration Bus Status First Start Sync Check Permission Won Conditions Met Close Generator Breaker & Load Share 22
Slide 23: Load Sharing
Load Sharing Alternator kVAR = kW = Engine The proportional division of the kW and kVAR total load between multiple generator sets in a paralleled system k W Dem anded by Load • Load sharing is essential to avoid overloading and k VAR Dem anded by Load stability problems on the generator sets Lo
Slide 24: Seamless Paralleling Operation
Seamless Paralleling Operation Paralleling is a function of the generator set control Distributed logic architecture (control redundancy): • The paralleling logic (synchronizing, load sharing, governing, protection,...) is repeated on each generator set • If a generator set fails - Open parallel
Slide 25: Capacity to Load Consumption Optimization
Capacity to Load Consumption Optimization Prolong generator sets life expectancy Save fuel Capacity: 5MW 1 MW 1 MW 1 MW 1 MW 1 MW CB CB CB CB CB Load: 4.75 0.5 MW 1.5 3.0 3.5 MW 25
Slide 26: Generator Protection Elements
Generator Protection Elements 15 – Synchronizer 25 – Synch Check 27 – Undervoltage 32 – Directional Power 40 – Loss of Excitation/Reverse kVAR 46 – Phase Balance Current 47 – Phase Sequence Voltage 50 – Instantaneous overcurrent 51 – Time Overcurrent 59 – Overvoltage CB CB 81U/
Slide 27: Energy Reducing Maintenance Switching
Energy Reducing Maintenance Switching Energy Reduction Maintenance Setting (ERMS) Some generator set manufacturers have built into their controls: • Overcurrent protection • Maintenance mode - Bypasses all time delays Local ERMS Switch ERMS Switch “OFF” and “ON” Mode 28
Slide 28: Comprehensive Remote Monitoring
Comprehensive Remote Monitoring Single point visibility to assets and site performance anytime anywhere Immediate notification of any critical or non-critical issues through automated emails and push notifications Access to historical performance data to any asset through reports and trending
Slide 29: Concept Check
Concept Check Which of the following is true when isochronous load sharing is utilized: a) Output voltage is constant but not frequency b) Frequency and phase angle are constant c) Output voltage and frequency stay constant as the load varies d) Output voltage and frequency vary as the load varies 3
Slide 30: Paralleling Hardware
Paralleling Hardware What is needed to parallel generators: • Two or more generator sets • Electrically operated breakers: one per generator (in switchgear or generator set mounted) - Open coil - Close coil - Breaker position status - Breaker charging motor - Power supply to operate coils o (CPT’s
Slide 31: Generator Sets Manual Paralleling
Generator Sets Manual Paralleling How to manually parallel generator sets with integrated control? Manual External • Start/Stop generator sets Hardware Synchronizers • Synchronize generator sets and close Generator Set Control Control paralleling circuit breaker V bias Some Generator set manufac
Slide 32: Extended Paralleling Example
Cummins Plant in Minnesota, Extended Paralleling Example USA Obtain approval from the utility Hard-closed transition (100msec) Soft-Closed transition (>100msec, load ramp) Extended closed transition Minimum import set point Power export back to the utility? Reverse power protection E
Slide 33: Extended Paralleling Example
Extended Paralleling Example 13.8kV 13.8kV 13.8kV 52 52 UMA 5MW UMB 52 52 52 52 G1 G2 G3 G4 Instant of two Hz regulation <0.1Hz variation utilities closed Ending together 52 52 operation GMA GMB Load on Utility N.O. N.O. A Utility A ~1400kw ~800kw ramp down Extended parallel with UMA: Load on Util
Slide 34: Course Summary
Course Summary Functions and Features of Generator Set Control Based Paralleling • Identify the advantages of paralleling as they relate to overall system reliability, performance and flexibility. • Recognize basic generator set paralleling control components, functions and features. • Describe comm
Slide 35: Q&A
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Slide 36: Closing
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