Abstract: This paper presents a sequence of procedures for data analysis and correction from hydroelectric plants. The procedures are based on variable data recorded by the plant. Therefore, they do not require additional financial ...

Abstract: A practical monthly optimization model, called SISOPT, is developed for the management and operations of the Brazilian hydropower system. The system, one of the largest in the world, consists of 75 hydropower plants with ...

Abstract: This paper presents a methodology for obtaining and adjusting of efficiency curves for hydroelectric generating units. It is based on measured data of power, gross head, and water discharge recorded by the company that ...

Abstract: The power generated by a hydroelectric plant depends on the penstock head loss, the turbine efficiency, and the generator efficiency among other factors. Initially, the functions related to these variables are provided by ...