System and method for robust wind turbine operation

    公开(公告)号:US09683552B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14198641

    申请日:2014-03-06

    CPC classification number: F03D7/04 F03D7/046 F05B2260/821 Y02E10/723

    Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for optimizing wind turbine operation. For example, the present disclosure is configured to generate operating data for at least one operational parameter of the wind turbine for a predetermined time period. The system can then determine a robustness measurement of at least a portion of the operating data. In general, the robustness measurement indicates the tendency of the operating data to be affected by outliers present in the operating data. In addition, the robustness measurement is typically a function of a distribution of the operating data. The present disclosure is then configured to determine at least one optimal set point for the operational parameter as a function of the robustness measurement and a power production of the wind turbine. The wind turbine can then be operated based on the optimal set point.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS
    24.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS 有权
    增强发电厂发电单位控制的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160261115A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14636857

    申请日:2015-03-03

    Abstract: A method for optimizing a fleet of generating assets in which groupings include remotely located power blocks that operate so to collectively generate a fleet output level. The method may include: receiving real-time and historical measured values of operating parameters; for each of the generating assets, deriving a relational expression between the measured values of the process inputs and the measured values of the process outputs; defining a selected operating period; selecting competing operating modes for the fleet; based on the relational expressions and a generating configuration of the competing operating modes, calculating a result set for the operation of the fleet proposed during the selected operating period; defining a cost function; and evaluating each of the result sets pursuant to the cost function and, based thereupon, designating one of the competing operating modes as an optimized operating mode. The optimized operating mode may include a power sharing recommendation between the power blocks of the fleet.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于优化生成资产的队列的方法,其中分组包括远程定位的功率块,其操作以共同地产生船队输出水平。 该方法可以包括:接收操作参数的实时和历史测量值; 对于每个生成资产,得出过程输入的测量值与过程输出的测量值之间的关系表达式; 定义选定的运行期; 选择车队的竞争运营模式; 基于相关操作模式的关系表达式和生成配置,计算在所选操作期间提出的所述车队的操作的结果集; 定义成本函数; 并根据成本函数对每个结果集进行评估,并且基于此,将竞争的操作模式中的一个指定为优化的操作模式。 优化的操作模式可以包括在车队的功率块之间的功率共享建议。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS
    25.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS 有权
    增强发电厂发电单位控制的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160258361A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14636834

    申请日:2015-03-03

    Abstract: A method for optimizing a generation of an output level over a selected operating period by a power block, wherein the power block comprises multiple gas turbines for collectively generating the output level. The control method may include: receiving current state data regarding measured operating parameters for each of the gas turbines of the power block; based on the current state data, defining competing operating modes for the power block; based on each of the competing operating modes, deriving a predicted value for a performance parameter regarding the operation of the power block over the selected operating period; determining a cost function and, pursuant thereto, evaluating the operation of the power block based on the predicted value of the performance parameter so to determine a projected cost; and comparing the projected costs from each of the optimized operating modes so to select therefrom an optimized operating mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过功率块优化在所选择的操作周期内产生输出电平的方法,其中所述功率块包括用于共同产生输出电平的多个燃气轮机。 控制方法可以包括:接收关于功率块的每个燃气轮机的测量操作参数的当前状态数据; 基于当前状态数据,定义功率块的竞争操作模式; 基于每个竞争的操作模式,导出关于在所选择的操作周期内的功率块的操作的性能参数的预测值; 确定成本函数,并且根据此,基于所述性能参数的预测值来评估所述功率块的操作,从而确定预计成本; 并且比较来自每个优化操作模式的预计成本,从而选择优化的操作模式。

    Systems and methods for providing an integrated power plant advisor

    公开(公告)号:US10831162B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-10

    申请号:US15194866

    申请日:2016-06-28

    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can relate to providing an integrated power plant advisor. In one embodiment, a method for providing an integrated power plant advisor can include receiving a signal associated with a failure of a power plant or a power plant component. The method can further include determining one or more root causes associated with the failure of the power plant or the power plant component. Based at least in part on operational data and training data from one or more power plants, a ranking of the one or more root causes associated with the failure of the power plant or the power plant component can be determined. The method can further include outputting the ranking via a client device. Based at least in part on the ranking, a repair or replacement strategy for the power plant or the power plant component can be identified.

    Intelligent management system for balance of plant

    公开(公告)号:US10338576B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15156684

    申请日:2016-05-17

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing intelligent management of balance of plant are provided. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a system for determining a malfunction of a feedwater pump includes one or more processors and a database communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors can be configured to receive plant parameters. The one or more processors can be further configured to correlate the plant parameters to historical operational values. Based at least partially on the correlating, the one or more processors may be operable to identify a malfunction in a feedwater pump. Based at least partially on the identifying, the one or more processors may be operable to provide an advisory action concerning an operation of the feedwater pump.

    Turbine operational flexibility
    28.
    发明授权
    Turbine operational flexibility 有权
    涡轮机操作灵活性

    公开(公告)号:US09581086B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-28

    申请号:US14136835

    申请日:2013-12-20

    CPC classification number: F02C9/00 G05B13/024 G05B23/0283 G05B23/0286

    Abstract: A device receives sensed operation parameters related to the operation of a machine. The device utilizes the sensed operation parameters in a first analyzer that generates first characteristics related to degradation of the machine and utilizes the sensed operation parameters in a second analyzer configured to generate second characteristics related to thermal characteristics of the machine, wherein the thermal characteristics include thermal stresses present in the machine. The device also utilizes the first and second characteristics and a third characteristic related to operator behaviors related to the current operation of the machine to generate remaining useful life characteristics of components of the machine and generates operational set points for control of the machine based in part on the remaining useful life characteristics, desired machine performance characteristics based on the operator behaviors, and maintenance characteristics of the machine.

    Abstract translation: 设备接收与机器的操作相关的感测操作参数。 该装置利用在第一分析器中感测到的操作参数,该第一分析器产生与机器劣化相关的第一特性,并且在第二分析器中利用感测到的操作参数,该第二分析器被配置为产生与机器的热特性相关的第二特性,其中热特性包括热 压力存在于机器中。 该装置还利用第一和第二特性以及与机器的当前操作有关的操作者行为的第三特征,以产生机器部件的剩余使用寿命特性,并且部分地基于机器的部件生成用于控制机器的操作设定点 剩余使用寿命特性,基于操作员行为的期望机器性能特征以及机器的维护特性。

    Controlling boiler drum level
    29.
    发明授权
    Controlling boiler drum level 有权
    控制锅炉鼓级

    公开(公告)号:US09476584B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-25

    申请号:US14104313

    申请日:2013-12-12

    CPC classification number: F22D5/30 F22B35/007 Y10T137/0374

    Abstract: A method of controlling a water level in a steam drum includes predicting a transient in the steam drum based on plant characteristics including steam flow from the steam drum, drum pressure in the steam drum, and one or both of a gas turbine load and a position of a bypass valve configured to control the steam flow from the steam drum to two or more steam flow conduits. The method further includes generating a sliding setpoint to control the water level based on predicting the transient in the steam drum.

    Abstract translation: 一种控制蒸汽滚筒中的水位的方法包括基于植物特征来预测蒸汽轮中的瞬态,包括来自蒸汽鼓的蒸汽流,蒸汽鼓中的鼓压力以及燃气轮机负载和位置 旁通阀构造成控制从蒸汽鼓到两个或更多个蒸汽流动管道的蒸汽流。 该方法还包括产生滑动设定点以基于预测蒸汽滚筒中的瞬态来控制水位。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS
    30.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING CONTROL OF POWER PLANT GENERATING UNITS 有权
    增强发电厂发电单位控制的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160258363A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US14636802

    申请日:2015-03-03

    CPC classification number: F02C9/42 F02C6/18 G05B13/026 Y02E20/16

    Abstract: A combined cycle power plant system that includes: a gas turbine operably connected to a heat recovery steam generator; a first controller for optimizing a shutdown operation defined between an initiating shutdown command and a terminating event, wherein the first is controller configured to execute the steps of: receiving the shutdown initiating command; receiving operating parameters measured by sensors for each of a first component and a second component of the combined cycle power plant, and, based thereupon, determining a current state for each of the first and the second component; based on the current state, deriving an optimized shutdown operating mode for transitioning the first component and the second component from the current state to a shutdown state. A second controller may be configured to: transform the optimized shutdown operating mode into commands configured to actuate mechanical control devices of the first component and the second component so that the shutdown operation proceeds according to the optimized shutdown operating mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种联合循环发电厂系统,其包括:可操作地连接到热回收蒸汽发生器的燃气轮机; 用于优化在启动关机命令和终止事件之间定义的关闭操作的第一控制器,其中所述第一控制器被配置为执行以下步骤:接收所述关闭发起命令; 接收由所述组合循环发电厂的第一部件和第二部件中的每一个传感器测量的操作参数,并且基于此确定所述第一和第二部件中的每一个的当前状态; 基于当前状态,导出用于将第一组件和第二组件从当前状态转换到关闭状态的优化关闭操作模式。 第二控制器可以被配置为:将优化的关闭操作模式转换成被配置为致动第一部件和第二部件的机械控制装置的命令,使得关闭操作根据优化的关闭操作模式进行。

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