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.
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:
A method of operating a process facility and a power plant operating system are provided. The power plant operating system includes a control system used by a plurality of operators and a computer device coupled to the control system. The computer device includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes processor-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computer device to perform the steps of collecting data pertaining to the operation of the power plant by each of the plurality of operators, determining an operating efficiency of each of the plurality of operators in operating the power plant, and transmitting one or more advisory messages to at least one of the plurality of operators recommending a manual intervention by the operator to operate the power plant based on the collected data and the determination of the efficiency of each of the operators.