The Hydro Generation Pack (HPG) is the core product of Sustainable Control Systems. It consists of a Generator, Controller and Head Sensor and is used for the automatic control of Hydro Schemes (1 to 500kW). The HGP meets the UK regulatory requirements (G59/3) for the connection of embedded Generators in parallel with Low Voltage Distribution Networks. The System is also sufficiently configurable to meet Network Requirements in other countries. The system enables automatic synchronisation of the Generator to the Mains and uses a Head Sensor and Actuator control to maximise power output whilst adhering to environmental and electrical limits.
HGP Controller
The HGP Controller is the hub of the SCS Generation System and is designed to perform the following functions:
The control system will be tailored to the power and generator specifications for the overall system. The control system will either be a Single Unit system consisting of just a Control Unit or a Double Unit system consisting of a Control Unit and a Switchgear Unit.
Head Sensor
Head sensors are used to measure the level of water at the intake. There are three types of Head Sensor available.
The Standard Head Sensor is the least expensive and is used in systems where high accuracy of the head measurement is not required.
The High Accuracy and Precision Head Sensors are more expensive and are used where the height of water at the Forebay or Weir needs to be accurately controlled.
Generator
SCS can supply the Generator for a Hydro System (highly recommended) or can sometimes tune the Control System to work with an externally supplied Generator. Many options are available for the Generator and will be based upon the HGP model being installed. SCS will advise on the optimum Generator configuration at the time of ordering.
With other control options available, why choose the Hydro Generation Pack ?
Other systems exist to monitor and control Hydro systems but some of the advantages of using the SCS HGP Solution are: