no code implementations • 6 May 2024 • Francesco Gerini, Elena Vagnoni, Martin Seydoux, Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone
This study explores the practical viability of repurposing aging Kaplan turbines into variable-speed propellers by employing full-size frequency converters.
no code implementations • 27 Sep 2023 • Francesco Gerini, Elena Vagnoni, Martin Seydoux, Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone
This paper presents a solution to address wear and tear of Run-of-River (RoR) Hydropower Plants (HPPs) providing enhanced Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR).