Abstract:
In this Dissertation Report we have developed a System for Wireless Monitoring of Remote SHP Stations for continuous monitoring of various parameters of SHP stations with the help of LabVIEW Programming. Developed system is cost effective &•reliable for Monitoring of Small Hydro Power Projects. The monitoring of SHP means to collect the system information of its current status i.e. Power generation , Power Factor & Frequency of Power, phase current & phase voltage in all three phases, water level of upstream & downstream, Flow & discharge , various Temperatures , Efficiency Of Turbine & Noise Level in the Power House etc.
In this experiment work the following parameters of Remote Small hydropower station unit are monitored
(a) Electrical parameters such as Voltages, Current of all the three phases as well as all other parameters such as power generation (kW), KVA, KVAr, frequency and power factor, Power Angle .
(b) Non electrical parameters such as of speed of turbine, discharge, inlet head, outlet head, temperature of bearings and gate valve position, Noise Level in Power House & Efficiency of Turbine.
Effective plant monitoring & control strategies are essential to maintain efficient plant operation. The technology of parameter monitoring has evolved over the last decade from simple failure notification to the delivery of data about a wide range of different conditions. As the network technology, communication protocols increased, merger of system capabilities made it possible to improve the system reliability.
