Hydro Turbine Control

TC 100
A complete turbine
Controller

GE Hydro

Advantages
Cost effective
8000 MW controlled
by 125 units
For all types of
turbines
High reliability
cost saving
Low cost off-theshelf replaceable
modules

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Features
High performance
Meets all relevant standards
Serial or conventional I/O
Well proven technology
Industry standard based hardware
Advanced algorithm capability
Applications
TC100 is a digital and programmable
controller based on TC200 / 210
technology and experience since 1990.
The reference list includes applications
for all types of conventional hydro turbines

Processing
TC100 turbine controller is based upon a standard
industrial PC with 5x86 type CPU or higher. The program
structure gives critical control loops priority which will be
processed every 10 milliseconds

Operator Interface
The standard TC100 includes a facia mounted
service panel for local operator interface.
From the service panel an operator can control the
governor in the manual mode and access features such
as the system alarms.

A Complete Turbine Controller

TC100 is a complete controller which
incorporates many features. It may be
adopted to all types of hydro turbines,
making it just as suitable for upgrading of
existing plants as it is for new plants. Its
main features as a turbine governor
are:

Automatic frequency control

Automatic load control

Water level control

Dual control facility

Manual / Auto mode

Turbine start and stop sequence

Reliability

Plug-in Modules

TC100 Turbine Controller is designed and

manufactured by GE Hydro, using only
industrial-grade components. Software and
hardware are extensively tested before delivery,
assuring both initial and long-term reliability

The TC100 turbine controller uses standard plug-in

modules for the IPC. This provide maximum
flexibility of I/O and computation. Standard I/Ointerface available are:
4-20 mA analogue inputs and outputs
Digital inputs and outputs

Communication

Namur pick-up or AC frequency input

TC100 basic application has conventional I/O

electrical or serial port interface. All external
communication except servo loops and frequency
measurement, is performed by the PLC. A range of
standard serial communications protocols are available,
enabling the TC100 to be integrated with most types of
station control and SCADA systems. Connection can
be by RS 232, 422 or 485.

LVDT position input

Remote Online Performance Monitoring
A remote communication option is available to
allow the TC100 to be monitored by a specialist
located at a different site via a standard telephone
line. The remote specialist can provide instant
support for troubleshooting.

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Process interface
Runner
Control signal
Feedback, position
Frequency meas. alt. 1
Frequency meas. alt. 2
Load meas.

Segmented disc/
magnetic pick-up

Head water level

Generator

Load
Main circuit breaker status

Mechanic/hydraulic connectio n

Main circuit breaker

Guide vanes

Control signal
Position feedback

Tail water level

Head water pressure

Tail water pressure

Process interface

Main functions and properties

PID
- PID control
- PI control
- Speed droop
Reference
- Frequency
- Load
- Flow / water level
Turbine process
- Output /opening curve
- Direct load response
- Power limit function
Opening control
- Single and dual servo loops
- Position control
- Start / stop sequences
- Opening limit function
- Operation area limit function
Human Machine Interface
- Program installation
- Configuration and set-up
- Test and commissioning
- Normal operation
- Alarm handling
General Properties
- Bumpless transfer between modes
- Watch-dog reboot
Option
- Automatic Needle control
- 2D / 3D Cam control
- Pressure feedback
- Communication ( fiber, Modbus, TCP/IP)

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TC100 I/O Diagram
230 VAC
110/220 VDC

SI
SI

Power supply

SU
SU

24 VDC supply for feedback 1

24 VDC supply for feedback 2*

Speed signal, generator voltage

Speed signal, PMG*

AI
AI

Speed signal
Governor
Speed Monitor

DI
DI
DI

Pick-up f1 (Start)
Pick-up f2 (Stop)
Pick-up N1

Manual
Auto mode, indication
Stop command
Start command
Main circuit braker closed
Synchronizing
Load reference, increase
Load reference, decrease
Speed reference, increase
Speed reference, decrease
Speed droop, increase 1%
Speed droop, decrease 1%
Speed droop, reset
Auto
Start mode, indication
Governor failure, stop command
Governor failure, stop indication
Governor failure, indication
Limiter, increase
Limiter, decrease
Governor agaist limiter
N > 0 (limit)
N < N-brake
N > 90 %
N > N-overspeed
Generator power feedback

DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DI
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
AI

DI
DI

Servosystem in manual mode

Governor against limiter

DO
DO
DO

Servosystem to auto
Servosystem to manual
Servovalve blocking

Speed reference, indication

Load reference, indication
Speed droop reference, indication
Speed, indication
Position actuator, indication

AO
AO
AO
AO
AO

AI
AI
AO
AO

Position feedback servo 1

Position feedback servo 2*
Valve control signal servo 1
Valve control signal servo 2*

SI
SU
DI
DO
AO
AI
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Digital inputs
Max. 32

Digital outputs
Max. 16 relays

Analog inputs
Max. 4

Analog outputs
Max. 8 PLC + 2 IPC

Supply voltage input

Supply voltage output
Digital input
Digital output
Analog output
Analog input
Option

Technical data
Dimensions
Cabinet max.dimensions
Cables access
Wight
IP Rating

HxWxD : 860x600x400 mm.

From underneath
Approx 60 kg
IP 43

Power Supply
IPC voltage
Power consumption max.
PLC and other equipment

Battery voltage 110 or 220 VDC

300 W

Controllers
IPC control PC
CPU card
Programme storage
Frequency measurement/
servo card
Serial Communication
PLC
Type

ISA-5x86 / 4 Mbyte Ram, plug in type

3,5 Floppy disc
GE spec.
Intelligent serial communication card

Mitsubishi AIS with modules for I/O and

serial communication

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