WATER-SYSTEM MODELING FOR DISPATCHER TRAINING SIMULATORS

This paper addresses the existing need for training dispatchers in the operation of power systems where it involves managing large water sys tems. The problem formulation and implementation of water system model ing for the Dispatcher Training Simulators (DTS) are presented in this paper. The method systematically builds the water network description s. The model periodically calculates the water system flows, storage v alues, and currently available hydro generation capacities. The model is controllable by the instructor and provides the simulated telemetry of water system data to the control center functions in the DTS. The water system modeling enhances the power system modeling subsystem of the DTS. The method is validated on a large water system and power sys tem data. The results and the benefits of water system modeling are di scussed.