custom micro‐hydropower automation€¦ · cadens llc is pilo(ng a mul(‐turbine...
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ADVANTAGES 1. Opera(ons are monitored remotely
2. Func(ons during grid‐wide outages
3. Saves on average $1000 each year
4. Site specific customiza(on op(mizes energy produc(on
5. Compa(ble with exis(ng SCADA
6. The poten(al market size is enormous
7. Cheaper and more dependable alterna(ve than other intermiMent
energy sources
ADVANTAGES
OFF THE GRID
CUSTOM MICRO‐HYDROPOWER AUTOMATION
CHALLENGE
Cadens LLC is pilo(ng a mul(‐turbine micro‐hydropower system in Rome, Wisconsin at its Mill facility. The
current flow control is a labor‐intensive manual opera(on. No real‐(me water level measurements are
available, leading to high opera(on costs and inefficient energy produc(on.
Wetskills-USA 2015 is organized and supported by: Study case provided by:
Evelien Brand, Greg Giberson, Tijmen Groot & Ka(e Hall
A self‐regula(ng independent system composed of a component map (as below) as well as a decision tree
that will drive op(mal, automated power genera(on.
SOLUTION