Rapid Unit Loading and Unloading

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   I would be interested in learning if people would be interested in trying to better understand mechanical consequence of rapid loading and unloading of hydro units - particularly larger machines (>40MW).  By rapid I mean 0 MW to full load in under 1 minute and back again.  this work may accomplish two objectives.  One is to learn if hydro units can respond that quickly to system needs and second, it may also help point to where issue may arise with normal unit loading and unloading.  Should this be something WIC should pursue with DOE or other entities?  Your thoughts would be appreciated.

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steve.wenke@avistacorp.com Members Profile Find Members Posts WIC Joined: 17 Mar 2020 Posts: 8	Quote Reply Topic: Rapid Unit Loading and Unloading Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 1:38pm
	I would be interested in learning if people would be interested in trying to better understand mechanical consequence of rapid loading and unloading of hydro units - particularly larger machines (>40MW). By rapid I mean 0 MW to full load in under 1 minute and back again. this work may accomplish two objectives. One is to learn if hydro units can respond that quickly to system needs and second, it may also help point to where issue may arise with normal unit loading and unloading. Should this be something WIC should pursue with DOE or other entities? Your thoughts would be appreciated.