Nonlinear Hydraulic Vibration Modeling and Dynamic Analysis of Hydro-Turbine Generator Unit with Multiple Faults

Keyun Zhuang, Shehua Huang, Xiangqian Fu and Li Chen
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Keyun Zhuang: State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Shehua Huang: State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Xiangqian Fu: Key Laboratory of Transients in Hydraulic Machinery, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Li Chen: State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-23

Abstract: Hydraulic vibration is a critical factor affecting the stability and health of the hydro-turbine generator unit (HGU). This paper investigates the nonlinear dynamic characteristics of the HGU occurring from the hydraulic vibration. First, using the turbulence flow model, the lift and drag coefficients of the asymmetric airfoil blades are calculated at different Reynolds numbers and angles of attack. Based on the lift and drag coefficients of the asymmetric airfoil blade, a novel nonlinear mathematical model of asymmetric hydraulic forces is proposed for the asymmetric airfoil blade. Then, combining mechanic and electric asymmetric excitations, a coupled nonlinear mathematical model of the HGU is built using Lagrange equations. Moreover, the correctness of this model is verified. Finally, dynamic behaviors of the HGU changing with attack angle, deviation of the outlet blade angle, outlet guide vane angle, and Reynolds number are analyzed by bifurcation diagrams. It is found that increasing the Reynolds number can enhance the hydraulic vibration, which can lead to more complex nonlinear bifurcation and chaotic motions. In addition, some interesting physical phenomena of HGU under critical ranges and values are obtained. More importantly, these results could give theoretical guidance in the designing and stability research of hydropower units.

Keywords: hydraulic vibration; nonlinear dynamics; high variability; hydro-turbine generator unit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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