End-to-end solutions for small hydro power plants to improve plant performance, safety, and efficiency.

1. End-to-end solutions for
small hydro power plants
Improving your plant’s performance, safety, and efficiency
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 1 2012-10-30 15:39:21

2. Schneider Electric,
a trusted partner for
integrated hydro solutions
Hydro Power
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 2 2012-10-30 15:39:21

3. Easing the energy crisis with
efficient hydro power
Integrated, flexible architecture for all your
generation installations
As regulators impose clean electricity targets from sustainable generation, electricity producers
focus on stable renewables such as hydro power. As the most widely used
energy source available today and with power plants ranging from less than one to
more than 100 megawatts, hydro production is considered as a flexible and reliable mainstream
renewable source.
The expected
annual increase
in total energy
generation from
renewable sources.
Hydro Power Generation • 03
Improving the performance of small
hydro plants
Between those two extremes is the small
power plant, which ranges from 1 to 30
megawatts. Operators of these plants are
constantly striving to improve performance
and to guarantee security for both plant
processes and the people working there,
but additionally they need to:
• Minimise system failures and
ensure high availability
• Maintain the right levels of
power quality
• Reduce their investment and
operating costs
Meanwhile, improving operational energy
efficiency and reducing the environmental
impacts are also important considerations.
What plant operators really need is an
integrated solution that reliably and
consistently addresses all of their concerns.
Flexible, efficient solutions with
higher availability
Schneider Electric™ offers precisely that:
a complete power and control solution
for hydro power plants, built to enable
higher availability as well as multi-site
management, remote maintenance
and diagnostics.
We provide solutions specifically tailored to
the specific needs of all hydro power plants,
whatever their size, ensuring that each is:
• Scaleable and modular
• Flexible and based on
world-class products
• Easy to use, integrate, operate,
and maintain
• Built to enable high availability
million GWh
The amount of
power projected
to be generated
by renewable
energy in 2035.
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 3 2012-10-30 15:39:21

4. Increase your facility’s power production,
reliability, and efficiency
04 • Hydro Power Generation
The Schneider Electric solution, combining
electrical distribution, grid connection and plant
supervision, meets the requirements of local
control systems and remote management. It
promotes maximum productivity, facilitating
control and maintenance by delivering greater
operational safety.
Our small hydro power plant solution:
• Combines all hydroelectric control into
one system
• Uses scaleable systems to reduce cost
• Integrates with protection and regulation
systems as well as control centers
• Uses control systems based on
current standards
Our goal is increase your facility’s power
production, reliability and efficiency,
all while reducing both your operation
and capital costs. In fact, your initial investment
costs can be reduced by
up to 20%, and you can realize a reduction
in maintenance costs of up to 30%, thanks
in part to fast project development and the
benefit of our extensive experience.
1 to 30 MW
• On-demand production
according to peaks in
consumption or the
hydraulic power available
• Easy to integrate,
implement and maintain
• Fully integrated Power
Control solution
• Optimised management
across multiple sites
1 MW
Small hydro power plant
Micro hydro power plant
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 4 2012-10-30 15:39:40

5. Hydro Power Generation • 05
30 MW
Large hydro power plant
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 5 2012-10-30 15:39:40

6. Substation to grid
G Voltage regulator
Auxiliary pumps
V
Regulator
Kwh Kwh
Speed governor
Mediumvoltage(MV)switchgear
Dry-oroil-typetransformer
Masterpact™circuitbreaker
Capacitorbank
Motorstarters(integral)
GPUDEIF
Faremeter-ION8600
CompactNScircuitbreaker
TesysU™ motorstarter
SCADAsystem(VijeoCitect™)
Modicon™ M340PLC
Magelis™ HMI
PCXProsoftgateway
MiCOM™ protectionrelay
SEPAM™ protectionrelay
ModiconAdvantysRemoteI/OSTB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
1 8
6
2
7
3
49
5
Protection and grid connection
A complete solution for powering and
managing small hydro power plants
06 • Hydro Power Generation
We offer complete management and control of the generation process, including:
• Turbine control (one or more turbine-generator groups), featuring start/stop sequence, speed
regulation, and security alarms
• Generator control, synchronisation, protection and voltage regulation
• Control of auxiliary equipment: dams, penstocks, valves, gates
• Water resource management
• Network connection and power monitoring
• Supervision and control, including local and remote stations for multi-plant management.
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 6 2012-10-30 15:39:53

7. Process control room
General controlPLC Group 1 PLC Group n
IEC60870-5-104 / DNP3 Net/ Modbus TCP
SCADA system
(Vijeo Citect)
Generator, transformer
feeder protection relays
Dam and
gate control Plant substation
IEC 61850
Flood gates, valves,
temperature
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1111
Remote control and supervision
Hydro Power Generation • 07
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 7 2012-10-30 15:40:00

8. 08 • Hydro Power Generation
Improved turbine-generator
unit performance
Complete control and supervision functions to increase both
safety and efficiency
Helping protect your people and
your plant
From simple operator control and monitoring
to user-friendly interfaces, including process
performance data, our customised solutions
are aimed at providing you with improved
reliability and optimised safety.
Additionally, by achieving superior generation
efficiency while maintaining appropriate and
stable quality levels, generation functions are
guaranteed to be smooth, seamlessly helping
to protect your power plant against any
incidents.
Main turbine-generator functions
• Start and stop sequences,
local or remote control
• Operational control (stable
water levels and power supply)
• Electrical and mechanical
fault detection
• Measurement and metering of
generated output
• Generator protection and
measurement including:
Protection relays from Schneider Electric
SEPAM or MiCOM ranges
Reactive power control
Turbine speed control and phase
synchronisation relays
Our architecture
improves your
management
capabilities,
enabling you to:
• Maximise electrical
energy revenues
• Manage your
site’s resources to
assure production
availability
• Avoid any
environmental
impact
Optimised turbine-generator unit management is critical to any small hydro power plant. With it,
you can increase the efficiency of your site and generate the maximum amount of energy during
peak demand.
Process control
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 8 2012-10-30 15:40:01

9. Hydro Power Generation • 09
Driving performance with simplicity
and integrated functions
The Modicon M340 from Schneider Electric PlantStruxure™ architecture
As part of PlantStruxure architecture,
our Modicon programmable automation
controllers (PACs) are far more than a PLC
and are built to suit the specific needs of the
hydro power industry. Modicon M340 can
be used individually, but is also the perfect
companion of both Modicon Premium and
Modicon Quantum, increasing the quality and
profitability of power generation processes and
overall plant performance.
An adaptable architecture with
multi-unit control
Small hydro power plants are equipped
with several turbine-generator units, which
are not all the same. Taking this into account,
Modicon M340 architecture allows specific
control of each turbine-generator unit,
thus ensuring the turbine speed is
managed efficiently according to the
turbine power curve.
Increase your availability with
advanced PLCs
Modicon Premium or Quantum PLCs are
perfectly adapted for hot standby architecture
and can bring increased performance to
complex applications.
The Modicon M340 is compact, flexible,
and well-suited to harsh environments,
allowing incident-free operations between
-40C and +70C. With a high degree of
reliability and stability, these PLCs offer
remarkable calculation and permutation
performance, and are always ready to take
control with total transparency.
PlantStruxure solutions give hydro
power plants the efficiency they
deserve, by:
• Providing a high availability architecture
that reduces the amount of unplanned
downtime in your process
• Integrating production data with other
business systems to improve your
production scheduling
• Reducing engineering, operating and
maintenance costs
• Delivering real-time business information
and ensures that you have access to your
process and production data, anytime and
anywhere
Process control
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 9 2012-10-30 15:40:04

10. 10 • Hydro Power Generation
Optimise your hydro
resourcestoachieve
upto20%more
electricityoutput.
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 10 2012-10-30 15:40:08

11. Hydro Power Generation • 11
Open, flexible architecture for
managing multiple sites
A reliable SCADA system with Schneider Electric PlantStruxure
architecture that improves operational reliability
Because plant operators need both
central and remote management of
different hydro power plants, our SCADA
system is completely capable of supervising
multiple remote stations and minimising
process downtime.
Using a redundant server, clients and
communication, we provide intelligent
integration with the existing information
system, including the data archive,
historical trends, reports, and alarms.
Additionally, our management solution:
• Is multi-level and easy to configure
• Enables real-time remote monitoring
• Seamlessly incorporates third-party
software
• Is flexible and scaleable for
future development
Configuration and maintenance of the system
is both simple and secure, reducing your
operational expenses and providing greater
visibility into your multi-site network.
Remote control and supervision
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 11 2012-10-30 15:40:14

12. Securing the grid connection,
supplying efficient power
Innovative electrical distribution and protection
for small hydro plants
To connect the installation to the MV network
and supply power to the plant auxiliaries,
we provide a complete electrical distribution
solution, from LV switchboards to MV cubicles
and step-up transformers.
The fact that they are specifically designed to
work together ensures optimised continuity of
service as well as a fast and easy installation.
Always adapted to meet local standards,
the integrated solution features reliable,
best-in-class equipment, including:
• MV switchgear, including both GIS
and AIS for installations of any size
• Motor control centers with unrivalled
performance, high reliability and low
maintenance
• Proven reliability of APC by Schneider
Electric™ uninterruptible power
supplies (UPSs)
• SEPAM and and MiCOM range advanced
generator protection
Thanks to standardisation, you can realise a
shorter ROI, while the innovative architecture
ensures the high availability necessary to
ensure security of supply.
12 • Hydro Power Generation
Protection and grid connection
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 12 2012-10-30 15:40:20

13. Hydro Power Generation • 13
Modular, scaleable, end-to-end
complementary solutions
Access control, fire protection, and security
for your installation
Hydro power plants require considerable safety
and security measures — from preventing
equipment damage and intrusions to avoiding
unplanned downtime. At the same time, you
also have to ensure safety for employees
in terms of operational hazards and fire
protection.
Our comprehensive solutions enable you to
benefit from a one-stop-shop for your security
needs, from alarm control to the latest in video
surveillance, including:
• High performance CCTV
• Video monitoring, motion detection,
and intrusion access control
Plant/site security
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 13 2012-10-30 15:40:21

14. Peace of mind throughout your
installation’s life cycle
Electrical distribution installed base services
with a global reach
Whether you’re beginning a project, preparing
to install new equipment, looking to extend
the life of an existing installation, or planning
to decommission an outdated facility, we have
the experience and the service specialists to
support you.
Advanced energy expertise
Schneider Electric Project and Engineering
Centers (PECs) are located throughout the
world, offering risk management expertise to
guarantee system reliability, availability, and
maintainability. Plant and system safety can
be ensured through studies such as Safety
Integrity Levels (SIL) and Production Safety
Processes (PSP) as well as specific studies in
terms of cyber security and electromagnetic
compatibility.
Our highly skilled teams are leaders in their
respective fields and work together to help
design and study smarter, safer, and more
reliable electrical networks for your next hydro
project.
Installation
Commissioning
Maintenance
Services
Contracts
Technical Training
On-demand
Maintenance
Modernisation
End of Life
Installation
Assessment
When it comes to your
electrical distribution
installation, we can
help you:
• Increase productivity,
reliability, and safety
• Mitigate risk and
limit downtime
• Keep equipment up
to date and extend
its lifespan
• Cut costs and
increase savings
• Improve your return
on investment
14 • Hydro Power Generation
End to end services
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 14 2012-10-30 15:40:21

15. Through 2035, hydro power
will account for 55% of the total
increase in global renewable
energy production.
Source: US International Energy Information Administration, 2011
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 15 2012-10-30 15:40:21

16. ©2012 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. Schneider Electric and Make the most of your
energy are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies.
Make the most of your energySM
Schneider Electric Industries SAS
Head Office
35, rue Joseph Monier - CS30323
F92505 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex
FRANCE
www.schneider-electric.com
998-1171369_GMA-GB
Learn more about our plant management expertise!
Visit www.schneider-electric.com/smallhydrosolutions and
download our FREE brochure today!
Produce efficiently and safely while
contributing to a greener world
998-3175_GMA-GB.indd 1 9/13/12 3:29 PM
998-1171369_GMA-GB.indd 16 2012-10-30 15:40:37