Research on Optimal Control Strategy for Hydroelectric Units Based on Generalized Smith Predictor and Shortest Time Control

Abstract At present, most hydroelectric unit controllers use PID speed controllers. The principle of PID control is simple and the technology is mature, but there is less consideration for the need for deep participation of the unit in power grid regulation, resulting in a decrease in regulation quality and even instability of the regulation process when the unit deviates from the design operating conditions, which is difficult to meet the requirements of fast response and high-precision operation of the unit in the new power grid. This article proposes a new control strategy based on the generalized Smith predictor and the shortest time control. Through simulation comparison of the dynamic characteristics of the new control strategy and the conventional PID controller, the results show that the proposed new control strategy has better dynamic characteristics and control accuracy.