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Automatic Generation Control

Multi-Area Control
Load Frequency Control
MW & Mvar Sharing
NERC Performance Standard

Automatic Generation Control (AGC) calculates the required parameters or changes to optimize the operation of generation units. The application uses real-time data such as frequency, actual generation, tie-line load flows, and plant units’ controller status to provide generation changes. AGC also calculates the parameters required to control the load frequency and provides the required data on demand to maintain frequency and power interchanges with neighboring systems at scheduled values.
 

These tools provide online cost and usage comparison against on-site generation, power exchange allocation, and spinning reserves while providing a power consumption and pricing profiles for reporting purposes.

  • Minimize Area Control Error (ACE)
  • Minimize operating costs
  • Maintain generation at fixed (baseload) values
  • Ramp generation in a linear fashion per interchange schedule
NERC performance calculations based on Control Performance Standard (CPS) and reports are provided, including alarming and event storage for forensic analysis.

 

Benefits
  • Maintain frequency at the scheduled value
  • Operate system with adequate security & economy
  • Maintain net power interchanges
  • Maintain economical power allocation