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The configuration of common governors for power plants is presented and its step and ramp specifications are listed and discussed. Finally, a closed loop analysis that shows the fundamental dynamic constraints of the power plant is discussed.
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Munoz-Hernandez, G.A., Mansoor, S.P., Jones, D.I. (2013). Speed Governor. In: Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants. Advances in Industrial Control. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2291-3_6
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