The Hydroelectric Power Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Energy Development and Power Generation Committee of the IEEE Power Engineering Society. It is actively engaged in developing standards, guides, and technical presentations in the area of hydropower. To find out more about the activities select among the following topics:
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Study and review engineering and design
aspects of hydroelectric generating station systems and equipment
including: hydro station design features (conventional, pumped
storage, mini-hydro, tidal power), hydro station control systems
(including computer applications and plant automation and in
liaison with Station Control Subcommittee), hydraulic unit speed
governing systems, prime movers, and reservoir management and
level control systems.
Develop standards, recommended practices, and guides with respect
to hydro generating station systems and equipment as described.
Coordinate with other technical committees, groups, societies,
and associations as required.
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The Hydroelectric Power Subcommittee resolves to:
1. Continue the development of standards, guides,
and recommended practices by utilizing experienced and
knowledgeable engineers in the hydroelectric field.
2. Develop top quality technical papers in the hydroelectric
field with emphasis on project experience papers and practical
application of new technology/analysis techniques.
3. Develop liaison with other standards/technical organizations
having a common interest in hydropower, such as IEC, CIGRE, ASME,
ASCE, and EPRI.
4. Facilitate information interchange among interested parties in
emerging technologies, new developments, and advanced techniques
in the hydroelectric field. Targeted areas include hydroelectric
machine condition monitoring, automation of hydroelectric plants,
and pumped storage plant upgrades.
5. Seek recognition for the work of Subcommittee members,
authors, and working groups through the IEEE awards program.
6. Increase the awareness of the Subcommittee's activities by
publicizing the activities of the Subcommittee in member's
companies, trade journals (Hydro Review) and technical journals
(Water Power).
7. Increase membership in the Subcommittee and working groups and
in the preparation of technical papers. Ensure the Subcommittee
has a broad representative base in its membership. Encourage
electrical engineering and the field of hydroelectric power in
the schools, workplace, and professional activities.
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Membership in the subcommittee and the work groups it
sponsors is based on membership in the IEEE and in particular in
the Power Engineering Society. Individuals are expected to
participate and contribute to the committee and work groups with
their expertise, interest, and willingness to devote time and
efforts in its proceedings. There may be instances where
non-members attendance is beneficial to certain specific work
group activities. For example, expertise outside the normal area
of IEEE such as civil or mechanical engineering may desirable for
the work group's effort. The present constitution of the Subcommittee and the work groups is a diverse assemblage of individuals from industry, academia, users, and consultants. It is presently Chaired by John Yale (pictured at left). To see a list of the general membership of the subcommittee go to General Membership List. To see a list of corresponding members of the subcommittee go to Corresponding Membership List. |
| IEEE Std. 125-2007 IEEE Recommended Practice for Preparation of Equipment Specifications for Speed-Governing of Hydraulic Turbines Intended to Drive Electric Generators | |
| Chair: David B. Apps BC Hydro A02-6911 Southpoint Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada, V3N 4X8 (604) 528-2554 voice (604) 528-2444 fax e-mail: david.apps@bchydro.com Work group web site (password required) |
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| P807 Draft Recommended Practice for Unique Identification in Hydroelectric Facilities | |
| Chair: Randall C. Groves, PE Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Government Services Division 2545 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163-5603 voice: (509) 336-2413 fax: (509) 336-2406 e-mail: randall_groves@selgs.com Work group web site (password required) |
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| P810 Draft Standard for Hydraulic Turbine and Generator Integrally Forged Shaft Couplings and Shaft Runout Tolerances | |
| Chair: Lucas A. Kunz Voith-Siemens Hydro Power Generation 760 East Berlin Road York, PA 17408 voice: (717) 792-7683 fax: (717) 792-7600 e-mail: lucas.kunz@vs-hydro.com |  |
| IEEE Std. 1010-2006 IEEE Guide for Control of Hydroelectric Power Plants | |
| Chair: John B. Yale, PE Chelan County PUD PO Box 1231 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231 (509) 661-4051 voice (509) 664-7186 fax email: john.yale@chelanpud.org | |
| P1020 Draft Guide for Control of Small (100 kVA to 5 MVA) Hydroelectric Power Plants | |
| Vice Chair: Douglas B. Seely, PE Stantec Consulting 9400 SW Barnes Road, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97225 (503) 297-1631 voice (503) 297-5429 fax e-mail: doug.seely@stantec.com |
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| P1095 Draft Guide for Installation of Vertical Generators and Generator/Motors for Hydroelectric Applications | |
| Chair: Lucas A. Kunz Voith-Siemens Hydro Power Generation 760 East Berlin Road York, PA 17408 voice: (717) 792-7683 fax: (717) 792-7600 e-mail: lucas.kunz@vs-hydro.com |  |
| IEEE Std. 1147-2005 IEEE Guide for the Rehabilitation of Hydroelectric Power Plants | |
| Chair: Steven R. Brockschink, PE Stantec Consulting 9400 SW Barnes Road, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97225 503-297-1631 voice 503-297-5429 fax e-mail: brockschink@ieee.org Work group web site (password required) |
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| IEEE Std. 1207-2004 IEEE Guide for the Application of Turbine Governing Systems for Hydroelectric Generating Units | |
| Chair: David L. Kornegay, PE North American Phoenix 8310 Technology Drive Schofield, WI 54476 (715) 359-0209 ext 19 voice (715) 359-1049 fax email: david.kornegay@napenergy.com |
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| IEEE Std. 1248-1998 IEEE Guide for the Commissioning of Electrical Systems in Hydroelectric Power Plants | |
| Chair: Paul Micale Heritage Hydro 11640 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 (423) 332-4142 voice e-mail: p.micale@ieee.org |
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| P1249 Draft Guide for Computer-Based Control for Hydroelectric Power Plant Automation | |
| Vice Chair: Douglas B. Seely, PE Stantec Consulting 9400 SW Barnes Road, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97225 (503) 297-1631 voice (503) 297-5429 fax e-mail: doug.seely@stantec.com Work group web site (password required) |
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2009 Winter Subcommittee Meeting: (location and date to be determined)
The Subcommittee and its work groups meets twice
year. On even years it meets during the
2009 Summer Subcommittee Meeting: Waterpower XVI, Spokane, Washington, 27-30 July 2009
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Meeting minutes of the Subcommittee are available for download here in PDF format.
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| Subcommittee meeting in session. 2004 Las Vegas, NV |
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| Chairman Randall Groves leads the Subcommittee in Las Vegas 27 January 2004 |
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| The P1207 working group shown putting the finishing touches on the Guide for Application of Turbine Governing Systems during the 2000 Seattle meeting. |
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| Chuck Lennon gives the Subcommittee a tour of the Hoover project control system. 2003 Las Vegas, NV meeting |
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| The Subcommittee takes a tour of the Hoover Hydroelectric Power Plant 2003 Las Vegas, NV meeting. |
Chair:
John B. Yale, PE
Chelan County PUD
PO Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231
voice: (509) 661-4051
fax: (509) 664-7186
e-mail: john.yale@chelanpud.org
