Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns
The Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo plays a crucial role in national electricity production and distribution. On January 5, 2016, Unit 3 abruptly shut down, triggering a cascade of shutdowns in other units and disrupting the network frequency. This study aims...
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| author | André Mampuya Nzita Léon Mwanda Mizengi Guy Wanlogo Ndiwulu Guyh Dituba Ngoma Clément N’zau Umba-di-Mbudi Robert Muanda Ngimbi Edmond Phuku Phuati |
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| description | The Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo plays a crucial role in national electricity production and distribution. On January 5, 2016, Unit 3 abruptly shut down, triggering a cascade of shutdowns in other units and disrupting the network frequency. This study aims to analyze the evolution of the stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as the insulation resistance of turbine-generator Unit 6, from its commissioning in 1982 until 2016. The goal is to assess the impact of sudden shutdowns on the aging of its electrical components. Measurements of stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as rotor insulation resistance, were analyzed using R software for statistical analysis. The results of this study will provide recommendations for improving predictive maintenance of Unit 6 and other units in the Inga 2 power plant. Ultimately, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the effects of abrupt stoppages on the aging process of electrical components, thereby ensuring the long-term reliability of the Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant.
Keywords: Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant, turbine-generator group 6, stator and rotor winding resistances, predictive maintenance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-770ea7efcae34242ad41f88a76e335722025-08-20T02:45:38ZengPhysics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences University of JemberComputational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy2747-173X2024-11-0172789210.19184/cerimre.v7i2.5126851268Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt ShutdownsAndré Mampuya Nzita0Léon Mwanda Mizengi1Guy Wanlogo Ndiwulu2Guyh Dituba Ngoma3Clément N’zau Umba-di-Mbudi4Robert Muanda Ngimbi5Edmond Phuku Phuati6President Joseph Kasa-Vubu University, Polytechnic Faculty, Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Regional School of Water (ERE), University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshsasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoRegional School of Water (ERE), University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshsasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Direction générale de la Société Nationale d’Electricité, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic Faculty, University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoUniversity of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, School of Enginneering, Rouyn-Noranda, CanaUniversity of Kinshasa, Faculty of science and technology, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoUniversity of Kinshasa, Faculty of science and technology, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoUniversity of Kinshasa, Faculty of science and technology, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoThe Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo plays a crucial role in national electricity production and distribution. On January 5, 2016, Unit 3 abruptly shut down, triggering a cascade of shutdowns in other units and disrupting the network frequency. This study aims to analyze the evolution of the stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as the insulation resistance of turbine-generator Unit 6, from its commissioning in 1982 until 2016. The goal is to assess the impact of sudden shutdowns on the aging of its electrical components. Measurements of stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as rotor insulation resistance, were analyzed using R software for statistical analysis. The results of this study will provide recommendations for improving predictive maintenance of Unit 6 and other units in the Inga 2 power plant. Ultimately, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the effects of abrupt stoppages on the aging process of electrical components, thereby ensuring the long-term reliability of the Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant. Keywords: Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant, turbine-generator group 6, stator and rotor winding resistances, predictive maintenance.https://jurnal.unej.ac.id/index.php/CERiMRE/article/view/51268 |
| spellingShingle | André Mampuya Nzita Léon Mwanda Mizengi Guy Wanlogo Ndiwulu Guyh Dituba Ngoma Clément N’zau Umba-di-Mbudi Robert Muanda Ngimbi Edmond Phuku Phuati Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns Computational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy |
| title | Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns |
| title_full | Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns |
| title_fullStr | Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns |
| title_full_unstemmed | Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns |
| title_short | Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns |
| title_sort | statistical analysis of electrical component aging in group 6 of the inga 2 hydroelectric plant following abrupt shutdowns |
| url | https://jurnal.unej.ac.id/index.php/CERiMRE/article/view/51268 |
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