Hello everyone,
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions.
I have four 2340 kW generators to fulfill a 7100 kW average load in an off-grid system configuration. I am interested in paralleling the generators to meet this demand, while using a droop control methodology.
Question 1:
From a fuel consumption standpoint, would it be good to dispatch the generators at 7100/4 = 1775 kW each? (76% load factor)
OR
Dispatch 3 of the generators at full power ( 2340 x 3 = 7020 kW) and dispatch the last generator at 80 kW?
It's important to note that the load demand will be varying slightly, and I will be using a droop control so that the power output from them will vary to meet the load.
Question 2:
Can I use the same droop setting on all the generators even if the dispatchable power output from the generators vary? (For example: 1775 kW for first three generators and 80 kW from last generator)?
Thanks again!!
Best regards
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions.
I have four 2340 kW generators to fulfill a 7100 kW average load in an off-grid system configuration. I am interested in paralleling the generators to meet this demand, while using a droop control methodology.
Question 1:
From a fuel consumption standpoint, would it be good to dispatch the generators at 7100/4 = 1775 kW each? (76% load factor)
OR
Dispatch 3 of the generators at full power ( 2340 x 3 = 7020 kW) and dispatch the last generator at 80 kW?
It's important to note that the load demand will be varying slightly, and I will be using a droop control so that the power output from them will vary to meet the load.
Question 2:
Can I use the same droop setting on all the generators even if the dispatchable power output from the generators vary? (For example: 1775 kW for first three generators and 80 kW from last generator)?
Thanks again!!
Best regards