Saturn 2e.
Real Time Monitoring Device.
A tool for monitoring and auditing the provision of the complementary service "Primary Frequency Control".
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The goal
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To analyze the correct functioning of frequency regulation.
To optimize the economic operations of the units.
A complete internal mathematical model allows SATURN 2e to adapt to every type of units, both hydraulic or thermic and to every kind of operative conditions.
The strength of the implemented mathematical algorithms combined with the internal microprocessor’s calculation ability make the SATURN 2e an incredibly solid and reliable device.
Benefits for the overall performance
In competitive electrical markets, frequency and voltage must be both reliable and high-quality while preserving optimal cost.
In relation with the frequency and, especially, its random variations, generators do play a very important and irreplaceable role.
In this regard, Independent System Operators (ISOs) define through simulation studies the optimal spinning reserve to achieve the desired energy quality for the grid.
These simulation studies provide spinning reserve margins considering that all units are working properly.
If they weren’t, it is very likely that, due to disturbances within the system, unnecessary load shedding would occur, causing major economic impacts to all parties, including generators.
Adapted to Renewable Energies
Saturn is fully adapted for Non-Conventional Renewable Energy plants, complying with the technical requirements of the Coordinator regarding the verification of Complementary Services, being able to share data in the established format and protocol.
Real results
Our technology has been adopted by important companies in the energy sector, such as Engie, Colbun, AES and Generadora Metropolitana. Saturn 2e has been successfully implemented in power plants such as Angostura, Canutillar, Colbun, Guacolda, Los Vientos, among many others. These customers have experienced tangible improvements in the operation of their plants, benefiting from the robustness and versatility of the equipment.
The National Energy Center (CEN) of Chile has relied on Saturn 2e to monitor more than 60 generation units. The equipment installed in the plant is responsible for collecting and sending data to the CEN, which analyzes this data through software, allowing centralized and efficient control of the processes.
SATURN 2e allows the ISOs to know, in real time, the different PFR indicators (Dead Band, Droop and Settling Time) of the units participating in this ancillary service. Based on that, ISOs are able to take actions, such as, including more units that regulate frequency and/or increasing the spinning reserve for certain units.
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