1. ST HydroExpert 1 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software HydroExpert Decision Support System HydroSim XP Simulation Model Startup Tutorial Version 1.3 – Revision: 13/07/2012 HydroByte Software

2. ST HydroExpert 2 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software CONTENT  We will show... HydroSim XP Startup Tutorial HydroSim XP Startup Tutorial o Logon o New study o Choosing plants and reservoirs o Time horizon o Decision input data o Setup Inflow o Reservoir initial volume o Save and Run the study o Result analyzes

3. ST HydroExpert 3 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software HYDROEXPERT LOGON  Run HydroExpert Desktop version Double click the HydroExpert into your desktop area. Mobile version Find HydroExpertLaunch into your pen drive or SD card. Select HydroExpert or HydroData and click on “Start” button. Logon with Convidado This is the “Guest” logon.

4. ST HydroExpert 4 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software NEW STUDY  Create a New Study under HydroSim XP Model Choose HydroSim XP In the HydroExpert’s “Study Navigator” click on “HydroSim > HydroSim XP” model category. Use the Study menu Choose the "Study > New..." menu command. You will see a "New Study" created with the 98 MW “UHE Jurumirim" hydroplant on it. HydroData Here you can navigate in the Brazilian’s 150- plant database.

5. ST HydroExpert 5 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software CHOOSE PLANT AND RESERVOIR  Change the Simulation Horizon Time Horizon With the "Simulation horizon" controls, choose a time horizon to your study. For example, change the number of days to 7 (one week). Change the time interval from 30 minutes to one hour using the “Config” tab into "Simulation horizon“ panel.

6. ST HydroExpert 6 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software DECISION INPUT DATA  Determine the Operation Operation & Decision Select the "Policy" tab. Fill out the "Outflow" (in m³/s) column as an decision policy for this reservoir. For example, you can fill out 300 m³/s. Hint: fill out one cell, right click on it and choose “Replicate Cells” to fill the entire column. You can decide Hydro Generation and unit commitment (columns “H. Gen.” and “*”).

7. ST HydroExpert 7 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software SETUP INFLOW  Fill out the Reservoir’s Inflow Reservoir’s Inflow Select the "Inflow" tab. Fill out the "Incremental inflow grid" (in m³/s) for the "Jurumirim" reservoir. For example, you can fill out 50 m³/s. This example will simulate a operational scenario with high outflows compared to the inflows. Hint: fill out one cell, right click on it and choose “Replicate Cells” to fill the entire column.

8. ST HydroExpert 8 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software RESERVOIR’S INITIAL VOLUME  Setup the Reservoir’s Initial Condition Reservoir’s Initial Volume Select the "Advanced" tab. Setup some "Initial volume" for the "Jurumirim" reservoir. For example, setup at 80% of usage. Note: the “Limit volume” permits setup a security level as a constraint to the reservoir operation.

9. ST HydroExpert 9 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software SAVE AND RUN  Let’s Run this Study Simulating... Save your study data with the "Study > Save" menu. To run the simulation model, use the "Study > Run" menu, or type the F9 key. Results? Let’s see the “Results” tab...

10. ST HydroExpert 10 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software RESULTS ANALYZES  Simulated Trajectories Results Tab First, let’s see the flow trajectories. We can note that the 300 m³/s trajectory is equal to the Turbine Discharge. In other words, no spill will be present in this operation. The discharge/outflow trajectory also satisfy the minimum outflow and maximum discharge limits.

11. ST HydroExpert 11 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software RESULTS ANALYZES  Simulated Trajectories The Storage Impact With the outflow equals to 300 m³/s and with inflow equals to 50 m³/s, it is expected that the reservoir gets empty. You can change the volume (vertical) axis to: Water level (m); Absolute volume (hm³, cubic hectometer); Volume usage (%).

12. ST HydroExpert 12 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software RESULTS ANALYZES  Advanced Simulation Results Turbine Efficiency The HydroSim XP can calculate Turbine Efficiency using the associated Hill Curve. The Efficiency Hill Curve is stored in HydroData database and is automatically imported at the study creation step. At HydroData frame you can find the “Paranapanema > Jurumirim” plant. See “Powerhouse > Units > Hill Curve” tabs.

13. ST HydroExpert 13 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software RESULTS ANALYZES  Advanced Simulation Results Hydro Generation We can see the hydroelectric generation associated with the turbine release of 300 m³/s. The generation trajectory is continuously decreasing due to the decreasing levels from the reservoir storage. Also, we can see that the simulation model dispatches an 2-unit commitment to maximize the outflow.

14. ST HydroExpert 14 Version 1.1 ©2012 - HydroByte Software CONTACT  Final Message We hope this tutorial helps you to discover the HydroExpert. In case of doubts, please contact us and tell us about your difficulties. Thank you!  Contact Us www.hydrobyte.com.br www.hydrobyte.com.br See “Contact” page. www.hydrobyte.com.br