Computational system for the remote operation of a prototype hydroelectric plant through the web

Abstract

This article describes the development of a software system oriented to operate a prototype hydroelectric power generation system (SGEH) via Web. The SGEH located at Universidad del Valle campus emulates hydraulic power based on the IEEE 1010-2006 standard. This system includes remote operation capacities and user management protocols. JavaScript, AJAX and Java Servlets applications were used. Three different types of users with complete or restricted privileges were considered: administrator, operator and monitor users. The software system restricts simultaneous access to only one administrator, one operator and up to 23 users on a local area network, which facilitates teaching and research activities in hydroelectric power generation systems.