Units Commitment Optimization of Pumping Station Based on Velocity Uniformity Analysis

The Realizable k-ε turbulent model is employed to simulate the flow pattern in forebay of pumping station, and the precision of simulated results is verified by experimental data. And then the flow pattern of the different unit commitments is simulated to acquire the flow characteristics in forebay, such as circulating flow and velocity distribution, and the velocity uniformity of forebay is analyzed to search the optimal units commitment. The research results show that: under the different unit commitment, the characteristics of flow in forebay is so different that the effect of the diversion piers is not always advantageous; comparing the velocity uniformity, the optimal operation strategy is to try to operate the middle pumps, and the operation strategy of operating pumps on both sides is better than that of opening pumps on one side.