Generator Ramp Up Point

Units: MW
Mode: Input Only
Multi-band: True
Default Value: 1E+30
Validation Rule: ≥0
Key Property: No
Description: Load point for use with multi-band Max Ramp Up constraints

Generator Ramp Up Point is a multi-band property that defines the load point for use with multi-band Max Ramp Up constraints. These should be defined with equal number of bands of Max Ramp Up as in the following example. The ramp limit in the band applies up to the point defined in the band.

Example:

Property Value Units Band
Max Capacity 1000 MW 1
Max Ramp Up 2 MW/min. 1
Max Ramp Up 3 MW/min. 2
Max Ramp Up 3.5 MW/min. 3
Max Ramp Up 2 MW/min. 4
Ramp Up Point 250 MW 1
Ramp Up Point 500 MW 2
Ramp Up Point 750 MW 3
Ramp Up Point 1000 MW 4
Max Ramp Up Penalty 100 $/MW 1

Note that the ramp penalty is also multi-band which allows different penalties for different generation levels.