Application of Complexity Theory to Hydro-Turbine Maintenance

Hydro-turbine maintenance would be made easier by measuring the multi-scale entropy of its sound and the magnetic waves produced. Currently used methods include parametric solid modeling, FEA analysis, CFD simulation, CAD design & drafting, PLC & SCADA programming, protections, engineering & testing, and power quality testing, among others. The purpose of this paper is to explore specific connections between hydropower and complexity science. Recent trends in the processing of multiscale entropy of the physical signs are parallel to the advances in mathematical chaos and fractal theory. The presentation of the basic equations of the theory of entropy and complexity are shown in this study, in order to process data generated by turbines and create new procedures to assess them. Electrical circuits dissipate energy and manipulate intelligence. This paper proposes to analyze them from the of entropy and complexity point of view. Electromagnetic signals generated by circuits, such as turbines, can be demodulated to gain useful information.