This document discusses the design considerations for micro-hydroelectric power plants. It covers topics like flow duration curves, flow rate measurement
See full PDF downloadDownload PDF. Design and Development of Prototype Micro Hydro Electric System By Hassan Jafri (BENG/F10/0124) Raazia Anum (BENG/F10/0114)
This work is a practical implementation of the theory of hydropower generation. It considers the design and installation of mini hydropower plant.
1-800-346-9140 • www.attra.ncat.org A project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology By Leif Kindberg NCAT Energy Specialist Published February 2011 © NCAT IP383 Contents Micro-Hydro Power: A Beginners Guide to Design and Installation Introduction ......................1 Determining the Hydro Potential of Your Site .........................2 Environmental Impact .................................9 Regulatory Issues ..........11 Equipment ...................... Micro-hydro systems generally consist of the following components: • A trash rack, weir, and forebay to pre-vent debris from entering the pipeline and turbine • A pipeline (also called a penstock) to pipe water to the turbine • A powerhouse that contains the turbine and electronics • A water turbine that converts the kinetic energy of the fl owing water into mechanical energy that can be used directly or to drive a generator or other piece of equipment—this is the main component of a micro-hydro system • A tailrace to release the water back into the source it came from • Transmission lines to deliver electrical power where it is needed Th is publication is intended to include as much information as necessary to get you started in the process and to assist you generally at each step along the way of a micro-hydro project.
Guideline and Manual for Hydropower Development Vol. 2 Small Scale Hydropower March 2011 Japan International Cooperation Agency Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. JP Design Co., Ltd. IDD JR 11-020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Introduction on Small Scale Hydropower for Rural Electrification Chapter 1 Significance of Small Scale Hydropower Development ..................................... 2-1 Chapter 3 Outline of Hydropower Generation ..................................................................... 3-1 Chapter 4 Rural Electrification Project by Small-Scale Hydropower ................................. 4-1 Part 2 Designation of the Area of Electrification Chapter 5 Selection of the Area of Electrification and Finding of the Site .......................... 6-1 Chapter 7 Technical Survey ................................................................................................. 7-1 Chapter 8 Generation Plan ................................................................................................... 16-1 Part 1 Introduction on Small Scale Hydropower for Rural Electrification TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Significance of Small Scale Hydropower Development ................................. 3-1 3.1 Energy of Hydropower ............................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.1 Hydro Power Generation .................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 Electric Power Output ....................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.3 Energy Generation ............................................................................................ 4-3 4.1.2 Basic Plan Survey Stage ...................................................................................
www.cedengineering.com Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plants Course No: S04-002 Credit: 4 PDH Gilbert Gedeon, P.E. Continuing Education and Development, Inc. P: (877) 322-5800 info@cedengineering.com Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plants – S04-002 This course was adapted from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Publication No. EM 1110-2-3001, “Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures", which is in the public domain. . 1-1 1-1 Applicability . . 1-2 1-1 References . 1-2 1-1 Codes . 1-4 1-1 Criteria . . 1-5 1-1 Hydroelectric Design Center . 1-6 1-1 Chapter 2 General Requirements Location of Powerhouse . . 2-1 2-1 Location of Switchyard . . 2-3 2-1 Other Site Features . 2-4 2-1 Types of Powerhouse Structures . 2-5 2-1 Selection of Type of Powerhouse . 2-6 2-2 General Arrangement of Powerhouse . 2-8 2-3 Powerhouse and Switchyard Equipment . 2-10 2-4 Chapter 3 Architectural Requirements Exterior Design . . 4-1 4-1 Design Loads .
4 Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydropower Plant ESHA 2004 Figure 1-3 Low head scheme integrated in the dam 1.3.2 Schemes with the powerhouse at the base of a dam A small hydropower scheme cannot afford a large reservoir to operate the plant when it is most convenient, the cost of a relatively large dam and its hydraulic appurtenances would be too high to make it economically viable. 5 Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydropower Plant ESHA 2004 Figure 1-4 Low head scheme using an existing dam Provided the dam is not too high, a siphon intake can be installed.
// IDO-10107-VoI.1 (DE83006697) HAN BOOK u.s. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office DISCLAIMER "This book was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof." This report has been printed directly from copy supplied by the originating organization. N. Rinehart, EG&G Idaho Published January 1983 EG&G Idaho, Inc. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415 Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office under DOE Contract No. DE-AC07-76ID01570 Published by the Technical Information Center U.S. Department of Energy ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors would like to thank the following people and organizations for their contribution to this handbook: A. 1-1 1.1 Purpose 1-3 1. 1-5 1.4 Organization of the Handbook ............................... 2-2 2.2 Head 2-4 2.3 Flow 2-6 2.4 Ki lowatt ................................................... 3-8 3.2.1 Manmade Sites ...................................... 3-8 3.2.2 Run-of-the-Stream Sites ............................ 4.4-30 4.4.2.5.4 Width of the trashrack ....... 4.5-1 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 Locating the Penstock .............................. 4.5-1 4.5-3 4.5-3 4.5-6 4.5.4.1 4.5.4.2 4.5.4.3 Selecting pipe diameter ..................