This paper presents a feasibility study of a mini-hydroelectric power plant for seasonal base load at the main campus of University of Abuja
The study will examine the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of constructing such a power plant at Lake Danao to harness its hydroelectric
The Associations of Spirituality, Adversity Quotient and Ethical Decision Making of Accounting Managers in the Contexts of Financial Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. The aim is to provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting work published in the various research areas of the journal. This feasibility study aims to assess the potential of implementing a micro hydro system in Lalumpe Village, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This research paper aims to conduct a feasibility study of a proposed micro hydro system in Lalumpe Village, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The feasibility study assesses the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of the proposed micro hydro system to determine its viability as a sustainable energy solution for the village. Drawing on these insights, this study aims to provide a holistic understanding of the feasibility of micro hydro in Lalumpe Village and contribute to sustainable energy development in rural areas of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
72 viii LIST OF TABLES Table 2.1 An overview of renewable energy resource in Ethiopia………………................4 Table 2.2 Summary of technical mini hydro potential in Ethiopia per region……..............6 Table 2.3 Maximum Turbine efficiency at various rated power…………….......…............15 Table 3.1 Values of Manning’s roughness coefficient n for straight uniform Channel…..30 Table 3.2 Hydraulic radius for most coefficient leat section..............................................31 Table 3.3 Dimensions for most efficient leat section ........................................................32 Table 3.4 characteristics of commonly available pipe types.............................................33 Table 3.5 Relative Roughness..........................................................................................36 Table 7.1 electric Access coverage in southern regional state………..……………....…...54 Table7.2 Projected demands for electricity ………………..…………….…………………...55 Table 8.1 Classification hydro turbines according to head, flow rate and power output ..59 Table 9.1 cost of different components of the power plant…………………………..……...65 Table 9.2 Installation Cost..........………………………………………………………………67 Table 9.3 Manpower requirement and labour cost……………………...…………………..69 ix LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2.1 Average annual water surplus regions in Ethiopia [1]…………….……...........…5 Figure 2.2 Scheme lay out with high head………………….………....…………….………….8 Figure 2.3 High head with leat……………………………………………………………………9 Figure 2.4 Low head scheme…………………………..….………………………………….….9 Figure 2.5 power house Dam …………………………………..………………………………10 Figure 2.6 Flow Duration curve for values of BFI(Base Flow Index) ………..……………..13 Figure 2.7 Turbine Efficiency Curves from Manufacturer’s Data………………….…….…..14 Figure2.8 Calculation of Energy yield for Cross flow and Impulse Turbine………………..17 Figure2.9 Estimation of Net Turbine Head…………………………..……………………..…18 Figure 3.1 Layout of a typical micro hydro scheme ………………………………………....21 Figure 3.2 Simple Diversion Wall forms Intake……………………………………………….23 Figure 3.3 High Head Intake……………………………………..……………………………..24 Figure 3.4 Low Head scheme ...........................................................................................26 Figure 3.5 Head Loss through Trash Screen ....................................................................28 Figure 3.6 Trash Screen Head loss Coefficient k..............................................................28 Figure 3.7 Common leat Profile.........................................................................................31 Figure 3.8 Moody Diagram................................................................................................35 Figure 3.9 Approximate pipeline design chart...................................................................37 Figure 4.1Pelton turbine....................................................................................................39 Figure 4.2 Turgo turbine....................................................................................................40 Figure 4.3 Cross flow turbine ...........................................................................................40 Figure 4.4 Kaplan Turbine.................................................................................................41 Figure 4.5 Francis Turbine ..............................................................................................42 Figure 4.6 centrifugal pump used as a Turbine.................................................................42 Figure 5.1 Internal Rate of Return against Present Value Factor ……..…………………..51 x Figure 8.1 power house lay-out …………………………...........……………………….……57 Figure 8.2Relative efficiency of turbines for mini hydropower generation
This study assesses the feasibility of implementing a small-hydropower plant on the Ruhuhu River in Mavanga Village, Njombe Region, Tanzania
Guidelines for Detailed Feasibility Studies of Mini Hydropower Projects GoN Alternative Energy Promotion Centre June 2014 I PAGE // A E P C Guidelines for Detailed Feasibility Studies of Mini Hydropower Projects Alternative Energy Promotion Center Guidelines for Detailed Feasibility Studies of Mini Hydropower Projects June 2014 II // PAGE A E P C Guidelines for Detailed Feasibility Studies of Mini Hydropower Projects III PAGE // A E P C Guidelines for Detailed Feasibility Studies of Mini Hydropower Projects ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) under the Ministry of Science Technology and Environment has been promoting Renewable Energy to meet the energy needs of rural Nepal science its establishment in 1996.
The results demonstrate that small hydropower at Madhabkunda has the capacity to provide a monthly average power output ranging from 1.74 MW to 2.56 MW during
This paper reports a laboratory experiment and a feasibility study in case that small power generators are set in pipes of drainage water system.