Developing a mini-hydro plant in the remote Canadian North

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.4194· OSTI ID:5191016

Turner, A B; Simpson, R J; Guilland, C

The paper describes the implementation of a 1150 kW Mini-Hydro generation plant at Wemindji, a remote community in Northern Canada. A number of studies and investigations of the overall costs of energy to the community led to the choice of a mixed energy supply system consisting of mini-hydro, diesel and firewood. The 1150 kW mini-hydro powerplant constitutes the main element in this energy supply. Details are given of the design and implementation of the mini-hydro power facility and its related equipment, with descriptions of constraints that were overcome from the conception through to commissioning an initial operation.

• Research Organization: The SNC Group Inc., Montreal (CA)
• OSTI ID: 5191016
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN ITCNE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
130300* -- Hydro Energy-- Plant Design & Operation
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& Business Aspects
CANADA
CONSTRAINTS
COST
DESIGN
DIESEL FUELS
ENERGY SOURCES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
IMPLEMENTATION
NORTH AMERICA
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
WOOD