Modular hydropower demonstration

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6635106

The modular approach has been developed for the construction of small hydro projects in order to reduce the costs and to shorten procurement and construction schedules that occur when designs and equipment selection more applicable to large projects are used. The modular approach aims to maximize the use of ''off-the-shelf'' and readily available components. A key feature is the replacement of the conventional purpose-designed hydroelectric turbine by a pump used in reverse as a turbine with fixed blades and vanes. Other features are the use of siphon penstocks, induction generators, prefabricated structures, and automated control equipment. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority contracted with Acres International Corporation to study two small hydro projects designed and built using the modular approach, and compare each one with an equivalent conventional design. Equipment procurement and installation costs, general construction costs, and energy production were estimated. Economic analyses were prepared. Preliminary data on operation and maintenance was recorded. The methodology and results of the study are contained in this report. 18 figs., 20 tabs.

• Research Organization: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany (USA); Acres International Corp., Amherst, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6635106
• Report Number(s): NYSERDA-88-8; ON: TI89004093
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
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COMPILED DATA
COST
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DESIGN
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FEDERAL REGION II
FLUID MECHANICS
HYDRAULIC TURBINES
HYDRAULICS
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
HYDROLOGY
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MACHINERY
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MODULAR STRUCTURES
NEW YORK
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NUMERICAL DATA
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