Small Scale Hydropower Design Optimization

by David A. Peterson, HKM Associates, Billings, MT, USA,
Alfred B. Cunningham, HKM Associates, Billings, MT, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water for Resource Development

Abstract:

A method is presented by which the hydraulic design of small hydropower facilities can be economically optimized and then tested for sensitivity to variations in hydrologic prediction. Specifically, this method provides a means by which major project components (i. e. , intake, pipeline(s), turbine, tailrace) can be chosen so as to provide the optimal economic rate of return for the project.

Subject Headings: Hydro power | Hydraulic design | Hydrology | Economic factors | Project management | Power plants | Optimization models

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