Hydroelectric Project Design Using Microcomputers

by C. Bleinc, Electricite de France, Marseille, Fr, Electricite de France, Marseille, France,
B. Gavoille, Electricite de France, Marseille, Fr, Electricite de France, Marseille, France,
H. Jacquet-Francillon, Electricite de France, Marseille, Fr, Electricite de France, Marseille, France,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '85

Abstract:

The main issue in the first stage of a hydroelectric project is to assess the influence of hydrologic parameters on design and optimum sizing of the installation and on future energy production. A computerized method of assessment is described below and illustrated by two case studies, in which the project design phases are successively described: development of power at an existing dam where irrigation and flood control requirements impose particular constraints on turbine operation; optimum sizing of a dam reservoir with a view to maximize energy production.

Subject Headings: Hydro power | Power plants | Computer analysis | Computer aided design | Dams | Project management | Computers

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