Instream Flow and Energy Production Studies for Hydro Relicensing

by P. Foote, Acres Int Corp, United States,
K. Young, Acres Int Corp, United States,
K. Krishnan, Acres Int Corp, United States,
T. Payne, Acres Int Corp, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '89

Abstract:

A methodology for assessing the effects of alternative flow release scenarios on both aquatic habitat and on energy production was utilized during instream flow studies at a 72-MW hydroelectric project in the northeastern U.S. Effects on habitat were evaluated using a habitat time series analysis based on hourly discharge data from the project. The energy ramifications of the alternative flow scenarios were assessed using a computer program in which daily energy production is divided into four priority periods, and the increase or decrease in energy production between priority periods as a result of the alternative flow releases is calculated. This method can be a useful planning tool for screening alternative flow regimes prior to negotiating flow releases from a hydroelectric project.

Subject Headings: Hydro power | Streamflow | Power plants | Computer analysis | Vegetation | Project management | Licensure and certification

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