Capacity Planning of Decentralized Small-Scale Hydro Power Plants
Some simple and efficient models are proposed to determine the optimal capacity and the expected energy generation of a decentralized small-scale hydro plant. Both the supply of an isolated...
Interactive Simulation of Hydropower Systems
This paper describes a new educational technology that has proven extremely effective in introducing both technical and lay persons to the operational principles, management alternatives,...
HYPOS?Hourly System Hydropower Scheduling
HYPOS (Hydro Power Scheduling) is a modification of the program HYPO as presented at Waterpower 81. HYPOS is an interactive system which allows schedulers to assign hourly power generation...
Hourly Scheduling Model for Multi-Unit Hydro Facilities
A computer model for determining hourly releases and generation for multi-unit hydropower facilities is described. The purpose of the model is to disaggregate daily release volumes (either...
Transient Analysis of Variable Geometry Turbines
An interactive general purpose hydraulic transient computer simulation procedure is presented which is capable of performing transient analysis of variable geometry turbine installations....
Impacts of Indexed Sequential Hydrological Modeling on Hydrogeneration Capacity Estimation
Indexed sequential modeling (ISM) has been proposed by the Western Area Power Administration as an alternative approach to developing firm marketable capacity (i. e. , project dependable...
Planning of Hydropower Development in Hydrothermal Systems by Capex
This paper discusses the power generation expansion model CAPEX in which provisions are made that specifically account for the distinct characteristics of hydropower. The model determines...
Modeling a Real-Time Reservoir Operation for Hydropower Resources Analysis
This paper deals with modeling the operation of two reservoirs in tandem in order to determine energy gain at the downstream plant due to the regulation provided by the upstream reservoir....
Water Availability for Energy Development in the Upper Colorado River Basin
The Bureau of Reclamation is investigating, for planning purposes through hydrologic determination, the total allowable depletion level in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The Colorado...
The Benefit/Cost Ratio of a Physical Model Study
The discussions of a physical model study often appear first in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ('FERC') consultation process and when appearing later...
Simplified Model for Micro-Hydro Feasibility
A computer model was developed for evaluating the preliminary hydraulic and economic feasibility of potential micro-hydro development sites. Among the main objectives of the model are...
Computer Modeling for a Power Intake
This paper describes the application of an existing computer model to respond to environmental requirements for a small scale hydroelectric power plant being developed by Allegheny Electric...
Simulation of River Ice Processes on Alaska's Susitna River
A numerical river ice model is applied to an 85-mile reach of Alaska's Susitna River immediately downstream of the proposed Susitna Hydroelectric Project. The model is designed...
Computer Modeling and Applications
A series of programs is available to evaluate the hydrology, compute the capacity to generate energy, establish unit costs, analyze penstock surge pressures, and simulate ramping rates....
Design of Drilled Piers Subjected to High Overturning Moments
The results are presented of a research study directed at improving the state-of-practice, and resulting foundation economy, in the design of laterally loaded drilled pier foundations...
Design of Tension Member Insulated Anchor for Arctic Pipelines
This paper explores the latest development in above-ground waterflood pipe anchors currently being used on the SOHIO operated portion of the Prudhoe Bay Oil Field. The objective of the...
Design Evaluations in Support of Offshore Facilities and Gravel Islands in the Arctic
Development of oil resources in Northern Alaska has involved the design of nearshore and offshore facilities and structures in the Beaufort Sea and Prudhoe Bay in water depths ranging...
Lessons Learned From Examination of Membrane Roofs in Alaska
During 1984 and 1985 airborne infrared roof moisture surveys were conducted of membrane roofs at Army installations in Alaska. Many of these roofs were also visually inspected and cored...
Snow Load Design for Colorado Mountains
During the past decade, Colorado mountain construction has experienced a period of rapid growth. New ski resorts and other business developments have resulted in many new facilities. For...
Reinforced Roads Bridging Voids
A mathematical model was developed to design a pavement section reinforced with a geotextile or related product to span a void. A full scale field test was conducted to verify the model....
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