International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 04 Issue: 03 | Mar -2017
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Micro Hydro Electricity Generation in S.T.P, A Case Study of S.T.P, Salawas-Jodhpur Karan Bhandari1, Ojas Pravin Rahate2 1 Department of Environment Engineering, K.I.T’s College of engineering, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.I.T’s College of engineering, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract–With every human activity in progress, it's
leading to a considerable threat on our environment. The environment is vigorously affected by activities like nonrenewable methods for electricity generation, vehicular emissions. One of the largest consumers of electricity is Sewage Treatment Plants (S.T.P). The aim of this paper is to highlight how Micro hydro power plant (MHPP) can be used to partly meet the high demands of electricity. MHPP in S.T.P is no new concept and has been practiced in many parts of the world. The paper outlines some of the advantages and disadvantages of installing a micro hydro power plant in S.T.P along with the components required in a MHPP. The paper showcases a theoretical case study in which MHPP has been installed in one of the S.T.P’s in the Blue city, Jodhpur. Based on the flow and head available, a specific turbine is selected and the respective design is discussed. Results showcased that this methodology can produce 73,355 units annually, while the return on investment period being 1.5 years. A high benefit cost ratio of 9.53 is observed. It can be concluded that MHPP is an efficient and renewable source for energy generation and the implementation of this technology is expected to increase in the coming future.
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Reliable electricity source. Hydro produces a continuous supply of electrical energy in comparison to other small-scale renewable technologies. The peak energy season is during the winter months when large quantities of electricity are required.
Cost effective energy solution Building a small-scale hydro-power system can cost from $1,000 – $20,000, depending on site electricity requirements and location. Maintenance fees are relatively small in comparison to other technologies.
Micro hydropower system has emerged to be a popular renewable energy sources in the developing countries. Hydro-electricity is fundamentally the combination of water flow and vertical drop (commonly called “head”). Micro hydro is a type of hydroelectric power that typically produces from 5 kW to 100 kW of electricity using the natural flow of water. Micro hydro power is both an efficient and reliable form of energy, most of the time. With the right research and skills, micro hydro can be an excellent method of harnessing renewable energy from small streams and sewage treatment plant these days. The following table lists where MHPP are applied and the units produced annually.
Impact Factor value: 5.181
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1.1 Micro Hydro Pros – Advantages
1. Introduction
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Table: 1 Various countries which have adopted MHPP in S.T.P
Keywords: Micro Hydro Power Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Kaplan turbine.
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Integrate with the local power grid If your site produces a large amount of excess energy, some power companies will buy back your electricity overflow. You also have the ability to supplement your level of micro power with intake from the power grid.
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