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Small-Scale Hydropower Generation in Water Distribution Networks by Using Pumps as Turbines

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Conference object , Article , Other literature type 31 Oct 2018Publisher:MDPI AGJournal:The 2nd International Research Conference on Sustainable Energy, Engineering, Materials and Environment

Authors: Francesco Pugliese; Francesco De Paola; Nicola Fontana; Gustavo Marini; Maurizio Giugni;

doi: 10.3390/proceedings2231486

Small-Scale Hydropower Generation in Water Distribution Networks by Using Pumps as Turbines

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In this work, a procedure for the optimal design of Pumps As Turbines in Water Distribution Networks was applied, aimed at both maximizing the hydropower generation and exploiting the excess pressure. The design of the main characteristic PAT parameters, namely the flow rate and the head drop at Best Efficiency Point, the rotational speed and the impeller’s diameter was assessed, under the hypothesis of applying the Electrical Regulation. The procedure allowed to estimate both the produced power and the exploited head at any simulated time-step, as well as the overall daily energy, in compliance with the hydraulic and technical constraints of the system. The model was tested on a simplified Water Distribution Network and a preliminary Cost-Benefit analysis was performed, showing interesting reliefs against short Payback Period.

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Water Distribution Network, hydro energy, optimal selection, cost-benefit analysis, renewable energy, General Works, A, Pump As Turbine

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