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http://dx.doi.org/10.4491/KSEE.2013.35.5.363

Micro-Hydropower System with a Semi-Kaplan Turbine for Sewage Treatment Plant Application: Kiheung Respia Case Study  

Chae, Kyu-Jung (Environmental Technology Lab, R&BD Center, Kolon Global Corp.)
Kim, Dong-Soo (Environmental Technology Lab, R&BD Center, Kolon Global Corp.)
Cheon, Kyung-Ho (Environmental Technology Lab, R&BD Center, Kolon Global Corp.)
Kim, Won-Kyoung (R&D Center, Halla Construction and Engineering)
Kim, Jung-Yeon (R&D Center, Halla Construction and Engineering)
Lee, Chul-Hyung (Renewable Energy Research Department, Korea Institute of Energy Research)
Park, Wan-Soon (Renewable Energy Research Department, Korea Institute of Energy Research)
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Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers / v.35, no.5, 2013 , pp. 363-370 More about this Journal
Abstract
Small scale hydropower is one of most attractive and cost-effective energy technologies for installation within sewage treatment plants. This study was conducted to evaluate the potential of a semi-kaplan micro-hydropower (MHP) system for application to sewage treatment plants with high flow fluctuations and a low head. The semi-kaplan MHP is equipped with an adjustable runner blade, and is without a guide vane, so as to reduce the incidence of mechanical problems. A MHP rating 13.4 kWp with a semi-kaplan turbine has been considered for Kiheung Respia sewage treatment plant, and this installation is estimated to generate 86.8 MWh of electricity annually, which is enough to supply electricity to over 25 households, and equivalent to an annual reduction of 49 ton $CO_2$. The semi-kaplan turbine showed a 90.2% energy conversion efficiency at the design flow rate of 0.35 $m^3/s$ and net head of 4.7 m, and was adaptable to a wide range of flow fluctuations. Through the MHP operation, approximately 2.1% of total electricity demand of Kiheung Respia sewage treatment plant will be achievable. Based on financial analysis, an exploiting MHP is considered economically acceptable with an internal rate of return of 6.1%, net present value of 15,539,000 Korean Won, benefit-cost ratio of 1.08, and payback year of 15.5, respectively, if initial investment cost is 200,000,000 Korean Won.
Keywords
Small Hydropower; Micro-Hydropower; Energy Self-Sufficiency; Semi-Kaplan Turbine;
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