Design Of Hydro Electric Powerplant.
EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.08.014
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Asmita Mhatre,Kunal more, Kundan Maurya , Avinash mishra, " Design Of Hydro Electric Powerplant.. ", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 8, Article 14, pp. 1-4, 2025. Published by Computer Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.
Abstract
The Lonavala Shrivata Dam is set to create a hydroelectric power plant that will generate 1800 kW of clean, renewable energy. The design incorporates advanced engineering to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability. The penstock, designed for optimal water flow and pressure delivery, is optimized using precision- engineered materials and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The Pelton turbine, chosen for its high-head, low-flow efficiency, is customized to suit the dam's hydrological profile. Key turbine specifications, such as jet diameter, number of buckets, and rotational speed, are calibrated to achieve the target generation capacity of 1800 kW. Environmental and economic considerations are prioritized, with minimal disruption to the aquatic ecosystem and cost-efficient materials and construction techniques. The power plant is expected to meet the region's growing electricity demands, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and contributing to India's clean energy initiatives. The project showcases the potential of small-scale hydroelectric plants in leveraging natural resources for sustainable energy solutions.
Keywords
- Hydroelectric powerplant, optimal water flow, clean energy, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
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