Environmental aspects of power generation — thermal v/s hydropower plants

2020 ◽  
pp. 277-279
Author(s):  
P. Krishnamachar ◽  
Rajnish Shrivastava ◽  
M.S. Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Hydropower Plants

Environmental Aspects of Power Generation

1999 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 687-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Kalika, S. Frant
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Environmental Aspects

Optimal Control Mode of the Vakhsh Hydropower Reservoirs to Reduce Electricity Shortages in Tajikistan

2015 ◽  
Vol 792 ◽  
pp. 446-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Sekretarev ◽  
Sherkhon Sultonov ◽  
Victor Shalnev
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Optimal Control ◽  
Hydropower Plant ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Modes Of Operation ◽  
Hydropower Plants ◽  
Hydropower Reservoirs

The paper is aimed to determine runoff limits of the Vakhsh cascade hydropower plant, which are the main parameters when setting optimum modes of the hydropower plant. It is proposed to increase power generation of the hydropower plant of the Vakhsh cascade by assigning the optimal modes of operation of hydropower plants. The peculiarities of managing the cascades of hydropower plants are described. The description of the Vakhsh cascade hydropower plant and the method of controlling the reservoir of the cascade of the hydropower plants are given.

scholarly journals Overview of hydropower resources and development in Uganda

AIMS Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1299-1320
Author(s):  
Vincent Katutsi ◽  
◽  
Milly Kaddu ◽  
Adella Grace Migisha ◽  
Muhumuza Ezra Rubanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Future Prospect ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Hydropower Generation ◽  
Hydropower Development ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Hydropower Plants ◽  
Total Capacity

<abstract> <p>Even though hydropower plants are currently the most dominant source of electricity in Uganda, the rate of development of these resources for power generation remains low. Using a semi-systematic review approach, this paper seeks to understand why there is a slow rate of hydropower development in Uganda (challenges) and thereby provide potential solutions to these challenges. With current total capacity of about 1011 MW, findings indicate that there is a higher future prospect for hydropower generation in Uganda, with an estimated potential of over 4500 MW. In terms of number of projects, small-scale hydropower plants dominate power plants in Uganda, currently accounting for 19 out of 35 grid-connected power plants. However, with 855 MW installation capacity, large hydropower plants dominate the power generation plants landscape in Uganda. This study found that the challenges to hydropower development in this country are multi-dimensional including technical, economic, environmental, and social factors, and shows that the cross-cutting challenge is lack of human capacity that possess adequate skills to handle hydropower projects in the country. Furthermore, this study discussed practical solutions to address the identified problems facing hydro power in Uganda.</p> </abstract>

Futuristic Approach of Utilisation of Hydropower in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Charanjit Kaur ◽  
Pooja Gupta ◽  
S. S. Sisodia ◽  
Trapti Sharma ◽  
R. C. Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Renewable Source ◽  
Hydropower Plants ◽  
Hydropower Potential ◽  
The World ◽  
Power Deficit ◽  
Forest Act

Hydro power is a renewable source of energy used in most parts of the world. India is very rich in hydropower potential. It is the only clean and renewable source today making significance in the world of power production. With the rising economic growth and income level India is bound to have higher demand for electricity supply. India presently has an installed power generation capacity of 284,303MW (2015) inclusive of Hydropower which is 42,623MW(2015) .The situation is highlighted by the peak power deficit—shortfall in supply of power when the demand is maximum—was 5.2% in year 2013-14.With the fast depleting natural resources, it becomes mandatory that we increase the use of Renewable Resources for Power generation .When Thermal power in 2007 was 64% of the total generation and Hydro power was 26% and in 2015 instead of the thermal graph falling and Hydro power rising we see a different picture . In 2015 thermal has grown to 70% and hydro has fallen to 15%.Hydropower is such a good source for power why do we see the graph falling every year?? The amount of land submergence required for large Dams is the biggest concern where the Forest Act and the Environment Act also offer rigidity towards the same. Relative to so much submergence arises another major problem of Rehabilitation and Resettlement .Climatic changes and other negative effects of fossil fuel for power generation are growing concerns and therefore driving the expansion of hydropower around the world. The Reservoir based hydropower projects have also come under criticism due to carbon dioxide and methane emissions beyond acceptable limits. Ecological and many more issues that are preventing Hydro power as becoming the major source of electricity generation. In this paper we will review the major issues faced due to large hydropower plants and why they are not termed as Renewable sources.

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