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The Development of GIS-based Small Hydropower Package Tool (GIS기반 소수력 Package Tool 개발)

  • Heo, June-Ho;Jeong, Sang-Man;Park, Wan-Soon;Lee, Chul-Hyung
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.04a
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    • pp.139-144
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    • 2009
  • The generation of small hydropower as compared to other different developed environmental methods produces one of the clean energies. In such manner, various application system development through IT technique is being developed for an advanced small hydropower energy resources data mining. However, existing data analysis of New & Renewable Information System for small hydropower resources application is incomplete therefore it limits expressing these information on the Web. Thus for positive usage of small hydropower resources, a more systematic and precise analysis system should be built. This study seeks to develop a map of the domestic small hydropower resources problems to further improve small hydropower resources, developed through Package Tool which can accurately evaluate a wide range of small hydropower basin in a short period of time. Small hydropower Package Tool was calculated using existing Analysis System small hydropower resources which did not provide diverse capabilities resulting to 840 standard basin classified by A and facility capacity, etc., and to assume a 40% annual capacity, expected annual electricity production was calculated. Small hydropower for the national water system of small hydropower resources potential calculated in terms of resources for the development of small hydropower will be utilized as basic data.

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A Study on the Evaluation of Potential Hydro-electric Power in North Korea (북한의 수력발전가능량 산정 및 평가에 대한 연구)

  • Park, Miri;Ahn, Jaehyun
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.41-49
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    • 2018
  • This study is to analyze and evaluate water resource development potential in North Korea. The study was conducted to analyze selected potential hydropower as an indicator to evaluate water resource development potential. Potential hydropower means theoretical value about the potential capacity of river. It is used to evaluate the amount of development through the hydropower generation. For calculating potential hydropower, monthly average and annual average of rainfall for each river basin were calculated by using the data of 27 rainfall stations in North Korea. As a result of the calculation of theoretical potential hydropower by rainfall in the seven major basins in North Korea, the Aprok River basin was analyzed to be the largest with $7,562.2{\times}10^3kW$. The efficiency and utilization rate of theoretical potential hydraulic power in South Korea and North Korea was 42.3% and 36.2%, respectively. The Daedong River basin's potential hydropower utilization rate is 12.3%, which is the lowest in North Korea. In the case of Daedong River basin, more than 40% of the total population is inhabited, so demand for water and electricity is expected to be the largest. Therefore, the Daedong River basin is considered as a priority area for water resource development. The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data for future water resource development projects and research activities in North Korea.

Use of Geo-spatial Information System for the Potential Location Analysis of Small Hydropower.

  • Bastola, Shiksha;Lee, Sangheop;Kareem, Kola Yusuff;Jung, Younghun
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2021.06a
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    • pp.151-151
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    • 2021
  • The alarming climate change impacts are demanding the use of renewable energy sources like never before. Hydropower is one of the most cost-effective and environmental friendly energy technology recognized in the world. Big hydropower projects come up with the requirements of huge investment costs along with environmental impacts, whereas small hydropower(SHP) are considered a best solution for the economical source of energy. SHP, basically Run-of-River (RoR) type plants can be sustainable renewable energy sources and given the nature of perennial rivers flowing from steep gradient and rugged topography, feasibility of such plants is equally high in Nepal. The objective of this study is to determine the primary potential sites for the development of RoR type SHP sites using Geo-spatial Information System(GSIS). The use of GSIS enables precise survey of large area within a short period of time. This study has focused on the determination of locations by establishing defined criterions and methodologies and hence have located multiple locations rather than selecting one best location. The approach is applicable for the rapid initial screening of potential locations and results can facilitate detail feasibility study for the technical and economic analysis of SHP in the basin.

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Case Study : Assessment of Small Hydropower Potential Using Runoff Measurements (관측 유량 자료를 이용한 소수력 잠재량 평가에 대한 사례연구)

  • Jung, Sung-Eun;Kim, Jin-Young;Kang, Yong-Heack;Kim, Hung-Su
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.43-54
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    • 2018
  • In this study, we assessed dependency of small hydropower potentials on the two different runoff such as the estimated runoff based on the rainfall amounts and measured runoff. The hydpropower potentials were evaluated using actural power generations taken from Deoksong, Hanseok, and Socheon small hydropower plants over Han and Nakdong river basins, respectively. As a result of comparing the actual power generation amount with the potential amount based on the rainfall amount and the estimated amount based on the observed flow amount by each small hydroelectric power plant, the degree of latent small hydro energy by the observed flow was confirmed to be high. It is confirmed that the potential hydroelectric power generation rate is estimated to be about average 30%Point higher than the actual generation amount as a result of the measured flow rate rather than using the rainfall amount. Based on this, a method for improving the degree of the actual generation amount is proposed.

The Development of GIS-based Package Tool for Small Hydropower Resources Analysis (GIS기반 소수력자원 분석용 Package Tool 개발)

  • Park, Wan-Soon;Lee, Chul-Hyung;Heo, June-Ho;Jeong, Sang-Man
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.06a
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    • pp.668-671
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    • 2009
  • This study seeks to develop a map of the domestic small hydropower(SHP) resources to further improve SHP resources, developed through package tool which can accurately evaluate a wide range of SHP basin in a short period of time. GIS-based package tool for SHP resources analysis was calculated using 840 standard basin classified by drainage area and facility capacity, etc., and to assume a 40% annual load factor, expected annual electricity production was calculated. SHP resources potential for the development of SHP will be utilized as basic data.

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Characteristics of Small Hydro Power Resources for River System (수계별 소수력자원의 특성)

  • Park, Wansoon;Lee, Chulhyung
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.193.1-193.1
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    • 2010
  • Small hydropower resources for five major river systems have been studied. The model, which can predict flow duration characteristic of stream, was developed to analyze the variation of inflow caused from rainfall condition. And another model to predict hydrologic performance for small hydropower(SHP) plants is established. Monthly inflow data measured at Andong dam were analyzed. The predicted results from the developed models in this study showed that the data were in good agreement with measured results of long term inflow at Andong dam. It was found that the models developed in this study can be used to predict the available potential and technical potential of SHP sites effectively. Based on the models developed in this study, the hydrologic performance for small hydropower sites located in river systems have been analyzed. The results show that the hydrologic performance characteristics of SHP sites have some difference between the river systems. Especially, the specific design flowrate and specific output of SHP sites located on North Han river and Nakdong river systems have large difference compared with other river systems.

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Characteristic Analysis of Small Hydro Power Resources for River System (수계별 소수력자원의 특성 분석)

  • Park, Wan-Soon;Lee, Chul-Hyung
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.235-240
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    • 2011
  • Small hydropower resources for five major river systems have been studied. The model, which can predict flow duration characteristic of stream, was developed to analyze the variation of inflow caused from rainfall condition. And another model to predict hydrologic performance for small hydropower(SHP) plants is established. Monthly inflow data measured at Andong dam were analyzed. The predicted results from the developed models in this study showed that the data were in good agreement with measured results of long term inflow at Andong darn. It was found that the models developed in this study can be used to predict the available potential and technical potential of SHP sites effectively. Based on the models developed in this study, the hydrologic performance for small hydropower sites located in river systems have been analyzed. The results show that the hydrologic performance characteristics of SHP sites have some difference between the river systems. Especially, the specific design flowrate and specific output of SHP sites located on North Han river and Nakdong river systems have large difference compared with other river systems.

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Importance of pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Turkey

  • Aras, Egemen
    • Advances in Energy Research
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.239-254
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    • 2017
  • The world began to search for new energy sources with increasing energy demand. Renewable energy sources are as hydropower important for alternative energy. Countries with high hydroelectric potentials continue to work to utilize hydroelectric power plants in the most efficient way. Pumped storage hydropower plants are an important investment to meet the growing energy needs at peak times and to store energy. Although it produces energy in many countries, pumped storage hydropower plants have not begun to be built in Turkey which has high hydroelectric potential. A new era will be opened for energy production in Turkey where a large number of pumped storage hydropower plants projects are in study phase with the construction of pumped storage hydropower plants and first nuclear power plant.

Classification of hydropower dam in North-han River based on water storage characteristics (저류특성을 고려한 북한강수계 발전용댐의 유형 구분방안 제시)

  • Choi, Jeongwook;Jeong, Gimoon;Kang, Doosun;Ahn, Jeonghwan;Kim, Taesoon
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.54 no.8
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    • pp.567-576
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    • 2021
  • Climate change threatens the security of domestic water resources in South Korea. To overcome the potential water shortage, various approaches are being studied by alterning the operation of dams or by integrated operation of multiple dams and reservoirs. However, most of the related researches were developed and applied for multi-purpose dams, and few studies were conducted for the hydropower dams. The main purpose of the hydropower dam is to generate electric energy; however, the potential water shortage due to prolonged droughts brings the idea to supply water from the hydropower dam in the basin. To that end, it is required to estimate the water supply ability of the hydropower dams. In this study, we proposed a methodology to classify the hydropower dam into a "storage-type" and "run-of-river type" dam. The proposed approach was demonstrated using the hydropower dams located in North-han River basin. The results of this study are expected to contribute for further analysis of the hydropower dams, such as evaluation of water supply capacity and drought mitigation purpose operation of the hydropower dams.

Design Parameters of Small Hydro Power Sites for River Systems(II) (소수력발전입지의 수계별 설계변수 특성(II))

  • Park, Wan-Soon;Lee, Chul-Hyung
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.42-47
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    • 2011
  • Small hydropower resources for five major river systems have been studied. The model, which can predict flow duration characteristic of stream, was developed to analyze the variation of inflow caused from rainfall condition. And another model to predict hydrologic performance for small hydropower(SHP) plants is established. Monthly inflow data measured at Andong dam were analyzed. The predicted results from the developed models in this study show that the data were in good agreement with measured results of long term inflow at Andong dam. It was found that the models developed in this study can be used to predict the available potential and technical potential of SHP sites effectively. Based on the models developed in this study, the hydrologic performance for small hydropower sites located in river systems have been analyzed. The results show that the hydrologic performance characteristics of SHP sites had some difference between the river systems. Especially, the specific design flow and specific output of SHP sites located on North Han river and Nakdong river systems had large difference compared with other river systems.