Micro Hydro-Electric Energy Generation- An Overview
Journal Title: American journal of Engineering Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Energy is required now more than ever due to population growth, industrialization and modernization. Challenges such as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and depletion of conventional source of energy necessitate for renewable sources, of which hydro energy seems to be the most predictable. Micro-hydro which is hydro energy in a “small” scale provides electricity to small communities by converting hydro energy into electrical energy. This paper is an overview of micro-hydro system by reviewing some of its basic components such as turbine and generator that make this conversion process possible. Estimating micro-hydro energy potential which is a function of Head and Flow rate, planning, advantages and its limitation will also be reviewed to provide the basic knowledge of micro-hydro system.
Authors and Affiliations
S. O. Anaza1* ,, M. S. Abdulazeez2 ,, Y. A. Yisah3 ,, Y. O. Yusuf4 ,, B. U. Salawu5 ,, S. U. Momoh6
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