Pump as turbine – A pico-hydro alternative in Lao People's Democratic Republic
This paper presents the pico-hydro development status in Lao PDR and introduces the Pump as Turbine (PAT) concept as an alternative for isolated communities (40–500 people). The intention is to provide a long-term reproducible system for communities where pico-hydro propeller turbines are insufficient and proper turbines are expensive. This approach presents a high quality and cost-effective solution for rural electrification which can be installed, commissioned, and maintained by local staff and villagers. Furthermore, a 2kWel PAT-scheme is proposed for a community in the Xiagnabouli province and considers power generation alternatives, sizing, asynchronous motor simulation, civil works, cost estimation, and social aspects.
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2010
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Authors: | Arriaga, Mariano |
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Renewable Energy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0960-1481. - Vol. 35.2010, 5, p. 1109-1115
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Subject: | Asynchronous machine simulation | Lao PDR | Pico-hydro | Pump as turbine | Renewable energy | rural electrification |
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