Essays about: "hydro power."

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1. 6. Pilot Study: Test Rig for Self-lubricating Kaplan Runner Bearings

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Bhairav Khadke; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig. Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig.; Vattenkraft; Kaplanturbin; Självsmörjande lager Testrigg.;

   Abstract : Hydropower has a relatively small impact on the climate and contributes to almost half of Sweden’s electricity production. Vattenfall own and operate roughly 125 large scale hydro power units of which about half utilizes a Kaplan turbine. READ MORE

3. 7. Battery-Storage Investment for a Power System with High Variable Renewable Energy Output

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Elva Yunyan Wallimann; [2023]
   Keywords : decision and risk analysis; energy economics; capacity expansion; operations research; utility-scale battery;

   Abstract : Climate change is posing significant threats to human beings. Deploying renewable energy sources in electricity generation is widely accepted as an indispensable part of the solution to climate change. The vast potential lies in variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. READ MORE

4. 8. Batteries charging into the future? Techno-economical analysis of BESS participation on the Swedish frequency regulation market using a mixed method approach

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Theodor Rosengren; [2023]
   Keywords : Battery Energy Storage Systems; Frequency Regulation; FCR-D; FFR; economic feasibility; Sweden; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : As the penetration of variable renewable energy is increasing, the demand for flexibility in the electrical grid is on the rise. One way in which flexibility is needed is to provide frequency regulation. If electricity consumption and production momentarily are unbalanced there needs to. READ MORE

5. 9. Integration of wind energy into the UK electricity grid and management within the distribution future energy scenarios

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Patrick O'Mahony; [2023]
   Keywords : Wind energy; renewable energy; network development plans; distribution future energy scenarios; electricity networks;

   Abstract : In order to achieve Net Zero emissions in the UK by 2050 and decarbonize the energy sector the integration of increased volumes of additional renewable wind energy is critical. Distribution network operators face challenges in increasing the capacity of this variable source of energy onto the electricity networks. READ MORE

6. 10. Fish Friendly Turbines forDownstream Migration : Literature review and case studies

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Signe Rosenblad; [2023]
   Keywords : Downstream passage solutions; downstream migration of fish; small-scale hydropower; eel; trout; Nedströms passagelösningar; nedströms vandring av fisk; småskalig vattenkraft; ål; öring;

   Abstract : As the energy consumption is constantly increasing, the demand of renewable energy is increasing too. Thirtythree percent of the renewable energy production in Europe constitutes of hydropower. Hydropower is animportant energy source as it has stabilizing and storing functions, but it heavily affects biodiversity. READ MORE