1. General Provisions
Project Purpose:
Development of an efficient HYPOT (https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/78773)
technology-based hydroelectric module
Ensuring electricity generation under various water flow conditions
Minimizing environmental impact
2. Main Technical Characteristics
Module Capacity: 10 MW (scalable)
Head Height: 10 m
Flow Range: 127–254 m³/s
System Efficiency: 95% (including vacuum chamber)
3. Design Solutions
3.1. Main Structure
Hyperbolic Tower:
Height: 15 m
Base Diameter: 6 m
Neck Diameter: 2 m
Outlet Diameter: 1.5 m
Spiral Channels:
Quantity: 4 units
Radius: 6 m
Swirl Angle: 35°
3.2. Vacuum System
Vacuum Chamber:
Volume: 50 m³
Location: lower part of the tower
Pumping System: 2 pumps
3.3. Turbine Equipment
Turbine Type: radial-axial
Runner Diameter: 1.5 m
Rotation Speed: 150 rpm
4. Systems and Equipment
4.1. Main Systems
Control System:
Automated monitoring system
Pressure and flow sensors
Emergency shutdown system
Electrical Equipment:
10 MW generator
Transformer substation
Power distribution system
4.2. Auxiliary Systems
Lubrication System:
Centralized oil supply
Filters and coolers
Fire Protection System:
Automatic fire suppression
Smoke exhaust system
5. Design Parameters
5.1. Hydraulic Characteristics
Flow Velocity:
At inlet: 4.5 m/s
At neck: 12 m/s
At outlet: 6 m/s
System Pressure:
Static: 98.1 kPa
Dynamic: 72 kPa
5.2. Power Performance
Theoretical Power: 10.7 MW
Usable Power: 10.2 MW
Self-consumption Losses: 4%
6. Safety Measures
6.1. Protective Systems
Mechanical Protections:
Safety valves
Load limiters
Automatic Systems:
Overpressure protection
Low water level protection
6.2. Environmental Measures
Treatment System:
Rough filters
Wastewater treatment systems
Monitoring:
Water quality control
Noise impact monitoring
7. Economic Indicators
Payback Period: 12 years
Capacity Utilization Factor: 0.85
Annual Generation: 70 GWh
8. Implementation Stages
Preparatory Stage:
Engineering surveys
Development of working documentation
Construction:
Foundation construction
Main equipment installation
Commissioning:
System testing
Commissioning
9. Conclusion
The designed hydroelectric power plant module for the Missouri River effectively utilizes water resources considering the region’s climatic features and guarantees stable electricity generation under various operating conditions.