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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Beohidro doo , Belgrade , Serbia
This paper presents an integrated hydraulic, energy and economic analysis of two diversion-system alternatives for the small hydropower plant “Merćez” on the Lukovska River. Two technical concepts are considered: Alternative I – water conveyance through a pressurized steel pipeline, and Alternative II – an open-channel diversion system with a forebay tank. The comparison is based on hydraulic losses, operating head, installed capacity, annual electricity production and investment requirements. The open-channel diversion option yields better energy metrics but demands higher investment. The economic analysis is restricted to comparative cost metrics.
small hydropower plant, diversion system, hydraulic design;, installed capacity, economic analysis
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