Objective
To demonstrate both new design principles to reduce the cost of a polypropylene pipeline, and a new, low cost, easily replaceable, high density polyethylene intake and siphon-valve system.
Detailed analysis has indicated that polypropylene pipelines in hydro-electric applications may be safely operated under higher stresses than are currently accepted, resulting in a considerable reduction in installation costs. A polypropylene pipeline operating under higher stresses will be installed, and its performance closely monitored over a two year period.
In addition, a novel, easily replicable, floating intake design using High Density Polyethylene material and a siphon break valve will be installed, which will reduce design, construction and materials costs.
Head 130 metres
Flow 0. 43 m3/s
Turbine power 435 kW
Turbine Pelton
Speed 500 rpm
Generator asynchronous
End-use grid connected
Topic(s)
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DEM - Demonstration contractsCoordinator
Cork
Ireland