A pre-feasibility study of an integrated wind-hydro electric scheme in Sri Lanka | |
| Author | Fernando, W. J. L. S. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-82-7 |
| Subject(s) | Wind power Hydroelectric generators |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The integration of the planned 14.S MW hydro power scheme at Taldena near Badulla and a proposed wind power scheme. on the coast near Hambantota in which large wind generators supply electric power to the grid for consumption around Hambantota has been studied by monthly simulation of the reservoir level and total electrical power output with the help of historical hydrological and wind speed data. The proposed wind power scheme consists of one, two or three 2.5 MW wind generators whose function is to save reservoir water during windy periods occurring in the dry season. Assuming a payback period of 20 years for the wind generators it has been found that increasing the number of wind generators greatly reduces the cost of the electricity produced, which is expected to fall in the range 0.10 US$ per kWh to 0.03 US$ per kWh. |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Exell, Robert H.B. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Huynh, Ngoc Phien ; M.rissanapong Kirthikara |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Carl Duisberg Gesellschafte. V. Federal Republic of Germany |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 |