Micro hydro installation analysis in a wastewater treatment plant

Authors

  • H. Beltran Author
  • R. Vidal Author
  • L. Basiero Author
  • J.M. Santos Author
  • J.A. Basiero Author
  • E. Belenguer Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj12.207

Keywords:

Micro hydro, wastewater treatment plant, Kaplan turbine application

Abstract

This paper introduces the technical and economic viability of a new micro hydro installation solution designed to reduce the power consumption of a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant. The work analyses the hydroelectric potential of the plant and summarizes the turbine-generator design procedure performed to optimize the production. Results demonstrate the viability when energy produced is used for self-consumption.

Author Biographies

  • H. Beltran

    Dpt. Industrial Systems Engineering and Design  
    E.S.T.C.E. - Universitat Jaume I 
    Av. Sos Baynat s/n, E-12071 Castelló de la Plana (Spain)

  • R. Vidal

    Dpt. Industrial Systems Engineering and Design  
    E.S.T.C.E. - Universitat Jaume I 
    Av. Sos Baynat s/n, E-12071 Castelló de la Plana (Spain)

  • L. Basiero

    Fomento Agrícola Castellonense S.A. (FACSA) 
    C/ Mayor nº82-84 - 12001 Castelló de la Plana (Spain) 

  • J.M. Santos

    Entidad Pública de Saneamiento de Aguas Residuales 
    de la Comunidad Valenciana (EPSAR)  
    C/ Álvaro de Bazán, 10-entr. 46010 València (Spain)  

  • J.A. Basiero

    Entidad Pública de Saneamiento de Aguas Residuales 
    de la Comunidad Valenciana (EPSAR)  
    C/ Álvaro de Bazán, 10-entr. 46010 València (Spain) 

  • E. Belenguer

    Dpt. Industrial Systems Engineering and Design  
    E.S.T.C.E. - Universitat Jaume I 
    Av. Sos Baynat s/n, E-12071 Castelló de la Plana (Spain) 

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Articles