Abstract
This study has been conducted with the purpose of determining the hydroelectric potential that can be utilized by Cine dam which will be constructed for irrigation, overflow control and for energy production purposes on the Cine stream (which is located as an important arm of Büyük Menderes River in Turkey). The study will also compare other research conducted by various organizations. In order to determine the hydroelectric energy potential, the SIMAHPP 4 (Simulate and Assess the Feasibility of Hydropower Projects) professional software has been utilized. It has been observed that the calculated hydroelectric potential conforms to energy potential calculated by other organizations such as DSI (State Hydraulic Works). Especially the turbine power, installed power, turbine design flow rate and annual energy production values in the studies have been realized with close values to the real ones. The power plant which is planned to have an average of natural streams of the past 43 years has been designed with an annual power production capacity of 210.87 GWh/year (without regulation ratio) and with installed power of 48,144 MW along with a design flow rate of 35 m3/s. As a result, since these water structures have high costs associated with them and also since they will have to be functional for many years, it will be beneficial to use various different computational methods.
Highlights
There is a general view that hydroelectricity is the renewable energy source par excellence as it is non-exhaustible, nonpolluting, and more economically attractive than other options
This study has been conducted with the purpose of determining the hydroelectric potential that can be utilized by Çine dam which will be constructed for irrigation, flood control and for energy production on the Çine stream in Turkey
The potential of Cine hydropower dam is calculated using SIMAHPP 4 Professional software and the dam constructed by a public organization (DSI) Çine dam hydroelectric power plant (HPP) on the same dam is compared with planning data
Summary
There is a general view that hydroelectricity is the renewable energy source par excellence as it is non-exhaustible, nonpolluting, and more economically attractive than other options. Hydropower plants emit much less greenhouse gas than thermal plants do. Greenhouse gas emissions of hydropower are caused by the decay of vegetation in flooded areas and by the extensive use of cement in the dam construction. There are unfavorable local impacts of the use of rivers, social as well as ecological impacts, and they are gaining importance as people become aware of how those impacts affect living standards. Most renewable sources of energy (such as hydroelectricity generation) are capital intensive, but have lower operational cost than thermal and nuclear options. The high initial cost is a serious barrier for its growth in developing countries, where most of the untapped economic potential is located
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