Micro Hydroelectric Reservoir Use for creating and Uninterrupted Power Supply; Production case Studies in Iceland
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description: Micro hydroelectric installations are an established power generation system that have been applied in Iceland previously. Combinations of hydroelectric storage and intermittent resources, such as wind, are also an established method of creating a consistent supply with no power failure. Furthermore, the problems of effectively storing electricity for future use are a key problem in the establishment of an effective electrical system. This research created a theoretical micro hydroelectric power plant, combined with a downsized model of an existing wind turbine, and a theoretical hydroelectric reservoir for storage. This research defines a micro hydropower plant as having 1MW installed capacity or less. This thesis then tested the ability to maintain a considerable consistent output that outstretches the domestic needs of an average household. The key aim of the research was to establish the effective storage status of the reservoir itself. It was found to be key to the maintenance of the system’s consistent generation, both for meeting domestic need, as well as maintaining a consistent and uninterrupted generational output. As Iceland generally doesn't lack domestic electrical supply, a series of production case studies were tested against the consistent output of the micro hydroelectric installation. The consistent electrical output was measured in terms of ability to support industrial and agricultural scenarios. The micro generation system was found to be suited to powering hydrogen electrolysers, small scale aquaponics farming systems, and a 1 to 2 rack data centre for personal use. These were found to be heavily reliant on the reservoir to meet key power shortages across the yearly generation period.
abstract: Micro hydroelectric installations are an established power generation system that have been applied in Iceland previously. Combinations of hydroelectric storage and intermittent resources, such as wind, are also an established method of creating a consistent supply with no power failure. Furthermore, the problems of effectively storing electricity for future use are a key problem in the establishment of an effective electrical system. This research created a theoretical micro hydroelectric power plant, combined with a downsized model of an existing wind turbine, and a theoretical hydroelectric reservoir for storage. This research defines a micro hydropower plant as having 1MW installed capacity or less. This thesis then tested the ability to maintain a considerable consistent output that outstretches the domestic needs of an average household. The key aim of the research was to establish the effective storage status of the reservoir itself. It was found to be key to the maintenance of the system’s consistent generation, both for meeting domestic need, as well as maintaining a consistent and uninterrupted generational output. As Iceland generally doesn't lack domestic electrical supply, a series of production case studies were tested against the consistent output of the micro hydroelectric installation. The consistent electrical output was measured in terms of ability to support industrial and agricultural scenarios. The micro generation system was found to be suited to powering hydrogen electrolysers, small scale aquaponics farming systems, and a 1 to 2 rack data centre for personal use. These were found to be heavily reliant on the reservoir to meet key power shortages across the yearly generation period.
author: Jones, Huw Coverdale, 1989-
language: en
keywords: Umhverfis- og auðlindafræði, Virkjanir, Vatnsaflsvirkjanir, Raforkuframleiðsla
date published: 2017-09-27T10:30:48Z
date modified: 2026-07-27T21:37:05Z
provider: University of Iceland
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: University of Iceland

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