Question

1. Hydroelectric power is generated at a dam that produces a head of 180 ft and a reservoir containing 30 x 10⁶ m³ of water. Calculate the amount of energy can be generated from this reservoir by a turbine generator system whose overall efficiency is 50%. Consider the yield and load factor are both 0.75.
2. If the yield factor measurement for the above power plant is increase to 110%, the amount of energy generated will be increase. You can either support or argue with the above statement by showing the detail calculation.   Evaluate your answer with the detail explanation on how can the yield factor be improved.
3. Describe diversity factor and relate its value with the cost of generating power in a specific power station.

Answer 1

180 feet is approximately 54.86 meter please comment if u had any doubt