Reducing the Energy Dependency of Water Networks in Irrigation, Public Drinking Water, and Process Industry: REDAWN Project

Carravetta, Armando; Fecarotta, Oreste; Ramos, Helena M.; Mello, María Alice Rostom de; Díaz, J.A. Rodríguez; Morillo, Jorge García; Adeyeye, Kemi; Coughlan, Paul; Gallagher, John; McNabola, Aonghus

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“…The implementation and adoption of MHP systems now need to consider other factors beyond energy efficiency to reduce the per capita or process consumption [26,27]. With ongoing transitions in environmental and policy drivers, the final aspect is stakeholder or community buy-in and legitimacy [21,28], especially as new MHP technological innovation beyond the conventional run-of-river schemes-energy recovery by installing MHP in water distribution networks-are yet to be fully realised in Europe [29][30][31]. Even though they have the potential to increase the overall efficiency of water supply whilst contributing towards sectoral energy demands.…”

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Socio-Technical Viability Framework for Micro Hydropower in Group Water-Energy Schemes

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Most renewable energy (RE) studies focus on technology readiness, environmental benefits and/or cost savings. The market permeation, viability and adoption of RE technologies such as micro hydropower (MHP), however, require the alignment of other interrelated factors, such as the socio-technical, institutional and political dimensions. This is particularly the case where the energy recovery potential in decentralised water networks is being explored as part of a wholesome sustainability strategy by and for individual and communal prosumers. This study employs a socio-technical approach to understand factors that influence the perceived viability and adoption of MHP in group water-energy schemes. Methods included a progressive literature review to formulate a conceptual framework for the implementation of MHP systems. The framework was validated using survey data from representative stakeholders from groups schemes in Ireland and Spain. These stakeholders were sampled and surveyed at the stage of considering the adoption of MHP in their water networks. The findings highlight the push–pull factors and discusses the opportunities and barriers to the adoption of MHP systems. It confirms that the market, institutional and policy context, cost and financial benefits, social support and collaborative services combine to influence the adoption of MHP technology. Thus, a framework for evaluating the socio-technical viability of MHP systems based on these more realistic integrated, multi-dimensional criteria is proposed.

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“…As a consequence, the global investment in the micro-pico-electrical generation has increased because there are free-emission, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy hydro sources [1]. Although the drinking water industry in industrialized regions is one of the most energy-intensive hydraulic-wise sectors, the majority of its energy is consumed inefficiently, which is evident in the surplus of pressure generated within the pipelines by gravity disposition designs and storage systems [2]. Then, pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) are installed in waterworks to control the pressure variation, leading to a wasteful dissipation of energy [3].…”

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Numerical Simulation of a Propeller-Type Turbine for In-Pipe Installation

Monsalve-Cifuentes

Graciano-Uribe

Zuluaga

2021

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In this work, a 76 mm diameter propeller-type turbine is numerically investigated using a parametric study and computational fluid dynamics. The three-dimensional model of the turbine is modeled using data available in the bibliography. A mesh independence study is carried out utilizing a tetrahedron-based mesh with inflation layers around the turbine blade and the pipe wall. The best efficiency point is determined by the maximum hydraulic efficiency of 64.46 %, at a flow rate of 9.72x10-3 m3/s , a head drop of 1.76 m, and a mechanical power of 107.83 W. Additionally, the dimensionless distance y+, pressure, and velocity contours are shown.

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Cost-effectiveness of Hydroelectric Turbines and Pumps as an Alternative to Pressure-Reducing Valves for Electricity Production in Irrigation Lines in Turkey

Dagdelen,

Apaydin

2024

Water Conserv Sci Eng

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Reducing the Energy Dependency of Water Networks in Irrigation, Public Drinking Water, and Process Industry: REDAWN Project

Abstract: The EU funded Interreg project REDAWN is presented, setting a new operational framework for efficiently foster micro-hydropower in water distribution.

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Socio-Technical Viability Framework for Micro Hydropower in Group Water-Energy Schemes

Socio-Technical Viability Framework for Micro Hydropower in Group Water-Energy Schemes

Numerical Simulation of a Propeller-Type Turbine for In-Pipe Installation

Cost-effectiveness of Hydroelectric Turbines and Pumps as an Alternative to Pressure-Reducing Valves for Electricity Production in Irrigation Lines in Turkey

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