Mathematical Modelling of Omkareshwor Hydro-electric plant at Narmada River

Authors

  • Amita Mahor
  • Saroj Rangnekar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v3i0.1906

Keywords:

Hydro-electric system, hydro turbine model, reservoir model, tailrace model, water flow equation.

Abstract

Madhya Pradesh state is forced to optimize the utilization of its water resources due to continuous depletion of the fossil fuels and its present power generation scenario. The state has two cascade schemes of hydro-electric plants one at Chambal river and the other at Narmada river. Narmada river at present has four main hydro plants in cascading mode starting from Bargi, Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh to Sardar Sarovar in the neighboring state of Gujrat. The installed capacities of 2810 MW of these hydro plants feed to the major portion of state's electricity demand.

The proper scheduling of the hydroelectric plants mean, water resources must be used in such a way that, water discharge at an upstream plant is converted into electric energy at downstream plants without spillage. Hydroelectric scheduling of the plants requires a judicious modeling of each of the hydro electric plant for an improved efficiency and arrest possible losses. The paper presents the mathematical model of the Omkareshwar hydroelectric plant as part of cascade scheme at Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.

Key words: Hydro-electric system, hydro turbine model, reservoir model, tailrace model, water flow equation.

Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment Issue No. 3, January, 2008 Page 48-52

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Author Biographies

Amita Mahor

Mrs. Amita Mahor, M. Tech (Heavy Electrical Equipments) is pursuing PhD degree as a full time Reseasrch Scholar in MANIT, Bhopal, India.

Saroj Rangnekar

Dr. Saroj Rangnekar is working as professor and Head of Department of Energy in MANIT Bhopal, India. She is also holding the position of the Dean administration of the Institute. Her field of interests include the Hydroelectric system, control systems and integrated renewable energy system, Modeling and optimization of the renewable energy sources.  

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Published

2009-05-26

How to Cite

Mahor, A., & Rangnekar, S. (2009). Mathematical Modelling of Omkareshwor Hydro-electric plant at Narmada River. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment, 3, 48–52. https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v3i0.1906

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Vol. 3 (2008)

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