Geospatial Technology for Mapping Suitable Sites for Hydro Power Plant
Nagraj S. Patil1, I. T. Shirkol2, S. G. Joshi3
1Dr. Nagraj S. Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad (Karnataka), India.
2Prof. I. T. Shirkol, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad (Karnataka), India.
3Prof. S. G. Joshi, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 8 August 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 August 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 August 2013 | PP: 156-160 | Volume-3 Issue-3, August 2013 | Retrieval Number: C1130083313/13©BEIESP
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Abstract: Hydropower is one possible method of generating electric power close to potential consumers. The accessibility of the possible sites which are mostly located in rural and mountainous areas, large amount of data is required, consumes huge amount of money and time. Since small hydropower schemes, used to produce electrical energy which is benefited for nearby small towns, villages or small industries. Expensive ground investigations must be carefully targeted to the areas which are most likely to yield useful sites for hydropower development. In order to cope with these problems, the present study proposes the use of Geospatial Technology & Soil Water Analysis Tool (SWAT) hydrological model to select the feasible sites of small hydropower projects. The study using the above methodology to identifies suitable site in Bennihalla catchment, for small scale hydropower development. The hydrological factors yield a map representing an overall feasible potential site for small hydropower development. In the present study sub catchment 1 and outlet of the catchment are more suitable for small scale hydropower plant.
Keywords: Micro Mini Hydropower Plant, Geospatial Technology, SWAT Hydrological Model, etc.
Scope of the Article: Energy Efficient Building Technology