Energy recovery in a commercial building using pico-hydropower turbines: An Australian case study

Thyer, Sascha; White, Tony

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16709

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“…The method involved incorporating a low-head pico-hydro turbine with a propeller design into a filtration system of a commercial building. 27 This turbine successfully generated approximately 10% of the energy required to pump saltwater through the system. The power production was consistently sustained at about 1 kW, with an estimated annual recovery of 9846 kWh.…”

Section: Open Well Ppsh Grid Connectedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This amount of energy may seem small, but it is equivalent to the energy consumption of an average Australian household. 27 Techno-economic performance of varying sizing of a residential microgrid in Egypt with different ToU demand response based on load shifting algorithms is carried out in Ref. 28.…”

Section: Open Well Ppsh Grid Connectedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A case study showcases an innovative method for harnessing small hydropower energy in a public aquarium building in Australia. The method involved incorporating a low‐head pico‐hydro turbine with a propeller design into a filtration system of a commercial building 27 . This turbine successfully generated approximately 10% of the energy required to pump saltwater through the system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This corresponds to an annual emission of 7.88 t of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2‐e), which makes up around 0.9% of the total CO2‐emissions resulting from grid energy. This amount of energy may seem small, but it is equivalent to the energy consumption of an average Australian household 27 . Techno‐economic performance of varying sizing of a residential microgrid in Egypt with different ToU demand response based on load shifting algorithms is carried out in Ref.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Feasibility of integrated solar photovoltaic pico‐pumped storage self‐sustained system for multi‐storey building in India

Balachandran,

Ponnusamy

2024

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This study explores the potential of utilizing a pico‐pumped storage system (PPSH) as an energy storage solution to enhance the integration of renewable energy sources in a multi‐story building. The study seeks to evaluate the system's ability to fulfil the energy requirements of a part of a multi‐storey building, considering factors such as cost‐effectiveness, longevity, and environmental impact. Basic relationships are used to model both floating solar PV systems and pumped storage systems in MATLAB. An algorithm based on linear programming is used to generate the optimal schedule, while a particle swarm optimization‐based algorithm is employed for the optimal design of the proposed system. In order to analyze the economic feasibility, the levelized cost of solar energy and the levelized cost of stored energy are estimated. An optimally sized floating solar PV integrated pico pumped storage system with an optimal operating strategy can perform technically. However, due to practical limitations, the system's dimensions cannot accommodate real‐world storage requirements. When levelized costs are considered, a pico‐pumped storage system becomes less appealing than battery storage systems, particularly if a new storage tank is to be constructed. Compared to battery storage systems, pumped storage systems have a lower energy density, which requires more space and height, especially in buildings. Pumped storage systems, on the other hand, have a longer lifespan and a lower environmental impact. Overall, the proposed system, along with an optimal scheduling algorithm, provides a long‐term solution for energy storage, aligning with the growing global emphasis on lowering carbon emissions and embracing renewable energy sources. Although there may be a high initial investment requirement and a restricted storage capacity, the sustained advantages of energy independence and a diminished carbon footprint render it an appealing option for environmentally conscious communities and green buildings.

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Section: Open Well Ppsh Grid Connectedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Open Well Ppsh Grid Connectedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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2024

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“…The proposed method can be applied for hydroelectricity production, as well as for heat and cold recovery. The authors of [14] present the use of a propeller-driven pyroelectric turbine to recover approximately 10% of the energy needed to pump water through the filtration system in an existing building. Energy recovery by means of water turbines at the outlets of wastewater treatment plants is proposed in [15].…”

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Analysis of the Possibilities of Energy Recovery from Gravity Flows in Pipelines in a Copper Ore Enrichment Plant

Płusa,

Kocewiak,

Duda

2024

Energies

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Considering the need to reduce climate change and energy costs, the possibilities of energy recovery have been sought for many years, even if this should involve significant complexity of the technological process. Attempts to recover energy from a flowing medium containing a large amount of a solid phase are rather rare. This is mainly due to unfavorable erosion and sludge phenomena. The aim of this work is to analyze the possibility of recovering energy from gravity flows in the pipelines of a copper ore enrichment plant. The analysis will be carried out for a system operating in a plant in Poland. An energy recovery device will be designed taking into account the flow of a two-phase medium. For this purpose, flow calculations will be performed. The calculation results obtained for the two-phase flow will be verified based on the experimental results presented in the literature. The simulations will make it possible to determine the power of the designed device.

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Potential of the Archimedes screw to generate sustainable green energy for mini, micro, and pico hydro Turbine power stations: An extensive analysis

Thakur,

Kashyap,

Kumar

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Energy Strategy Reviews

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Energy recovery in a commercial building using pico-hydropower turbines: An Australian case study

Cited by 6 publications

References 82 publications

Feasibility of integrated solar photovoltaic pico‐pumped storage self‐sustained system for multi‐storey building in India

Feasibility of integrated solar photovoltaic pico‐pumped storage self‐sustained system for multi‐storey building in India

Analysis of the Possibilities of Energy Recovery from Gravity Flows in Pipelines in a Copper Ore Enrichment Plant

Potential of the Archimedes screw to generate sustainable green energy for mini, micro, and pico hydro Turbine power stations: An extensive analysis

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