| Title |
A Study on the Application of Micro Hydro Power Generator at the Water Treatment Plant |
| Authors |
Jong-Gyeum Kim ; Young-Jeen Park ; IL-Jung Kim |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.5207/JIEIE.2014.28.9.067 |
| Keywords |
Induction Generator ; Linear Load ; Non-Linear Load ; Voltage Drop ; Water Treatment |
| Abstract |
Inflow or outflow from the water treatment plant and the sewage water has potential energy. If this potential energy can be converted into electrical energy by water turbine generator, it can help to save energy because of the high capacity utilization. So recently, micro hydro power plant is reviewed in the water treatment facility. If generation capacity is low, induction generator is primarily used. If output capacity is low, generated power is supplied to the inside load. Induction generator can cause voltage drop by the inrush current at a start-up and requires reactive power for magnetization. In this study, we analyzed the flow of power and voltage variation against inrush current that occurs when the induction generator starts under the terms that loads of linear and non-linear of the water purification plant are used. Analysis results are that the voltage drop is within an allowable range and the power factor is slightly reduced by the need of reactive power. |