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Published on: November 13, 2017
Dataset for off-grid micro-hydroelectric community system under drought conditions
Kathleen B Aviso1, Isidro Antonio V Marfori2, Raymond R Tan1
1Chemical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
This study details an off-grid micro-hydroelectric power system providing electricity, water, and ice for a community. It includes backup diesel generators and simulation data for drought scenario analysis.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Community Infrastructure
Background:
- Off-grid communities often face energy and resource challenges.
- Micro-hydroelectric power offers a sustainable solution for remote areas.
- Integrated systems are crucial for reliable resource provision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the process matrix for an integrated off-grid system.
- To enable performance simulation of the system under drought conditions.
- To support research on resilient community infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Development of a balanced process matrix for the system.
- Inclusion of micro-hydroelectric and diesel generator power sources.
- Data compilation for simulation of various drought scenarios.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive dataset for system performance analysis is provided.
- The process matrix allows for detailed system simulation.
- The data facilitates evaluation under resource scarcity.
Conclusions:
- The presented data is vital for understanding off-grid system resilience.
- Simulation using this data can inform future system design and management.
- This work supports the development of sustainable community resources.
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