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PRIYABRATA ADHIKARY
B.E. (Mechanical - Jadavpur University, Kolkata)
M.E. (W.R. & Hydraulic Engineering - Jadavpur University, Kolkata)
Index No.: D-7/ISLM/20/15
&
2017
Dedicated
To
My Father, Mother, Spouse and Daughter
JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
KOLKATA-700032, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
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5. List of Presentations in Conferences (National / International / Global):
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., A cup of power in rural locations: Case
Study of micro hydropower generation from drinking water, Paper No.: GCRE
2016-317015, G.C.R.E.-2016, 2016, (Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT,
Patna, India)
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., Turbine selection for small hydropower
plant: A multi-criteria optimization technique approach, Paper No.: GCRE 2016-
318215, G.C.R.E.-2016, 2016, (Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT,
Patna, India)
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., Energy recovery in existing
infrastructures with small hydropower plants: A review, Paper No.: GCRE 2016-
318715, G.C.R.E.-2016, 2016, (Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT,
Patna, India) [Best Poster Award]
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., C.F.D. ANALYSIS OF 12V 10W DC MICRO
HYDRO TURBINE: A CASE STUDY, Paper No.: NCETPFS-2016-F036, N.C.E.T.P.F.S.-
2016, 2016, (Department of Mathematics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India)
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., Micro Hydropower Generation from
Rural Drinking W.T.P.: C.F.D. Analysis & It’s Validation, FMFP 2016 Paper No-001,
F.M.F.P.-2016, 2016, (Applied Mechanics Department, MNNIT, Allahabad, India)
• Adhikary P., Roy P.K. and Mazumdar A., Hydro Turbine Runner Material
Selection: Application of M.C.D.A. or M.C.D.M., FMFP 2016 Paper No-002,
F.M.F.P.-2016, 2016, (Applied Mechanics Department, MNNIT, Allahabad, India)
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School of Water Resources Engineering
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Law & Management
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, W.B., India
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Priyabrata Adhikary who got his name registered on 15th January 2015
absolutely based upon his own work under the supervision/s of Prof.
(Dr.) Asis Mazumdar and Dr. Pankaj Kumar Roy, and that neither his
thesis nor any part of it has been submitted for any degree / diploma or
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THESIS SUPERVISOR-1
Prof. (Dr.) Asis Mazumdar
Director and Professor - School of Water Resources Engineering
Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032, India
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THESIS SUPERVISOR-2
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Roy
Associate Professor - School of Water Resources Engineering
Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700 032, India
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School of Water Resources Engineering
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Law & Management
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, W.B., India
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thanks, are also due to all the faculties, research scholars and staffs of School of Water
Resources Engineering (S.W.R.E.), Jadavpur University and the Regional Centre, N.A.E.B.,
Jadavpur University for their help and support.
Last but not the least; I am also grateful to my parents and family members for their earnest
support.
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PRIYABRATA ADHIKARY
B.M.E. (JU), M.E. (JU)
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SYNOPSIS
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there was an estimate (approx.) in 2008,
22% of the world’s populations, living without access to electricity, 85% of whom live in rural
areas. Of the 1.4 billion people in the world who have no access to electricity, India accounts for
over 300 million. Such an energy situation for the poor villagers is unacceptable. It is possible to
achieve universal energy access in the foreseeable future, and modern renewable energy
technologies can play a crucial role in achieving this goal. However, technology alone is not
enough and universal access requires sustainable operation and business models, political
efforts and targeted public support.
There are three basic technical approaches in bringing electricity to remote areas: First option is
simply to extend the national electricity grid. Second option is based on electricity mini-grids,
which can provide electricity generation at the local level, using village-wide distribution
networks. Third or cheapest approach is through Basic Electricity Home Systems (BEHS). In
these stand-alone systems (Pico Hydro / Solar / Wind etc.), power generation unit is installed
close to the load and there are no transmission and distribution costs. Moreover, to keep prices
affordable, components can be minimized and capacities maintained low, mainly serving small
DC appliances for domestic LED lighting and communication (e.g. radio, mobile phone etc.).
MNRE has ambitious programs for deployment of such off-grid renewable power and
decentralized renewable energy systems for rural applications. Here we have studied a 12V DC
Pico Hydro Plant (installed in a drinking water pipeline of a rural W.T.P.). Such multipurpose
Pico Hydro Plants are also gaining importance rapidly. In these schemes electricity generation is
not the primary priority but the secondary. This system implies the integration of the Small
Micro or Pico Hydro Plant in the existing water infrastructure while guaranteeing its primary
function (i.e. irrigation dams, waste-water treatment plants, water treatment plants etc.).
The thesis starts (Chapter-1) with a general introduction of conventional as well as non-
conventional (renewable) energy resources. Discussion on the global and local energy aspects
are also done. Few major global renewable energy projects are also discussed. In Chapter-2,
literature review on Small Micro or Pico Hydro Plants are presented including power generation
from other water infrastructures. Chapter-3 gives general information on Small Micro or Pico
Hydro Plants, their equipment’s, project management etc. The present research problem
formulation has been described in Chapter-4. Basic principles of the various Multi Criteria
Decision Analysis or Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDA or MCDM) methods for optimized
Pico Hydro Plant unit selection, as used in our study are presented in Chapter-5. A successful
demonstration of (12V DC Pico Hydro Plant) design, modelling, simulation (CFD / MATLAB) and
analysis is presented in Chapter-6. The work is further extended to the experimental field study
of 12V DC Pico Hydro Plant through Pico Hydro Turbine selection (MCDA or MCDM), it’s
installation, testing and validation is discussed in Chapter-7. Finally, in Chapter-8, summary of
major findings and scopes for the future work are discussed.
This research is motivated by the need to help Small Micro or Pico Hydro Plants – consultants,
owners, NGOs or developers for bringing electricity to rural and/or remote hilly areas.
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