Hydro-Mechanical Irrigation Project Technical Report
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Contents
Contents
Contents
1.ProjectDescription
a.HydroelectricPotential
Hydro-mechanical system
2.ResourceAssessment
a.Hydro-MechanicalSystem
i.Headwater, Tailwater, and FlowData
ii.Head LossEstimates
iii.Hydro-Mechanical Power Output and Annual EnergyProduction
3.Project EconomicAssessment
a.Total ProjectCost
b.EnergySavings
c.Economics andFinancing
4.Project Construction and EquipmentInformation
a.Equipment Models, Warranties andCertificates
b.Project DevelopmentSchedule
Final Design and Purchasing
Project Construction and Installation
Project Commissioning
5.Qualifications of the ProjectTeam
Appendix A: Location Map and Project Layout
Appendix B: Installed Cost Estimate
Appendix C: Hydroelectric Site Assessment
1.ResourceAssessment
a.HydroelectricSystem
1.ProjectDescription
a.HydroelectricPotential
The following tables summarize the preliminary specifications of the pipeline, center pivot, and hydro- mechanical system.
Hydro-mechanical system
Item / DescriptionNumber of pivot/turbine sets
Suggested make/model of hydropower turbines
Type of water source
Name of water source
Type of operation (manual or automatic)
Net power output of turbine (each)
Estimated available dynamic head pressure
Estimated average available flow rate
Average irrigation season
Estimated average annual energy consumption
Estimated annual value of energy replacement
Pipeline and Sprinklers
Item / DescriptionPipeline size, material
Pipeline length (approximate)
Pipeline capacity
Sprinkler make, type
Sprinkler 1: length and area covered
Sprinkler 2: length and area covered
HPU requirement
Pressure requirement
Application rate @ 0.65 cfs x 2
System configuration options / Peak requirements (sprinkler + turbine)
Excess pressure
Excess flow
Estimated installed cost of project Turbines
Sprinklers, intake, fittings Pipeline
Labor
Total Installed Cost
2.ResourceAssessment
a.Hydro-MechanicalSystem
i.Headwater, Tailwater, and FlowData
ii.Head LossEstimates
iii.Hydro-Mechanical Power Output and Annual EnergyProduction
3.Project EconomicAssessment
a.Total ProjectCost
b.EnergySavings
c.Economics andFinancing
The following table is a sample of technical and financial assistance from EQIP and ACRE3 that this project may qualify for under the RCPP Irrigation Hydro program.
USDA NRCS - EQIP2016 Colorado Environmental Quality Incentives Program Payment Schedule
Practice / Scenario / Unit / Regular EQIP - East Slope / HU EQIP -
East Slope / Notes
430 Irrigation Pipeline / HDPE (Iron Pipe Size & Tubing) / Pound
430 Irrigation Pipeline / Micro Hydro-mechanical Power Plant / Horsepower
442 Irrigation System, Sprinkler / Center Pivot System / Acre
449 Irrigation Water Management / Basic IWM = 30 acres / Acre
587 Structure for Water Control / Concrete Turnout Structure / Cubic Yard
587 Structure for Water Control / Concrete Turnout Structure - Small / Each
587 Structure for Water Control / Cleaning Screens / Pound
CDA ACRE3
Hydro-mechanical Turbine / Up to 25% of installed cost of turbine
Technical Assistance (In-Kind) / Up to $5,000 or as required (In-kind - CDA and NRCS staff)
Other Project Costs / CDA Discretionary Incentives
4.Project Construction and EquipmentInformation
a.Equipment Models, Warranties andCertificates
b.Project DevelopmentSchedule
The following table summarizes the proposed project development schedule.
Task / Begin / EndFinal design and purchasing
Project Construction
Project Commissioning
Final Design and Purchasing
The final design will begin as soon as financing is approved and contracts have been signed. Design and purchasing should take about six weeks.
Project Construction and Installation
Construction of the diversion, pipeline, irrigation system, and turbine should begin and end in ______.
Project Commissioning
Project commissioning should take one day to complete. This will include inspections and testing by the engineer/contractor and project certification by NRCS. The project inspection should be completed during irrigation season while the necessary water flow is available.
5.Qualifications of the ProjectTeam
Appendix A: Location Map and Project Layout
Appendix B: Installed Cost Estimate
Appendix C: Hydroelectric Site Assessment
1.ResourceAssessment
a.HydroelectricSystem
i.Hydroelectric Efficiency
Hydroelectric Project - EnergyProductionApplicantNameProjectNameDate ProjectDesignFlow: ProjectCapacity: ProjectDesignHead:
Calculated By:
Checked By:
Turbine Information: input parameters into red cells
Turbine Model Type / Variable Flow
Design Efficiency
Use Pelton Design Curve?
Design Flow
Design Head
Minimum Flow Allowed
Maximum Flow Allowed
Note: If a fixed flow turbine is selected, manually enter the appropriate efficiency. The variable flow option uses a standard Pelton efficiency curve; if a different efficiency curve is know, enter efficiency curve information in the grey cells to the right.
Percent Exceeded / Flow Available (cfs) / Turbine Flow (cfs) / Q/Qdesign / Efficiency / Power Output (kW) / Electricity Produced (kWh)
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ii., Power Output and Annual Energy Production