Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0347167

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0347167

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Improvement of water conveying efficiency in hydroelectric power generation systems by optimising pipe friction losses. The growth of bacterial and algal slimes on the surface of water conveying system significantly reduces the net electricity generation from Tasmania's hydroelectric system. The aim of this project is to develop an optimal maintenance strategy to control this growth which will balance maintenance downtime against the potential increase in electricity production. The growth response to cleaning techniques and surface coatings will be investigated. The potential for increased power production from this renewable energy source will have considerable economic benefit for Tasmania.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 04-2003

End Date: 04-2006

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $350,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Photogrammetry And Remote Sensing | Bacteriology | Civil Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Hydro-electric

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