Study of the variant of application of pressure type of derivation designed as a pipeline

Abstract

Hydropower has become one of the most reliably functioning elements of the energy complex under the economic transformations taking place in Russia. Small hydropower has taken a stable position as a component of the energy sector in many countries of the world. Many small rivers in the Russian Federation form about half of the total volume of the country’s river flow. Experts estimate the energy potential of Russia’s small rivers at 380 billion kWh. Small hydropower plants have advantages, which make this equipment more and more popular. We note the environmental safety of mini hydropower plants - an important criterion considering environmental protection issues. Small hydropower plants have no harmful effect on the properties or quality of water. We can use water areas (where small hydroelectric power plants are installed) for both fishery activities and as a source of water supply for settlements. Small HPPs do not need large bodies of water to operate. They can operate using the energy of small rivers and even streams. The purpose of the article is to study the variant of application of pressure type of derivation designed as a pipeline.