Power potential of the Pranburi Irrigation Dam | |
| Author | Sharma, Jaya Ram |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. WA-83-15 |
| Subject(s) | Water-power electric plants Pranburi Irrigation Dam |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study was carried out to assess the power potential of the Pranburi Irrigation Project, situated in Southern Thailand. The water released through the head regulator of the main canal consisting of river release, domestic and industrial supply and irrigation can be used in combination for power generation. As the basic data were only of short duration, monthly rainfall data for 50 years were generated. The water requirements for the diversified cropping pattern were assessed. The rainfall and runoff relationships were established. The simulation technique, considered to be a tool for reservoir analysis was applied to study the response of the system with the furnished information. Based on the simulation result, the theoretical and possible power potentials were studied. The turbine type and general location of the power house were recommended. From this analysis it was found that the project is technically feasible for an average annual energy production of 3,254.8 MWh. |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Resources Research Engineering (WA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prida Thimakorn |
| Examination Committee(s) | Christoph, Ing. Fried ; Gupta, Ashim Das |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Netherlands Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 |