UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

KNU 1103 INTRODUCTION TO HYDROPOWER SYSTEM

SEMESTER 2 2016/2017

LECTURER’S NAME: Hazrul Bin Mohamed Basri

DATELINE :

NAME & : Shane Addyson ak Dihoi (59168)

MATRICS NO
TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE

1.0 Objectives……………………………………………………………………… 3

2.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………. 3
2.1 Hydropower System …………………………………………………... 3
2.2 Micro Hydropower System……………………………………………. 3
2.3 Micro Hydropower System in Kampung Assam, Padawan…………… 3

3.0 Methodology…………………………………………………………………... 4

4.0 Results…………………………………………………………………………. 4-6

5.0 References……………………………………………………………………… 7
1.0 OBJECTIVES:

Upon completing the task, the components of UNIMAS micro hydropower system
should have been identified. Furthermore, the evaluation on UNIMAS micro hydropower
system should can be done. In addition, the report on UNIMAS micro hydro system should can
be produce.

2.0 INTRODUCTION:

2.1 Hydropower System:

Hydropower system or also known as water energy system is one of the renewable
energy that use the conversion of water energy into a mechanical. Hydro-turbines convert water
pressure into a mechanical shaft power, which can be used to drive an electricity generator [1].
Figure 1 below shows a simple working principle of a hydropower system.

Figure 1: Illustration of Hydropower System

2.2 Micro hydropower System:

Micro hydropower system is a small scale of hydro power which supply energy from
5-100KW. Most of micro hydro power are used in remote areas where the national grid does
not extend [2]. In many countries, most of the micro hydropower system are used to support
the rural area.

2.3 Micro Hydropower System in Kampung Assam, Padawan:

The constructed micro hydropower in Kampung Assam are used for small industrial
purposes. The installed micro hydropower can generated electricity up to 10KW. Figure 2
below shows the weir and forebay of micro hydropower in Kampung Assam.
 Figure 2: Weir and forebay

3.0 METHODOLOGY:

1. A visit to UNIMAS micro hydropower system at Kampung Assum, Padawan area was
conducted.
2. The component for UNIMAS micro hydropower system was observed and identified.
3. The photo for the construction and component of UNIMAS micro hydropower system
was taken.
4. A simple report on UNIMAS micro hydropower system is produced.

4.0 RESULTS:

MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS NAME OF FUNCTION

COMPONENTS

Weir and forebay Accumulate

(Has depth about water from
3m) the small
waterfall
Sluice gate with Filter the
3 layer screen water (twig,
box filter sand, etc...)
before water
enter the
penstock.

Divert/spill
Spill way excessive
amount of
water in the
weir.

Penstock Carry water

from the
weir to the
turbine
located
inside the
power house.
 Receive
water from
the penstock
Generator and which rotate
alternator the turbine in
the generator
thus produce
electricity in
the
alternator.

Hosts the
turbine,
generator
Power house and any
auxiliary
equipment

Release
Tail race (located water back
outside of the to stream.
power house)
5.0 REFERENCES
[1] Frankiel. P., Bokalders. V., Harvey. A., and Brown. A. (1991). Micro-hydro power: a guide
for development worker. Norton Street, Nottingham: Russell Press Ltd.
[2] Harvey. A. (1993). Micro-hydro design manual, a guide to small scale water power scheme.
Bourton, Rugby, UK: Practical Action Publishing Ltd.