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Pump as turbine – A pico-hydro alternative in Lao People's Democratic Republic

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This paper presents the pico-hydro development status in Lao PDR and introduces the Pump as Turbine (PAT) concept as an alternative for isolated communities (40–500 people). The intention is to provide a long-term reproducible system for communities where pico-hydro propeller turbines are insufficient and proper turbines are expensive. This approach presents a high quality and cost-effective solution for rural electrification which can be installed, commissioned, and maintained by local staff and villagers. Furthermore, a 2kWel PAT-scheme is proposed for a community in the Xiagnabouli province and considers power generation alternatives, sizing, asynchronous motor simulation, civil works, cost estimation, and social aspects.

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  • Arriaga, Mariano, 2010. "Pump as turbine – A pico-hydro alternative in Lao People's Democratic Republic," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(5), pages 1109-1115.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:35:y:2010:i:5:p:1109-1115
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.08.022
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