DOI: https://doi.org/10.15368/theses.2010.173
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/408
Date of Award
12-2010
Degree Name
MS in Electrical Engineering
Department/Program
Electrical Engineering
Advisor
Ahmad Nafisi
Abstract
Hydroelectric power generation is not a viable option as a prime source of electrical energy for the Pico Blanco Boy Scout Camp, as determined by this thesis. The hydroelectric power system can only provide a maximum power capacity of 17kW as limited by the available mechanical energy of the water source. This power capacity is inadequate to reliably supply power to the electrical loads at the camp during peak demand periods. The purpose of this thesis was to study the feasibility of supplying the Boy Scout Camp with a renewable source of electrical energy through an exploration of various hydroelectric system design concepts.