Improvement of water conveying efficiency in hydroelectric power generation systems by optimising pipe friction losses

输水系统表面的细菌和藻类泥的生长大大减少了塔斯马尼亚水力发电系统的净发电量。 该项目的目的是制定一个最佳的维护策略，以控制这种增长，这将平衡维护停机时间与电力生产的潜在增长。将研究清洁技术和表面涂层的生长反应。 这种可再生能源增加发电量的潜力将为塔斯马尼亚带来可观的经济效益。

The growth of bacterial and algal slimes on the surface of water conveying system significantly reduces the net electricity generation from Tasmania's hydroelectric system. The aim of this project is to develop an optimal maintenance strategy to control this growth which will balance maintenance downtime against the potential increase in electricity production. The growth response to cleaning techniques and surface coatings will be investigated. The potential for increased power production from this renewable energy source will have considerable economic benefit for Tasmania.