Predictive cost and maintenance models for bidding and short term scheduling strategies in hydro power plants

该项目的目的是开发基于知识的模型，这些模型可用于估算在间歇和非设计模式下运行水力发电系统所隐含的成本。这些成本表现为增加的维护、供水损失和机会成本或价值。塔斯马尼亚系统的模型将是独一无二的，在这种情况下，将基于知识的系统应用于成本和决策是新颖的。与挪威研究人员合作的机会是存在的。该项目的成功将导致塔斯马尼亚可再生能源资源的更好利用。

The aim of this project is to develop knowledge based models that can be used to estimate the costs implicit in operating hydro-electric power generation systems in intermittent and off-design modes. These costs manifest in increased maintenance, loss of water supply and opportunity costs or values. A model of the Tasmanian system would be unique, and the application of knowledge based systems to cost and decision making in this situation is novel. Opportunities exist to collaborate with Norwegian researchers. The success of the project will lead to better utilization of the Tasmanian renewable energy resource.