WPTO s Hydropower Program R&D Update

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1 WPTO s Hydropower Program R&D Update Marisol Bonnet, Project Manager, Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) October 3, 2018 Hydraulic Power Committee Fall Retreat & NWHA Technical Conference 1

2 About the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) The U.S. Department of Energy s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) Hydropower Program conducts cutting-edge research and development to support next generation hydropower and pumped storage technologies for a flexible, reliable grid. WPTO invests in earlystage research to accelerate development of innovative water power technologies while ensuring that longterm sustainability and environmental issues are addressed. WPTO supports efforts to validate performance and grid-reliability for new technologies, develop and increase accessibility to necessary testing infrastructure, and evaluate systems-level opportunities and risks. WPTO aggregates, analyzes and disseminates relevant, objective, technical information on water power technologies and related issues to stakeholders and decision-makers. 2

3 Millions Hydropower Program Budget Overview $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $35 $15 $25 $25 $10 $19 $17 $19 $5 $- 3

4 FY19 Congressional Language Within available funds, $35,000,000 is provided for conventional hydropower and pumped storage activities, including $6,600,000 for the purposes of section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of The agreement provides $5,000,000 for a competitive funding opportunity for industry-led research, development, and deployment of cross-cutting energy converter technologies for run-of-river and tailrace applications to better utilize underdeveloped low-head and other hydropower resources. 4

5 Water Power Technologies Office - Funding Mechanisms How can organizations get funds for their R&D priorities? Competitively Selected Awards Competitive award of discretionary grants or cooperative agreements with industry, academic, or national laboratory partners through funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization National Laboratory Funding Direct funding for R&D at national labs is selectively competed Industry, Universities, and Other Partners 60% 40% FY16 FUNDING BY RECIPIENT TYPE National Labs 5

6 Select DOE National Laboratories Lemont, Illinois Idaho Falls, Idaho Golden, Colorado Oak Ridge, Tennessee Richland, Washington 6

7 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth II. Grid Reliability and Resilience III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization IV. Data Sharing and Analysis 7

8 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth II. Grid Reliability and Resilience III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization IV. Data Sharing and Analysis 8

9 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth (HydroNEXT) Early-stage research in technologies and systems to reduce costs and unlock new resources Leverage advanced manufacturing and materials New design paradigms for hydropower project development for multiple environmental and social benefits Upgrades for Existing Hydropower Non-Powered Dams and Conduits New Stream-Reach Development 9

10 Standard Modular Hydropower (SMH) Standardized, modular hydropower designs are optimized for quick manufacturing and deployment, with ecosystem incorporated from the start New Approaches to Designing and Developing New Hydro 10

11 New FOA: Facility Design Concepts for Standard Modular Hydropower Development Building on the SMH project, DOE released a funding opportunity on August 2018 to engage the small hydropower developers in the practical engineering application of SMH concepts. Transformational innovation is desired specifically in the site identification, conceptual, and detailed design phases of the technology development lifecycle. Each awardee will receive up to $1M, in addition to 1,000 hours of technical assistance from ORNL Concept papers received 9/28; full applications due 11/30. 11

12 Technology Innovation Percheron Power Composite Archimedes Screw Turbine with lower installed costs and improved hydraulic efficiencies compared to steel. Individual blade segments produced using advanced manufacturing techniques. 35kW prototype testing at Utah Water Research Laboratory Courtesy of Percheron Power and Utah State University 12

13 Mass Loss (mg) Cold Spray for Improved Cavitation Performance Results suggest that cold spray can produce materials that have a 3-10x improvement in cavitation resistance ASTM G134 Cavitation Testing Time (min) Arc Weld Repair HAZ Base Metal 304L FSW 304L Cold Spray Inc 625 Cold Spray 316 Ability to apply material only where needed to improve performance Can be applied in situ or in manufacturing facility Does not damage base metal 13

14 Environmentally-Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) Four companies were recently awarded $150K each through DOE s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to carry out early-stage, proof-of-concept research into EAL formulations for hydropower applications, including oils, greases, and hydraulic fluids: o Polnox Corporation will develop hydraulic fluids and lubricant formulations for turbine and hydraulic systems. o Artesion, Inc. will develop a hydraulic fluid for hydropower governor applications. o Tetramer Technologies, L.L.C. will create a series of synthetic biodegradable lubricants. o RiKarbon, Inc. will produce environmentally-acceptable lubricants (BioLubes RK ) from natural oils and plant matters. Those companies that move onto the second phase will receive an additional $1M to conduct lab testing. 14

15 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth II. Grid Reliability and Resilience III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization IV. Data Sharing and Analysis 15

16 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles II. Grid Reliability and Resilience Research to evaluate and improve the ability of hydro and pumped storage to provide essential flexibility and reliability services for the rapidly evolving electric grid Improve capabilities to evaluate future grid system conditions and the necessary services that hydro and pumped storage are best suited to provide Support development of innovative hydropower and pumped storage technologies or improvement of existing technologies to expand flexibility / services. 16

17 Advanced Valuation Guidebook for Pumped Storage Development of an advanced valuation methodology for pumped storage hydropower, tested through techno-economic analysis of proposed pumped storage projects at two sites with high-levels of variable generation. A step by step methodology that can be used by PSH developers, plant owners and operators, and other stakeholders to assess the economic value of existing or planned PSH projects. Notice of Opportunity for Technical Assistance (NOTA): Techno- Economic Studies for Pumped Storage Hydropower [Closed July 12] 17

18 New FOA: Pumped Storage Hydropower On August 8, 2018, DOE released a funding opportunity worth up to $7 million for innovations that reduce cost and maximize the value of new PSH. DOE seeks advances in two areas: 1. Disruptive configurations, layouts, or technical designs that address critical barriers to deployment of pumped storage technologies (e.g., time to commissioning) 2. Analysis and modeling enhancements to collectively advance an understanding of PSH capabilities in electric system optimization or optimization of other grid assets Concept papers received 9/28; full applications due 11/30. 18

19 System frequency (Hz) Integrated Hydropower and Energy Storage Systems Increasing flexibility of run-of-river (ROR) 60.1 plants through use of hybrid energy storage systems Time (second) Revenue increases: Battery storage: +12.2% to +15.8% Flywheel: +12.0% to +16.3% 19

20 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth II. Grid Reliability and Resilience III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization IV. Data Sharing and Analysis 20

21 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization Research to research to improve environmental performance for existing and new hydropower technologies Develop monitoring and measurement strategies for evaluating environmental impacts Develop metrics for evaluating environmental sustainability for new hydropower developments and facilities Assess impacts of long-term hydrologic variations 21

22 Biologically-Based Design and Evaluation (BioDE) Tools for Hydro Turbines New open-source computer-driven design tools to improve fish survival while maintaining efficiency and generation for new turbines. Advanced CFD models are used to characterize the environment of proposed turbines, i.e., pressure, shear, and probability of blade strike and collision. Analysis software (BioPA) integrates CFD results (dose) with lab experiment results (response) to provide a relative index of biological performance for different turbine designs. 22

23 Recent FOA: Fish Passage Solutions at Hydropower Dams Four projects selected under a funding opportunity for innovative solutions to provide effective fish passage through hydropower dams while reducing construction and operation costs. Topic Area 1: Testing the Effects of Innovative Fish Passage Technologies Topic Area 2: Advancing Innovative Methods and Technologies to Improve Fish Passage Alden Research Lab Black Bear Hydro Partners Electric Power Research Institute University of Massachusetts Amherst 23

24 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles I. Technology R&D for Low-Impact Hydropower Growth II. Grid Reliability and Resilience III. Environmental R&D and System Optimization IV. Data Sharing and Analysis 24

25 WPTO Hydropower Program s Key Roles IV.Data Sharing and Analysis Supply objective data and analysis, often based on information collected over the course of other WPTO research efforts, to decision makers and important hydropower industry stakeholders Document and disseminate successful regulatory process practices Develop opportunities and collaborative mechanisms to increase coordination among permitting agencies 25

26 HydroSource (previously known as NHAAP) An Information Resource for Current and Future Hydropower HydroSource.ornl.gov 26

27 HydroSource (previously known as NHAAP) 27

28 Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process Problem Statement: The cost, time, and risk associated with hydropower regulatory processes, or the preparation (e.g., studies) required for regulatory agency review are not well documented and synthesized in the public domain and the impact on hydropower deployment is relatively unknown. Research Tasks: Literature compilation and review of existing data on hydropower licensing and other regulatory authorizations Analysis of Federal, state, and tribal roles in hydropower licensing and other relevant regulatory authorizations Stakeholder workshops, interviews, and webinars with Federal, state, and tribal representatives, developers, and NGOs Hydropower licensing timeline database and statistical analysis 28

29 THANK YOU Questions? 29