Design and Analysis of Reversible Pump Turbines forBetter Energy Management in Nepal

Objectives

To study the global perspective on energy storage systems highlighting the
status of Nepal and assess its opportunities for Pumped Hydro Energy Storage systems.
To develop a reversible pump turbine design for a reference power plant and optimize it using numerical analysis techniques, minimizing instabilities across various operating conditions.
To conduct laboratory-scale performance testing on the reference reversible pump turbine.

Expected Outcomes:
This study will highlight the viable large-scale energy storage options, primarily focusing on pumped-storage hydropower in Nepal to improve grid stability and reliability. This study will provide innovative design strategies for reversible pump turbines based on Nepal’s geographic conditions. This study will provide insights into pumped hydropower integration in Nepal, guiding the government in sustainable energy planning.

Supervisors from Host and Partner Universities
Supervisors:
Biraj Singh Thapa, PhD Assoc. Prof. Kathmandu University
Bjørn Winther Solemslie, PhD Assoc. Prof. Norwegian University of Science andTechnology

Co-Supervisor:
Er. Nischal Pokharel Research Associate, Turbine Testing Lab
Advisor: Sailesh Chitrakar, PhD Assist. Prof. Kathmandu University Faculty Incharge, Turbine Testing Lab

About Me
I am a recent mechanical engineering graduate, currently developing a strong connection with sustainable energy systems, product design and computational methods of problem solving like CFD. I always find joy while performing experiments in the lab. In recent years I am also involved in graphics designing proactively, on which helps me to think divergently to find creative and innovative ideas for the designs.
I am a flexible, empathetic, and adaptable person with good sense of humor. I always carry positive attitude with me and always happy to learn new skills. When I was an undergraduate student, I conducted academic projects related to hydropower, which makes me passionate about the hydropower sector. This
resulted in me joining the Hydro-Himalaya Project at Kathmandu University as a Masters student.

Mausam Bhurtel
MS by Research Student
mausambhurtel@gmail.com
2023 Batch

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