You have been asked to conduct a preliminary study to identify one location on the Eyre Peninsula (South Australia) that may be appropriate for a pumped hydropower facility. The client has provided nothing specific, nor any data. It is expected that you will: Identify at least one potential area for pumped hydropower systems. Provide an indication of work required for installation of any farms/systems. Justify any assumptions you make.
| Mechanical engineering |
You are to write a consulting report of no more than three pages in length for the body (Introduction to Conclusion), plus all calculations in appendices (which can be as many pages as you need.
Scenario
Local councils and businesses wish to consider the idea of pumped hydropower as an energy storage option for the Eyre Peninsula and beyond.
Your Task
You have been asked to conduct a preliminary study to identify one location on the Eyre Peninsula (South Australia) that may be appropriate for a pumped hydropower facility. The client has provided nothing specific, nor any data.
It is expected that you will:
Identify at least one potential area for pumped hydropower systems. Provide an indication of work required for installation of any farms/systems. Justify any assumptions you make.