Optimum Energy Production in Hydroelectric Power Plants

In this study, it is aimed to obtain the highest energy that can be obtained from hydroelectric power plants (HPP) by providing minimum water consumption. Accordingly, with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method applied according to the characteristics of the plants specified in the study (Atatürk, Karakaya, Keban, Altınkaya and Deriner), the highest electricity production capacities that can be produced from the plants were obtained by reaching the optimum flow rate, water consumption value from the Matlab/Simulink model diagrams. The best solution obtained according to the PSO algorithm method is presented in terms of global best (Gbest), particle best (Pbest) energy production and water consumption. Energy production and target function values (fitness) for each flow rate range were tried to be determined pointwise. As a result, existing or new HEPP’s to be established should be provided with a balance between energy production and water consumption, sustainable, well-manageable and more efficient.