Discussion on the Technical Challenges and Innovations of Large Hydropower Equipment in the future in China
China has abundant hydropower resources and a moderate level of exploitation,far inferior to developed countries in Europe.Under the"Peak Carbon Emissions and Carbon Neutrality"strategy,hydropower,as a clean energy source,will play an anchor role in the new power system dominated by new energy due to its high regulation and stability.The characteristics of resources and economy determine that future hydropower development will tend towards higher water head(high speed)and unit's larger capacity,which determines that the units have the characteristics of ultra-high water head,super-large capacity,and operating in a high-altitude environment.That means the development difficulty of hydropower equipment is extremely high,and the technical challenges are unprecedented,which urgently need to be overcome.This article analyzes and elaborates on the problems and technical challenges faced by China's future hydropower equipment development under special working conditions from multiple perspectives,predicts the development trends of key technologies and application potential of innovative technology,and provides directional references for future technological innovation and breakthroughs in hydropower equipment.
hydropower equipment"Peak Carbon Emissions and Carbon Neutrality"strategyultra-high water headsuper-large capacitytechnical innovation