Modeling of Hydrodynamic Parameters of the Kouilou-Niari River for Energy Efficiency of the Sounda Gorges Hydroelectric Power Plant in Republic of Congo

Journal of Power and Energy Engineering 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yves Pancrace Bowassa-Bob, Flory Lidinga Mobonda, Christian Ngoma Mvoundou, André Pasi Bengi Masata, Timothée Nsongo
DOI: 10.4236/jpee.2026.144004
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

The paper models Kouilou-Niari River hydrodynamics at Sounda to estimate hydropower potential using long-term (1952-2013) flow data and energy-balance relationships. It quantifies seasonal discharge contrasts and propagates these into power and annual energy estimates for candidate turbine configurations. The main result is that a 4-Francis configuration at a net head near 68.5 m yields the best reported compromise, with high installed capacity and capacity factor relative to the other variants.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydropower Displacement Environmental Impact Fish Ecology and Management Studies Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering
Publisher
Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Volume
14
Issue
04
Pages
59–81
Publication date
1 January 2026