Research on the Oxygen Eco-Compensation Benefit of Hydropower Station to Thermal Power Station

Abstract

The oxygen ecological compensation benefit is an attempt proposed on the premises of oxygen depletion theory. After proposing the definition of oxygen ecological compensation benefit of hydropower to thermal power, the CDM method is employed to obtain the carbon dioxide emission reduction of the reservoir and then calculate the reduction of oxygen consumption in cases where thermal power is replaced by hydropower to generate electricity. And finally, Liujiaxia hydropower station of the Yellow River is taken as an example to obtain that the oxygen ecological compensation benefit of the hydropower station in target year 2020 is 51.55 million yuan. The study provides scientific basis for water and electricity prices setting and also provides reference for China's electric power structure reform.