Hydroelectric Energy
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Hydroelectric Energy

Renewable Energy and the Environment

  1. 419 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Hydroelectric Energy

Renewable Energy and the Environment

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Providing essential theory and useful practical techniques for implementing hydroelectric projects, this book outlines the resources, power generation technologies, applications, and strengths and weaknesses for hydroelectric technologies. Emphasizing the links between energy and the environment, it serves as a useful background resource and facilitates decision-making regarding which renewable energy technology works best for different types of applications and regions. Including examples, real-world case studies, and lessons learned, each chapter contains exercise questions, references, and ample photographs and technical drawings from actual micro hydropower plants.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2016
ISBN
9781315357164
Edition
1
Subtopic
Energy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Authors
  9. Chapter 1 Development of Hydropower
  10. Chapter 2 Basics of Hydropower
  11. Chapter 3 Site Selection and Feasibility Study for Hydropower Projects
  12. Chapter 4 Intake and Diversion Works
  13. Chapter 5 Headrace
  14. Chapter 6 Gravel Trap, Settling Basin, and Forebay
  15. Chapter 7 Penstocks
  16. Chapter 8 Powerhouse
  17. Chapter 9 Hydraulic Turbines
  18. Chapter 10 Impulse Turbines
  19. Chapter 11 Reaction Turbines
  20. Chapter 12 Very Low Head and River Current Turbines
  21. Chapter 13 Electrical Power
  22. Chapter 14 Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Projects
  23. Chapter 15 Participatory Processes in Hydropower Development
  24. Index