Small Hydropower: Design and Analysis presents a comprehensive guide to the design, operation and maintenance of small hydropower plants. Using detailed diagrams and illustrations, the book examines the classifications, components, equipment, feasibility and analysis of each aspect of SHPs. Following a broad introduction, the book discusses classification approaches based on head, discharge, capacity, etc., analyzes site selection, and gives an overview of key development stages. SHP components for civil engineering works and electro-mechanical equipment have dedicated chapters that are followed by a chapter on how to design new components for the civil, mechanical and electrical aspects of a plant.

Subsequent chapters provide guidance on economic and financial analysis, environmental impact, troubleshooting and diagnosis in operating plants, and refurbishment and upgradation of SHPs, when and why this is needed, and how to approach it. Finally, several case studies provide real-world examples of SHPs in operation, giving readers insight into the practical needs of operating SHPs.

Addresses all aspects of small hydropower, including civil works, hydro-mechanical, power generation and distribution, costing and financial analysis, environmental impact, and plant refurbishment and upgrading
Provides dedicated chapters on the environmental and ecological impacts of small hydropower plants
Assesses common problems in SHPs and provides tools for troubleshooting, diagnosis and solutions, including for site-specific issues
Presents detailed real-world case studies showing the application of key aspects of SHP design, operation, maintenance, environmental and ecological assessment, and refurbishment

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Information

Publisher

Elsevier

Year

2023

ISBN

9780323986328

Topic

Physical Sciences

Subtopic

Energy

Cover Image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of abbreviations
Chapter 1. Introduction to small hydropower
Chapter 2. Classification of small hydropower schemes
Chapter 3. Investigation and site selection for small hydropower system
Chapter 4. Components of civil works
Chapter 5. Elements of small hydropower: mechanical equipment
Chapter 6. Elements of small hydropower: electrical equipment and control
Chapter 7. Elements of small hydropower plant: the powerhouse
Chapter 8. Stages for development of small hydropower projects
Chapter 9. Economic and financial aspects of small hydropower
Chapter 10. Environmental impacts of small hydropower system
Chapter 11. Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in small SHPs
Chapter 12. Refurbishment and upgradation of small hydropower plants
Appendix A. Case study
Index