| Description |
1 online resource (438 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Authors; Chapter 1: Development of Hydropower; 1.1 Ancient History of Waterpower; 1.1.1 Waterwheel Designs from Ancient Times; 1.1.2 Waterpower in Other Parts of the World in Antiquity; 1.2 Waterpower's Contribution to the Industrial Revolution; 1.2.1 Waterwheel to Water Turbine; 1.2.2 Hydroelectricity; 1.2.3 Size Classification; 1.3 Drivers of and Deterrents to Hydropower Development; 1.3.1 Climate Change; 1.3.2 Hydropower for Energy Access; Notes |
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Chapter 3: Site Selection and Feasibility Study for Hydropower Projects3.1 Overview; 3.2 Measurement of Head; 3.2.1 Level Machines, Theodolites, or Total Stations; 3.2.2 Global Positioning System (GPS); 3.2.3 Abney Level; 3.3 Measurement Procedure; 3.3.1 Measurement of River Flows; 3.3.2 Flow Measurements Using a Conductivity Meter; 3.3.2.1 Measurement Procedure; 3.3.2.2 Discharge Measurement; 3.3.2.3 Determination of K Value; 3.3.3 Flow Measurements Using a Current Meter; 3.3.3.1 Flow Measurement Procedure; 3.3.3.2 Calibration of Current Meter; 3.4 Flow Measurement Using Float Method |
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3.4.1 Float Method Procedure3.5 Sizing of a Micro or Mini Hydropower Plant; 3.5.1 Flow Duration Curve; 3.6 Site Selection; 3.6.1 Market Study and Licensing; 3.6.2 Site Selection and Layout; 3.6.3 Feasibility Study; 3.7 Project Implementation Schedule; Chapter 4: Intake and Diversion Works; 4.1 Overview; 4.2 Types of Intake; 4.2.1 Side Intake; 4.2.2 Bottom Intake; 4.2.3 Frontal Intake; 4.2.4 Diversion Weir; 4.3 Trash Racks for Intakes; 4.3.1 Orifice Design; 4.3.2 Use of Gates at Orifice; 4.4 River Training Works; 4.4.1 Head Over Weir; References |
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Chapter 5: Headrace5.1 Overview ; 5.2 Basic Criteria for Headrace Sizing; 5.2.1 Other Considerations for Headrace Canals; 5.2.1.1 Earthen Canal; 5.2.1.2 Stone Masonry Canal; 5.2.1.3 Concrete Canals; 5.3 Headrace Canal Design; 5.3.1 Manning's Equation; 5.3.2 Headrace Canal Design Procedure; 5.4 Spillways; 5.4.1 Location of Spillways; 5.4.2 Spillway Design; 5.4.3 Design of Spillway; 5.5 Headrace Pipe; 5.5.1 General; 5.5.2 Design Criteria; 5.5.3 Design Procedure; References |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
References Chapter 2: Basics of Hydropower; 2.1 Hydropower Types and Their Components; 2.2 Power Output from Hydroelectric Power Plants; 2.3 Types and Components of Hydropower; 2.3.1 Waterways; 2.3.2 Dam or Diversion Weir; 2.3.3 Intake and Headworks; 2.3.4 Headrace; 2.3.5 Gravel Trap and Settling Basin; 2.3.6 Spillway; 2.3.7 Crossings; 2.3.8 Forebay; 2.3.9 Penstock Pipe; 2.3.10 Anchor Block; 2.3.11 Support Pier; 2.3.12 Powerhouse; 2.3.12.1 Inside the Powerhouse; 2.4 Storage Type Hydroelectric Plants |
| Notes |
Chapter 6: Gravel Trap, Settling Basin, and Forebay |
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Print version record |
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Water-power.
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Hydroelectric generators.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- Alternative & Renewable.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- Electrical.
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Hydroelectric generators.
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Water-power.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Karki, Ajoy
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| ISBN |
9781439811689 |
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1439811687 |
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9781315338101 |
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9781315357164 |
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1315338106 |
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9781315374840 |
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131535716X |
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1315374846 |
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