Hydropower provides a complete discussion of the most up-to-date considerations of this method of creating renewable energy. After introducing the method’s history, the author explores various considerations for engineers, planners and managers who need to determine the best placement and size of a plant. The book then presents various types of hydropower systems, such as Run-of-River Schemes and various types of Dam and Turbines, also considering the important economic, environmental and geological impacts of each. Those involved in the planning, design and management of hydropower systems, such as engineers, researchers, managers and policymakers will find this book a very valuable and insightful resource.
1. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Hydropower - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The Hydropower Resource, Hydropower Sites and Types of Hydropower Plants - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Dams and Barrages - p. 23 4. Chapter 4. Hydropower Turbines - p. 35 5. Chapter 5. Hydropower Generators - p. 47 6. Chapter 6. Small Hydropower - p. 53 7. Chapter 7. Tidal Power - p. 63 8. Chapter 8. Pumped Storage Hydropower - p. 73 9. Chapter 9. Hydropower Plants and the Environment - p. 79 10. Chapter 10. The Cost of Electricity From Hydropower Plants - p. 89 11. Index - p. 95
Hydropower provides a complete discussion of the most up-to-date considerations of this method of creating renewable energy. After introducing the method’s history, the author explores various considerations for engineers, planners and managers who need to determine the best placement and size of a plant. The book then presents various types of hydropower systems, such as Run-of-River Schemes and various types of Dam and Turbines, also considering the important economic, environmental and geological impacts of each. Those involved in the planning, design and management of hydropower systems, such as engineers, researchers, managers and policymakers will find this book a very valuable and insightful resource.
1. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Hydropower - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The Hydropower Resource, Hydropower Sites and Types of Hydropower Plants - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Dams and Barrages - p. 23 4. Chapter 4. Hydropower Turbines - p. 35 5. Chapter 5. Hydropower Generators - p. 47 6. Chapter 6. Small Hydropower - p. 53 7. Chapter 7. Tidal Power - p. 63 8. Chapter 8. Pumped Storage Hydropower - p. 73 9. Chapter 9. Hydropower Plants and the Environment - p. 79 10. Chapter 10. The Cost of Electricity From Hydropower Plants - p. 89 11. Index - p. 95
