Small Hydroelectric Engineering Practice
Small Hydroelectric Engineering Practice

Author: Bryan Leyland

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1315816539

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Small Hydroelectric Engineering Practice is a comprehensive reference book covering all aspects of identifying, building, and operating hydroelectric schemes between 500 kW and 50 MW. In this range of outputs there are many options for all aspects of the scheme and it is very important that the best options are chosen.As small hydroelectric schemes

Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering

Author: Edward M. Gosschalk

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9780727730992

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Part 1. Conceptual and planning practice for reservoirs - Introduction and philosophy of approach - Objectives - Selection of potential dam sites and conceptual schemes - Investigation of selected sites and geological studies - Hydraulic studies - Hydrological studies - Spillways - River diversion during construction - Seismic loading Part 2. Development practice for reservoirs - Water conduits for reservoirs - Tunnelling problems and excavation of shafts - Electro-mechanical equipment and controls - Environmental considerations - Costs and benefits - Efficient management for irrigation - Small hydropower - Safety and inspection of reservoirs - Operation and maintenance, monitoring and inspection