Hydropower

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.

• Explores different types of dams and turbines set alongside easy-to-understand diagrams, such as Embankment Dams, Concrete Arch Dams, Reaction Turbines and Francis Turbines
• Considers various economic and environmental factors significant for this type of project, such as resettlement, biodiversity and greenhouse gases
• Discusses best practices for locating a hydropower site and how to make important decisions regarding placement and method

Power generation planners, electrical engineers, students and lecturers of Electrical Engineering and Energy: researchers, academics and the technical community involved in the development and implementation of power generation technologies, and power related engineering disciplines

1. Hydropower Resource
   2. Hydropower Sites
   3. Categories of hydropower Plant
   4. Large Hydropower Plants: Dams and Barrages
    Run-of-river Scheme
    Dam and Reservoir Projects
   5. Dam types
    Embankment Dam
    Concrete Gravity Dam
    Concrete Arch Dam
   6. Hydropower Turbines
    Impulse Turbines
   7. Reaction Turbines
   8. Francis turbine
   9. Propeller and Kaplan Turbines
   10. Deriaz Turbine
   11. Generators
   12. Small Hydropower
   13. Environmental Considerations
   14. Environmental Assessment
    Resettlement
    Biodiversity
    Geological Effects
    Sedimentation and Downstream, Effects
    Greenhouse Gases
    Interregional Effects
   15. Hydropower and Intermittent renewable Generation
   16. Cost of Electricity Generation from Hydropower Plants