An Introduction to Evaluation of Hydroelectric Power Potential of Sites

• Author(s): J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.,
• Publisher: Guyer Partners
• Pages: 170
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Civil / Dams & Reservoirs , Technology & Engineering / Civil / Flood Control , Technology & Engineering / Civil / General ,

Description:... Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in techniques to evaluate the hydroelectric power potential of sites. Here is what is discussed:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. TYPES OF HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY
3. THE WATER POWER EQUATION
4. GENERAL APPROACHES TO ESTIMATING ENERGY
5. TURBINE CHARACTERISTICS AND SELECTION
6. DATA REQUIREMENTS
7. FLOW-DURATION METHOD
8. SEQUENTIAL STREAMFLOW ROUTING (SSR) METHOD
9. APPLICATION OF SSR TO PROJECTS WITHOUT POWER STORAGE
10. APPLICATION OF SSR TO PROJECTS WITH POWER STORAGE
11. POWER RULE CURVES 
12. MULTIPLE-PURPOSE STORAGE OPERATION
13. ALTERNATIVE POWER OPERATION STRATEGIES
14. SYSTEM ANALYSIS
15. HYBRID METHOD.