Authors:Brian K., Ph.D. Edward,
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Keywords: power, hydroelectric, economics
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2003-10-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1840645369
ISBN-13: 9781840645361

Despite the extensive body of literature on energy economics, very little economics research has been conducted that focuses specifically on dams and hydroelectric power. Brian Edwards addresses this deficiency by examining the multiple roles that dams play, as well as the role of hydroelectric power within the context of the energy industry. Brian Edwards provides an in-depth analysis of how dams are used in water management, flood control and irrigation, as well as the environmental impacts of their construction and operation. He examines the types of restrictions imposed on operators to mit

Author:
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Keywords: plants, hydroelectric, intakes, design, guidelines
Number of Pages: 469
Published: 1995-02
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0784400733
ISBN-13: 9780784400739

Today, the designer of a hydroelectric facility has to take a variety of issues into consideration including the protection of and mitigation for fish and wildlife, the protection of recreational opportunities, and the general preservation of environmental quality. This results in the need for accurate, continuously-regulated bypass flows, fish entrainment prevention, and other environmental mitigation. These can reduce the amount of head and flows available for power generation. Therefore, power plants have to operate at maximum efficiency to make the most of the available head and flows in o

Author: Josepha Sherman
Publisher: Capstone Press(MN)
Keywords: finders, fact, power, hydroelectric
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2003-12
List price: $22.60
ISBN-10: 0736824723
ISBN-13: 9780736824729

Author: Asce Hydropower Task Committee
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineer
Keywords: life, extension, upgrade, guidelines, facilities, works, hydroelectric, civil
Number of Pages: 391
Published: 2007-06-30
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 0784409234
ISBN-13: 9780784409237

"Civil Works for Hydroelectric Facilities: Guidelines for Life Extension and Upgrade" explores methodologies and techniques for applying rehabilitation engineering to aging hydroelectric infrastructure. This report provides guidelines for life extension and upgrade of hydroelectric works for use by owners, operators, regulators, and engineers considering infrastructure rehabilitation or replacement. Presented by the Hydropower Task Committee of ASCE’s Energy Division, this book features relevant case studies that illustrate solutions for improving the performance and extending the servic

Author: Marguerite Rodger
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Keywords: power, revolution, energy, moving, hydroelectric, water
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2010-01
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 0778729346
ISBN-13: 9780778729341

Harnessing energy from water provides clean, available power that does not release harmful chemicals or carbons into the air. This book explains how hydro turbines, transformers, and power lines work to bring light to the world, and offers tips on how to conserve electricity and become more environmentally conscious.

Author: Task Committee on Pumped Storage
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineer
Keywords: international, experience, technology, storage, pumped, hydroelectric
Number of Pages: 1
Published: 1996-05-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0784401446
ISBN-13: 9780784401446

This Committee report, "Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Technology: International Experience", was prepared by the Task Committee on Pumped Storage, Energy Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Because of the varied functions that a pumped storage project can provide to an electric system, interest in pumped storage is growing throughout the world. Pumped storage continues to be a valuable and reliable generating resource despite a changing electric generation mix, substantial changes in generation fuel prices, and major advancements in gas turbine technology. This report describes