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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

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Book category Books in English Technology, engineering, agriculture Energy technology & engineering Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

• Full title: Hydropower
• Author: Breeze, Paul (Freelance Science and Technology Writer/Consultant, UK)
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104
• EAN: 9780128129067
• ISBN: 9780128129067
• ID: 18715782
• Publisher: Elsevier Books
• Weight: 186 g
• Dimensions: 238 × 229 × 10 mm
• Date of publishing: 28. March 2018

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