Power Development of Small Streams: A Book for All Persons Seeking, Greater Comfort and Higher Efficiency, in Country Homes, Towns and Villages (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carl C. Harris

9780266285359: Power Development of Small Streams: A Book for All Persons Seeking, Greater Comfort and Higher Efficiency, in Country Homes, Towns and Villages (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026628535X ISBN 13: 9780266285359

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Turn small streams into real power with practical, step-by-step guidance.

This handbook explains how to evaluate water power prospects and choose the most efficient conduit, flume, or penstock for your site. It focuses on real-world designs, friction, and the shapes that move water most effectively.

The book presents concrete, down‑to‑earth advice for homeowners, towns, and villages. You’ll learn how different conduit options affect water flow, understand the benefits of round pipes over other shapes, and see how to estimate sizes, costs, and layouts. The text also covers when a flume or ditch is preferable to a mill race and offers practical considerations for coordinating with a supplier to get accurate, site-specific guidance.

How to assess a site for water power, including flow, fall, and terrain
How conduit and flume shapes influence friction and capacity
Rules for sizing a flume or penstock for different water depths
Practical steps to plan, cost, and implement a small-stream power project

Ideal for readers exploring water power at home or in small communities, and for anyone seeking a clear, hands-on introduction to small-stream development.

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