Hydropower Developments

IMechE

ISBN 10: 1860583172 / ISBN 13: 9781860583179

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2001

About this Item

This collection of nine papers from the November 2000 seminar features projects recently and currently being carried by companies internationally. Several case studies are discussed, such as the refurbishment of Rannoch Power Station, Scotland, the new hydroelectric unit at the existing Gitaru Underground Power Station in Kenya, and the design and Series: IMechE Seminar Publications. Num Pages: 108 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408. . 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hydropower Developments
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860583172
• ISBN 13: 9781860583179
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Hydropower development, design, and implementation cases

Hydropower Developments is a collection of papers curated from the November, 2000 conference hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Showcasing the latest advances from international companies, these papers highlight specific cases that illustrate current challenges and solutions in the field. Details on the refurbishment of Rannoch Power Station in Scotland and the new hydroelectric unit at Kenya's Gitaru Underground Power Station provide up-to-date guidance on design considerations and technological improvements, shedding new light on ongoing work and suggesting directions for future research.

About the Author

The IMechE is the United Kingdom's qualifying body for mechanical engineers and the home of mechanical engineers for over 150 years. Around 75,000 engineers world-wide are members.