Hydropower Developments: New Projects, Rehabilitation, and Power Recovery (Imeche Event Publications (Inst.of Mechanical Engineers))

IMechE (Institution Of Mechanical Engineers)

ISBN 10: 1860584799 / ISBN 13: 9781860584794

Published by Wiley, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hydropower Developments: New Projects, Rehabilitation, and Power Recovery (Imeche Event Publications (Inst.of Mechanical Engineers))
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860584799
• ISBN 13: 9781860584794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

International experts in the field of hydropower come together in this informative volume to explore hydraulic design and new developments, as well as rehabilitation upgrades and new applications. This volume covers examples of projects being carried out - innovative new designs of turbines, the challenges faced when refurbishing old plant, and latest technology in the capturing of energy from low weirs, rivers, and oceans.

Topics include:

• Hydraulic design/new developments
• Innovation re-engineering
• Rehabilitation
• Upgrades/applications

Hydropower Developments - New Projects, Rehabilitation, and Power Recovery will be essential for anyone wishing to keep up-to-date with developments in the hydropower industry including design manufacturers, consultants, contractors, operators, and all those involved in the hydroelectric power industry.

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.