ABSTRACT

Small Hydroelectric Engineering Practice is a comprehensive reference book covering all aspects of identifying, building, and operating hydroelectric schemes between 500 kW and 50 MW. In this range of outputs there are many options for all aspects of the scheme and it is very important that the best options are chosen.As small hydroelectric schemes

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|6 pages

Scheme identification

chapter 3|14 pages

Refining the design

chapter 5|52 pages

Turbine selection

chapter 6|16 pages

Generators

chapter 7|12 pages

Electrical systems

chapter 8|4 pages

Auxiliary plant

chapter 9|14 pages

Specifications and contracts

chapter 10|4 pages

Powerhouse layout and design

chapter 11|4 pages

Construction and commissioning

chapter 12|4 pages

Operation

chapter 13|8 pages

Lessons from failures