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Small Hydropower
Design and Analysis
A comprehensive guide to the design, operation and maintenance of Small Hydropower Plants
Sunil Kumar Singal (Author), Varun Goel (Author), Himanshu Nautiyal (Author), Dimitris Papantonis (Author)
9780323917575, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 24 February 2023
336 pages, Approx. 190 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 2.2 cm, 0.45 kg
Small Hydropower: Design and Analysis presents a comprehensive guide to the design, operation and maintenance of small hydropower plants. Using detailed diagrams and illustrations, the book examines the classifications, components, equipment, feasibility and analysis of each aspect of SHPs. Following a broad introduction, the book discusses classification approaches based on head, discharge, capacity, etc., analyzes site selection, and gives an overview of key development stages. SHP components for civil engineering works and electro-mechanical equipment have dedicated chapters that are followed by a chapter on how to design new components for the civil, mechanical and electrical aspects of a plant. Subsequent chapters provide guidance on economic and financial analysis, environmental impact, troubleshooting and diagnosis in operating plants, and refurbishment and upgradation of SHPs, when and why this is needed, and how to approach it. Finally, several case studies provide real-world examples of SHPs in operation, giving readers insight into the practical needs of operating SHPs.
1. Introduction to Small Hydropower (SHP)
2. Classification of Small Hydropower Schemes
3. Site Selection and Investigation for SHP System
4. Stages for Development of SHP Projects
5. Components of Small Hydropower: Civil works
6. Elements of Small Hydropower: Electro-Mechanical equipment
7. Design of SHP Components
8. Economic and Financial Analysis of SHP System
9. Environmental Impacts of SHP System
10. Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
11. Other Components Used in SHP Technologies
12. Case Study 1
13. Case Study 2
14. Case Study 3
Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX]
