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analysis of wind power integration and its impacts on hydropower resources. The model, which relies entirely on publicly … Southeastern US (i.e., one in which hydropower makes up <10% of total system capacity). However, the model can easily reflect …
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designing impulse and reaction turbines for hydropower systems. The aim of this analysis is to provide general insights for … minimizing water consumption when producing hydropower. This analysis is based on the geometric and hydraulic characteristics of …
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efficiency and economy of thermal generators. In view of this, the adjustable hydropower is preferred for complementing wind …
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Very small hydropower (pico hydro) schemes, with an output of less than 5kW, can be a cost-effective option for the … electrification of remote rural communities. Despite the fact that each hydropower site is unique, there is potential for using …
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This paper describes the design of four different specific speed microhydro propeller turbines operating at heads between 4m and 9m, and their application to a wider range of heads and outputs by scaling. The features are specifically tailored for ease of manufacture and uniquely resistant to...
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River and ocean kinetic hydropower involves the use of underwater turbines in external flow conditions. These …
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Before new technologies enter the market, their environmental superiority over competing options must be asserted based on a life cycle approach. However, when applying the prevailing status-quo Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach to future renewable energy systems, one does not distinguish...
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This paper describes the design of two different specific speed microhydro turbines operating at heads between 6 and 12m, at small scale and up to heads of 50m at larger scales. The features are specifically tailored for ease of manufacture and uniquely resistant to debris blockage. Test...
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Turkey is a rapidly growing country regarding its economy and population and therefore has a large and continuously increasing energy demand. Turkey mostly meets its energy demand from imported fossil sources. However apart from petroleum and natural gas, Turkey has almost all kinds of energy...
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Conventional hydropower systems that can take advantage of low head movement of water require substantial flow rates … streams and creeks. The reciprocating hydropower system discussed in this paper can harvest power from such low flow discharge … and low head sources. This paper presents a detailed proof-of-concept study of the hydropower model, including the …
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