Download or read book Hydropower written by Paul Breeze and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydropower provides a complete discussion of the most up-to-date considerations of this method of creating renewable energy. After introducing the method's history, the author explores various considerations for engineers, planners and managers who need to determine the best placement and size of a plant. The book then presents various types of hydropower systems, such as Run-of-River Schemes and various types of Dam and Turbines, also considering the important economic, environmental and geological impacts of each. Those involved in the planning, design and management of hydropower systems, such as engineers, researchers, managers and policymakers will find this book a very valuable and insightful resource. - Explores different types of dams and turbines set alongside easy-to-understand diagrams, such as Embankment Dams, Concrete Arch Dams, Reaction Turbines and Francis Turbines - Considers various economic and environmental factors significant for this type of project, such as resettlement, biodiversity and greenhouse gases - Discusses best practices for locating a hydropower site and how to make important decisions regarding placement and method

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. POWER SYSTEM OPERATION, 3. TYPES OF HYDROPOWER PROJECTS, 4. COMPONENTS OF HYDRO PROJECTS, 5. COMPONENTS OF A POWERHOUSE, 6. TYPES OF TURBINES.

Download or read book Pumps as Turbines written by Armando Carravetta and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides users, pump manufactures, engineers, researchers and students with extensive information about pump’s behavior in reverse operation. It reports on cutting-edge methods for selecting the proper PAT and improving PAT’s efficiency, discusses PAT’s reliability, economic issues and environmental impact as well. The book describes in detail electromechanical equipment of PAT systems, their installation and operation, and gives important practical insight into the use of PAT in water transmission and distribution systems, as part of thermal power plants and cooling systems, in oil distribution systems and other systems as well. It reports on different types on PAT control modes as well as on numerical methods useful for PAT analysis and implementation. All in all, the book represents a comprehensive practice-oriented reference-guide to design engineers, as well as PAT general users and manufactures. It also provides researchers with extensive technical information on the use of PAT thus fostering new discussions and ideas to improve current methods and cope with future challenges.

Download or read book Introduction to Hydro Energy Systems written by Hermann-Josef Wagner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts. There are three prime reasons behind for doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary and requires simplified presentation for a person from non-parent discipline. The second reason for this short-version of a full book is that both the authors have seen students and technically oriented people, who were searching for this type of book on hydro energy. The third reason and motivation was considering engineers who are starting their career in hydro energy sector. This book is targeted to present a good starting background and basic understanding for such professionals.

Download or read book Power Generation Technologies written by Paul Breeze and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-02-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes intelligible the wide range of electricity generating technologies available today, as well as some closely allied technologies such as energy storage. The book opens by setting the many power generation technologies in the context of global energy consumption, the development of the electricity generation industry and the economics involved in this sector. A series of chapters are each devoted to assessing the environmental and economic impact of a single technology, including conventional technologies, nuclear and renewable (such as solar, wind and hydropower). The technologies are presented in an easily digestible form.Different power generation technologies have different greenhouse gas emissions and the link between greenhouse gases and global warming is a highly topical environmental and political issue. With developed nations worldwide looking to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide, it is becoming increasingly important to explore the effectiveness of a mix of energy generation technologies.Power Generation Technologies gives a clear, unbiased review and comparison of the different types of power generation technologies available. In the light of the Kyoto protocol and OSPAR updates, Power Generation Technologies will provide an invaluable reference text for power generation planners, facility managers, consultants, policy makers and economists, as well as students and lecturers of related Engineering courses.· Provides a unique comparison of a wide range of power generation technologies - conventional, nuclear and renewable· Describes the workings and environmental impact of each technology· Evaluates the economic viability of each different power generation system

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design and construction of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS 3. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Sizing for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-05-21 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PROCEDURE FOR SIZING POWERPLANTS, 3. POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND MARKETABILITY CONSIDERATIONS., 4. PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NON-POWER OPERATING CONSTRAINTS, 6. SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVE POWER INSTALLATIONS, 7. DEPENDABLE CAPACITY, 8. INTERMITTENT CAPACITY, 9. FLEXIBILITY, 10. MEASURES FOR FIRMING UP PEAKING CAPACITY, 11. HOURLY OPERATION STUDIES.

Download or read book An Introduction to High Voltage Systems for Hydroelectric Power Plants written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers in high voltage electrical systems for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. POWER TRANSFORMERS 2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM.

Download or read book Hydropower Plants and Power Systems written by Weijia Yang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports on a comprehensive study addressing the dynamic responses of hydropower plants under diverse conditions and disturbances, and analyzes their stability and oscillations. Multiple models based on eight existing hydropower plants in Sweden and China were developed and used for simulations and theoretical analysis with various degrees of complexity and for different purposes, and compared with on-site measurements for validations. The book offers important insights into the understanding of the hydraulic, mechanical and electrical coupling mechanisms, up to market conditions and incentives. It recommends control strategies for a more stable and efficient operation of hydropower plants.

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Sizing written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers interested in sizing of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PROCEDURE FOR SIZING POWERPLANTS 3. POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND MARKETABILITY CONSIDERATIONS. 4. PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NON-POWER OPERATING CONSTRAINTS 6. SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVE POWER INSTALLATIONS 7. DEPENDABLE CAPACITY 8. INTERMITTENT CAPACITY 9. FLEXIBILITY 10. MEASURES FOR FIRMING UP PEAKING CAPACITY 11. HOURLY OPERATION STUDIES.

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Fire Protection for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and installation of fire protection systems for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CRITERIA, 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS , 4. OIL STORAGE AND OIL PURIFICATION ROOMS, 5. PAINT AND FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM, 6. HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS, 7. TRANSFORMERS, 8. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS AND UNITS, 9. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 10. DETECTIONS, 11. ISOLATION AND FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL.

Download or read book An Introduction to Architectural and Structural Planning of Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2024-08-26 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in architectural and structural design of hydroelectric power plants.

Download or read book An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in hydroelectric power plant structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 2. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS., 3. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Download or read book An Introduction to Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-06-23 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in pumped storage hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OFF-STREAM, PUMPED-STORAGE PROJECTS, 3. OVERALL STUDY PROCEDURE, 4. SEQUENTIAL ROUTING STUDIES, 5. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 6. ANALYSIS OF PUMP-BACK PROJECTS, 7. SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

Download or read book Electric Energy written by Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for renewable energy and smart grids, the societal impact of blackouts, and the environmental impact of generating electricity, along with the new ABET criteria, continue to drive a renewed interest in electric energy as a core subject. Keeping pace with these changes, Electric Energy: An Introduction, Third Edition restructures the traditional introductory electric energy course to better meet the needs of electrical and mechanical engineering students. Now in color, this third edition of a bestselling textbook gives students a wider view of electric energy, without sacrificing depth. Coverage includes energy resources, renewable energy, power plants and their environmental impacts, electric safety, power quality, power market, blackouts, and future power systems. The book also makes the traditional topics of electromechanical conversion, transformers, power electronics, and three-phase systems more relevant to students. Throughout, it emphasizes issues that engineers encounter in their daily work, with numerous examples drawn from real systems and real data. What’s New in This Edition Color illustrations Substation and distribution equipment Updated data on energy resources Expanded coverage of power plants Expanded material on renewable energy Expanded material on electric safety Three-phase system and pulse width modulation for DC/AC converters Induction generator More information on smart grids Additional problems and solutions Combining the fundamentals of traditional energy conversion with contemporary topics in electric energy, this accessible textbook gives students the broad background they need to meet future challenges.

Download or read book An Introduction to Generators for Hydroelectric Power Plants written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers interested in generators for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. BASIC SWITCHING PROVISIONS 2. UNIT SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS 3. GENERATORS.

Download or read book An Introduction to High Voltage Systems for Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in high voltage electric power systems for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. POWER TRANSFORMERS, 2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS, 3. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM.