The water power designer has to make a choice on the type of turbine that can be adopted for a particular project. After the range of head to be handled… Read more
Oct 25, 2013 | Edvard
In general, a powerhouse in hydropower plant may be divided into three areas: The main powerhouse structure, housing the generating units and having either separate or combined generator and turbine… Read more
Oct 16, 2013 | Edvard
First of all, I am very glad to say that our project was successful. It is hydro power plant which was completed totally by our five members team namely me,… Read more
Jul 19, 2013 | Aakash Johari
The main reasons for lack of success with small water power development are: Failure to realize how important full field data is for proper design. Failure of homemade equipment made… Read more
May 27, 2013 | Edvard
Introduction to Dams Dam Characteristics Embankment Dams Homogeneous dams Zoned embankment dams Embankments dams with membrane Concrete Dams Gravity dams Buttress dams Arch and Cupola dams Other Dam types Missouri… Read more
Dec 21, 2012 | Edvard
Hydroelectric plants are located in geographic areas where they will make economic use of hydraulic energy sources. Hydraulic energy is available wherever there is a flow of liquid and head…. Read more
Sep 07, 2012 | Edvard
Pelton was born in Vermilion, Ohio, in 1829. At age 20 he set out by foot to cross the plains and strike it rich. The first fourteen years he spent… Read more
Jun 08, 2012 | Edvard
In the examples examined in the five countries, the capital cost13 of micro hydro plants, limited to shaft power, ranged from US$714 (Nepal, Zimbabwe) to US$1,233 (Mozambique). The average cost… Read more
Oct 07, 2011 | Edvard
Hydropower machine is the designation used for a machine that directly convert the hydraulic power in a water fall to mechanical power on the machine shaft. This power conversion involves… Read more
Aug 10, 2011 | Edvard
To determine the power available at a site, head and flow measurements must be taken. Flow is the rate at which water moves, measured in liters per minute (I/m) or… Read more
Jun 03, 2011 | Edvard
