Output Increase From Existing Hydroelectric Plants
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 110, Issue 4
Abstract
The potential for increasing the energy output of existing hydroelectric plants was investigated on a national scale. Analysis was performed on 1,288 sites (the complete inventory) for increases through enlarging powerhouses, modifying or replacing turbines and generators, and improving water handling works. The potential energy increase was found to be about 11% requiring an increase of 22% in installed capacity. Virtually all the increase was found to be from enlargement of existing powerhouses (adding additional units).
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Potential for Increasing the Output of Existing Hydroelectric Plants,” The Hydrologic Engineering Center, Davis, Calif., 1981.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Plan of Study, National Hydroelectric Power Study,” Institute for Water Resources, Washington, D.C., 1979.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Hydroelectric Power Resources Study, Volume XII, Data Base Inventory, Institute for Water Resources, Washington, D.C., 1982.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “Feasibility Studies for Small Scale Hydropower Additions—A Guide Manual,” Volume III—Hydrologic Studies, The Hydrologic Engineering Center, Davis, Calif., 1979.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “HEC‐5 Simulation of Flood Control and Conservation Systems Users Manual,” The Hydrologic Engineering Center, Davis, Calif., 1982.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 110 • Issue 4 • October 1984
Pages: 361 - 372
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1984
Published in print: Oct 1984
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