ABSTRACT

This book examines the potential for the development of small-scale hydro-power as a useful addition to the energy resources of the UK. It identifies obstacles that inhibited development in the past and makes suggestions for further study, with the objective of helping to overcome the obstacles.

chapter 1|1 pages

1 Introduction

chapter 1|2 pages

2 Hydrology

chapter 1|1 pages

3 Scotland

chapter 1|1 pages

4 Wales

chapter 1|1 pages

5 England

chapter 1|1 pages

7 Summary

chapter 2|2 pages

1 Introduction

chapter 2|2 pages

3 General

chapter 2|6 pages

4 Water Turbines

chapter 2|2 pages

5 Generators

chapter 2|4 pages

7 Governing

chapter 2|1 pages

8 Electrical System Design

chapter 2|3 pages

9 Protection

chapter 2|2 pages

10 Control

chapter 2|5 pages

12 Conclusions

chapter |1 pages

Bibliography

chapter 3|2 pages

1 Aqueducts

chapter 3|1 pages

2 Storage Reservoir

chapter 3|2 pages

3 Dam

chapter 3|3 pages

4 Pipeline

chapter 3|1 pages

5 Screens

chapter 3|1 pages

6 Power Station

chapter |1 pages

References

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Section 4 Institutional barriers

chapter 4|2 pages

1 Water

chapter 4|2 pages

2 Electricity

chapter 4|2 pages

3 Environmental Considerations

chapter 4|2 pages

4 Conclusions and Recommendations

chapter 5|1 pages

1 Introduction

chapter 5|9 pages

2 Costs

chapter 5|4 pages

3 Benefits

chapter 5|3 pages

4 Economics

chapter 5|2 pages

5 Conclusions

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Bibliography

chapter 6|1 pages

1 The Potential

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3 Recommendations

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