ABSTRACT
The previous chapter has described the main questions raised by the theory, in particular as applied to hydro electric power (HEP). The central question of whether a higher power flux density results in a higher rate of work (i.e. water flow eroding and transporting sediment) in relation to functions performed by the natural energy flow was posed. Further questions raised were whether a higher power flux density source uses less land area per unit and whether reduced energy available for natural functions leads to impacts. Moreover, the questions of whether these impacts were in proportion to the energy extracted, whether the efficiency of conversion is a factor in impacts, and also whether this was influenced by the number of energy form conversions, were asked. This chapter describes the setting up of the test of the hypothesis by exploring these questions in relation to HEP.
