New hydropower converters for very low-head differences

There is a significant but unused hydropower potential with head differences below 2.5 m in many countries. Standard turbine types are considered not economical in this situation, since large turbine diameters and extensive civil engineering works are required. In addition, ecological effects need t...

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Main Authors: Senior, James (Author), Saenger, Nicole (Author), Muller, Gerald (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2010.
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