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...
Main Authors: | Senior, James (Author), Saenger, Nicole (Author), Muller, Gerald (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2010.
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Online Access: | Get fulltext |
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