Essays about: "hydroelectric dams"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words hydroelectric dams.

  1. 1. An Idea of Land : Hydroelectric Dams lying in the middle of the Sámi of Sweden and Three Affiliated Tribes in the United States.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Corey Klinge; [2024]
    Keywords : Sámi; Indigenous; Sábme; Native American; Three Affiliated Tribes; Imperialism; Hydroelectric Dams;

    Abstract : In this study a comparative approach between both the Sámi of northern Sweden and the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota in relation to the constructions of the Letsi Reservoir and Garrison Dams will be given. The comparison will help create an understanding of what kinds of impacts they had to a number of factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Production Process for Tunnel Modeling : An Analysis of Composites for Water Applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

    Author : Melody Ghaderidosst; Vilma Hurtigh Grabe; Rebecka Norman; Adam Rosvall; Evelina Wiksten; [2021]
    Keywords : Tunnel Modeling; Water Applications; Composites; Natural Fibers; Polymers;

    Abstract : Hydroelectric power is a leading source of renewable energy where large turbines convert the kinetic energy of water into electricity. In order to not exceed the capacity limit of the turbine, excess water in the dams needs to be diverted away through spillways. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of CO2 flux in an Amazonian natural lake and hydroelectric reservoir

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Claudia Majtenyi Hill; [2020]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to global demand for alternative energy sources, the industry of hydropower is continuing to thrive. Not only are there already thousands of dams worldwide, but many more developments are planned for the future. READ MORE

  5. 4. Smoltification status of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in relation to migratory success and migration speed in a regulated river

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Johanna Högvall; [2020]
    Keywords : Atlantic salmon; juvenile downstream migration; parr-smolt transformation; regulated rivers; dams; migration delay; radio-telemetry; Atlantlax; vandringshinder; smoltifieringsgrad; reglerade älvar; radiotelemetri;

    Abstract : There is a concern that the ecosystems around the world are suffering from fragmentation. Ecosystems such as rivers have lost their connectivity to a large extent due to hydroelectric dams with no or insufficient passways for the natural flow of organisms, matter and energy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Study of a vertical slot fish ladder : Evaluation of flow dynamics through a standardized bypass and the effect of predesigned roughness elements

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Iñigo Revilla; Laia Pons; [2020]
    Keywords : Vertical slot fishway; roughness element; pattern; slope; velocity; turbulence; Fluent;

    Abstract : Migrating freshwater fish population has been significantly declined, mostly by the obstruction of their migratory routes by hydropower dams. To diminish such impacts, fish ladders have been developed to facilitate the passage of migrating fish. READ MORE