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1. 1. The climate impact of fishways : A life cycle assessment of Blyberg’s and Spjutmo’s up- and downstream fishways

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Ellen Lundin; Lovisa Liljenberg; [2023]
   Keywords : LCA; life cycle analysis; life cycle assessment; fishways; fish; fish migration; climate impact; technical fishways; co2 equivalents; co2 eq; hydro power; HPP; Sweden; construction; concrete; reinforcement steel;

   Abstract : The Swedish national plan for reapproval of hydropower describes that hydropower plants (HPPs) are required to be reassessed to ensure that modern environmental conditions are set for the permits. Since dams and HPPs create barriers for migrating fish and consequently disfavor biological diversity, one consequence of the national plan is that fishways are being constructed. READ MORE

3. 2. Optimisation of Run of River Production Forecasting Using Aiolos Forecast Studio

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Amer Al-Qes; [2020]
   Keywords : Run of river hydropower plants; power production forecasting; Aiolos forecast studio; model accuracy assessment analysis and power market.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Hydropower is simply the largest source of renewable energy in the Nordic countries, where It compose around 90% of power production in Iceland, 70% in Norway, 40% in Sweden and 20% in Finland. Mountainous terrain and abundance in the surface water is a significant contributing factor in hydropower production. READ MORE

4. 3. A review on hydrological modelling tools for Nexus assessment : A comparative study

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Emma Brännström; [2019]
   Keywords : Hydrological modelling tool; computer-based models; MIKE SHE; SWAT;

   Abstract : The natural movement of water is known as the hydrological cycle. Many different factors affect the hydrological cycle and the availability of freshwater. The availability of freshwater is essential for many human activities. READ MORE

5. 4. Local Impacts of Climate Change on Fortum´s Hydropower Production

   University essay from KTH/Vattendragsteknik

   Author : Joakim Thanke Wiberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Global warming; climate variability; hydropower plants; spectral analysis;

   Abstract : Background: Climate change and the consequences of global warming is probably one of the greatest issues of our time. Among other concerns, global warming is thought to have a great impact on hydrology worldwide. When the atmosphere warms up, river runoff patterns are altered. READ MORE