Essays about: "Small Hydropower"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words Small Hydropower.

  1. 1. Adaptive Fishway Design : Designing a Bypass Channel to Fit Large Discharge Fluctuations

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melina Sattelmeier; [2023]
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    Abstract : Especially with regard to achieving the goals of the European Water Framework Directive, the construction of fishways is becoming more prominent in Sweden's hydraulic engineering sector. Particularly the importance of nature-like bypass channels is increasing, being the type of fishway that is currently implemented in most cases of small scale hydropower. READ MORE

  3. 2. PUBLIC OPINION ON REINVESTING FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES TOWARD HYDROPOWER IN BANGLADESH

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Nur Nadia Klepsvik; [2023]
    Keywords : Bangladesh; Fossil Fuel Subsidies; Hydropower; Public Opinion; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Bangladesh is a South Asian country that has great potential for renewable energy and a growing economy. Hence, it is important to understand the obstructing forces against Bangladesh’s sustainable development. Current literature has shown that removing fossil fuel subsidies can increase welfare by 1. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pre-study for SMR and Nuclear Establishment in Norway

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Johan Stefan Nordström; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy mapping; Nuclear power; SMR; small modular reactors; siting; Norway; Energy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Norway has Europe’s highest share of renewable electricity production and the lowest power sector emissions. Thanks to the country’s stable power production, Norway has affordable and stable access to electricity, leading to industries choosing to relocate to the country. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Pilot Study: Test Rig for Self-lubricating Kaplan Runner Bearings

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Bhairav Khadke; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig. Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig.; Vattenkraft; Kaplanturbin; Självsmörjande lager Testrigg.;

    Abstract : Hydropower has a relatively small impact on the climate and contributes to almost half of Sweden’s electricity production. Vattenfall own and operate roughly 125 large scale hydro power units of which about half utilizes a Kaplan turbine. READ MORE