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1. 1. Design of RCC gravity dam and FEM modelling in GeoStudio - Longtan dam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Patrick Lucas Arkadiusz Bochnak; Maria Eugenia Correa Saracco; [2020]
   Keywords : RCC; China; Longtan dam; Flood routing; GeoStudio; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : China’s rapid economic development has led to a continuously increasing energy demand and the country is the world’s biggest energy user as of today. The country accounts for around 23% of the global energy production, but 70% of the Chinese energy is generated with coal power and China is the biggest emitter of CO2 in the world. READ MORE

3. 2. Watering down justice : energy justice in the Inga dams case in the DRC

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Ruth Krüger; [2017]
   Keywords : hydroelectric dams; energy justice; sustainability science; Democratic Republic of Congo; post-colonial context; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The focus of this thesis is energy justice and sustainability science, and the argument is based on a case study of the Inga dams. Substantial further development of hydropower is planned at the Inga dams, located on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. READ MORE

4. 3. A Development Communication Perspective on Why Dams Fail : A field study from Zambia

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Evelina Svensson; Cecilia Andersson; [2015]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; Development communication; Participation; Dams; Zambia;

   Abstract : Hydropower dams have the potential to provide developing countries with the energy they need for meeting their growing demands, however, they usually bring with them many complex issues. International best practices have addressed problems with dams and provided comprehensive guidelines for how the development of dams can become less problematic and more sustainable. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable Development in China’s Decision Making on Large Dams: A case study of the Nu River Basin

   University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Huiyi Chen; [2013]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; large dams; Nu River; Resettlement; Biodiversity; Seismicity;

   Abstract : China’s consumption of electricity is increasing with its economic development. Although the main supply of electricity power is still coal, the government has recognized the importance of renewable energy and energy transition. READ MORE

6. 5. Application of reservoir simulation and flow routing models to the operation of multi-reservoir system in terms of flood controlling and hydropower’s regulation.

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Hadi Madani; [2013]
   Keywords : flood control; reservoir operation; mathematical modelling; Hec-ResSim; Ore River; Lule River;

   Abstract : Dams are amongst the most important components of water resource systems. In many places the water regulated by and stored in dams is essential to meet the development objectives of water supply, flood control, agriculture (i.e. irrigation and livestock), industry, energy generation and other sectors. READ MORE