TY - BOOK AU - Breeze,Paul TI - Hydropower SN - 9780128129067 AV - TC147 U1 - 333.914 BRE 23 PY - 2018/// CY - San Diego : , Oxford : PB - Academic Press [Imprint], Elsevier Science & Technology Books, Elsevier Science & Technology [Distributor] N1 - License restrictions may limit access; Scholarly & Professional; Elsevier Science & Technology Books N2 - Annotation; 'Hydropower' provides a complete discussion of the most up-to-date considerations of this method of creating renewable energy. After introducing the method's history, the author explores various considerations for engineers, planners and managers who need to determine the best placement and size of a plant. The book then presents various types of hydropower systems, such as Run-of-River Schemes and various types of Dam and Turbines, also considering the important economic, environmental and geological impacts of each. Those involved in the planning, design and management of hydropower systems, such as engineers, researchers, managers and policymakers will find this book a very valuable and insightful resource UR - http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio13499352 ER -