Epogee Water Turbine (Hydropower) Training Course
- Background
- Hydro Facts
- Introduction to Water Power
- Uses for Hydro
- Types of Turbine and relative efficiencies/usage
- Terminology
- Difference between Reaction and Impulse Turbines
- How a draft tube works
- Assessing site suitability for hydro power
- Methods for measuring head
- Methods for measuring Flow
- Calculation of power available
- Choosing a suitable turbine
- Calculating pipeline losses
- Choosing the right pipeline
- Calculating electrical wire losses
- Installation Techniques
- Dam/Water Diversion
- Pipeline
- Water turbine/Generator
- Electrical Works
- Battery-based Systems
- Dedicated mains systems
- Combining Heating Systems
- Grid-connection Systems
- Potential Problems - Runaway, Flooding
- Planning and Permissions
- Grants
- Conclusion
- Questions
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