Design models for small run-of-river hydropower plants: a review

Highlights A critical review focused particularly on run-of-river hydropower plant design models was carried out. Several calculation models including diameter and thickness of a penstock, admissible suction head of a turbine, and cost and energy production estimation for grid-connected applications...

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Main Authors: David Tsuanyo, Boris Amougou, Abdoul Aziz, Bernadette Nka Nnomo, Davide Fioriti, Joseph Kenfack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-02-01
Series:Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40807-023-00072-1