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	microhydro: clean power from water Scott Davis Hydroelectricity is the world's largest -- and cleanest -- source of renewable energy. But despite lively interest in renewables generally, there is an information vacuum about the smallest version of the technology dubbed 'the simplest, most reliable and least expensive way to generate power off grid'. Highly illustrated and practical, Microhydro is the first complete book on the topic in a decade. Covering both AC and DC systems, it covers principles, design and site considerations, equipment options, and legal, environmental, and economic factors. 157pp more on micro-hydro Price: £16.50
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	going with the flow: small-scale water power Dan Curtis and Billy Langley If you live near a water course you may be thinking about generating your own electricity. 'Going with the Flow' shows you how. Complete with technical illustrations and working case studies it answers all your questions and provides the know-how that will get you started. Going with the Flow is the only book of its kind published in the UK. A comprehensive guide to small scale water power for domestic, community and agricultural use, it shows how to tap one of the UK's forgotten natural energy resources - our rivers and streams. For use as a primer by anyone interested in setting up a water powered, off the grid energy system, Going with the Flow takes you step-by-step through the whole process - from the principles of micro-hydro power through site evaluation, technical design and construction to the legal, environmental and economic aspects of small scale energy generation. Going with the Flow is another great book from CAT for people who want to adapt to eco-friendly technologies close to home and are looking for all the details how. Topics include: Have I got the right site? Will my water course give me the power I need? Which turbine should I choose? What materials and equipment will I require? Can I sell surplus power to the grid? Are there any legal requirments to sort out? 160pp more on micro-hydro Price: £12.00
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	water and wind power Martin Watts Martin Watts traces the use of water and wind power in Britain and Ireland from the earliest times to the present. The author explains how windmills and watermills function and examines some of the uses to which they have been put. From Roman times water power was used to grind grain, raise water, and later to work metals, produce cloth and serve a great number of trades and industries. This book is about these first engines: the technology, the rationales and some of the personalities involved. 136pp more on micro-hydro Price: £9.99
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	motors as generators for micro-hydro power Nigel Smith This is a guide to the use of induction motors for electricity generation in remote locations. It is written as a practical handbook for enginners and technicians involved in designing and installing small water-power schemes for isolated houses and communities. This revised edition brings in new concepts developed and tested to expand the power range of application of motors as generators, to make this technology safer and more reliable, while keeping costs low and making it accessible to developing countries. It also contains a new chapter on mains-connecting micro-hydro generators. This edition also draws on the practical experience of manufacturers and installers of induction generator units working in village locations in a large number of countries, among them Sri Lanka, Nepal, Peru, Kenya and others. 210pp more on micro-hydro Price: £14.95
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	the micro-hydro pelton turbine manual: design, manufacture and installation for small-scale hydropower Jeremy Thake The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual is written to enble the reader to design and manufacture Pelton turbines with capacities from a few hundred Watts to around 100kw, though much of the information is relevant for larger units too. Aimed at readers with a general engineering workshop background, the emphasis is on simple technology, so that the turbines can be made in small workshops with basic engineering facilities. More advanced processes are discussed for those with access to better manufacturing facilities. As well as detailing all the important aspects of design, the book covers basic theory, turbine selection, manufacture, installation, testing and problem-solving. The manual is well illustrated and contains a comprehensive appendices, containing manufacturing reference information and the derivation of equations used. 196pp more on micro-hydro Price: £25.95
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	micro-hydro design manual: guide to small-scale water schemes Andy Brown & Adam Harvey Micro-hydro systems can be an invaluable means of bringing power to rural areas. In this way mechanical power for milling and electrical power for lighting, refrigeration and small industry can be generated to improve the quality of life and boost the economy in villages which are not connected to the national grid. This manual, based on the authors' considerable experience of working in the field and training local engineers, examines every stage of planning an installation, from site survey and estimation of demand to contracts and financial analysis. Worked examples with illustrations and notes help the reader through all the practical aspects of the project, with detailed sections on turbines, governing, drive systems, electrical power and maintenance. Aimed at planners, field workers and local engineers, this is a comprehensive guide for those wanting to install a micro-hydro system. 400pp more on micro-hydro Price: £40.00
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	layman's guidebook on how to develop a small hydro site Carlos Penche The second edition (1998) of this 266-page book, presented in PDF format, has been prepared for the Commission of the European Communities Directorate General for Energy by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA). It contains nine chapters and a glossary. The contents provide an introduction, and then cover the fundamentals of hydraulic engineering, and an overview of water as a resource and its potential. Site evaluation methodologies and hydraulic structures are addressed, together with electromechanical equipment. Issues of environmental impact and its mitigation are considered, along with those concerning economic analysis and administrative procedures. download it free from here more on micro-hydro

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