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Societal polarisation and the hydropower industry: Navigating complex waters. While hydropower offers significant environmental and economic benefits, it also poses substantial social and …
The Carruthers Waterwheel - International Water Power
Jan 19, 2021 · The first waterwheel to be patented in 138 years, Carruthers Wheel is truly innovative, producing electricity from waterfalls and rivers with less than five metres drop. This …
The tiger’s tale - International Water Power
Dec 13, 2013 · The patented Tiger Dam system is rugged, stable and durable. The tubes can be joined and configured in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and around obstacles, from 15m to …
Three Gorges project operates at full capacity
Sep 10, 2021 · China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) has announced that the Three Gorges Project – the world’s largest hydropower project – connected all of its 34 power units to the …
Concrete solutions: strengthening America’s dams
Oct 11, 2023 · S&T chose to work on this effort because water poses very challenging and complex situations for concrete. What works for aging water infrastructure like dams and …
Pumped storage: powering a sustainable future
Nov 21, 2023 · Pumped storage provides a ‘load’ when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, and it also provides a reliable and immediate source of dispatchable energy when the …
Canada’s energy future is powered by water
Aug 31, 2022 · Water is the lifeforce of humanity. For over 130 years, water has powered Canada from coast to coast – providing clean, renewable, affordable and abundant power for business, …
Safety management of dams – the Australian practice
Jun 3, 2021 · Dr Gamini Adikari and Natalie Kho of SMEC present details on dam safety practice and legislation in Australia. Dam safety guidelines and management programs provide the …
The infinite turbine - International Water Power
Aug 10, 1999 · The infinite turbine. By introducing variable pitched blades, Viktor Kaplan’s design made it possible for a single turbine to offer high efficiency over a range of loads, and 80 years …
Sand dams: a sustainable solution for water scarce regions
Jun 4, 2014 · Sand dams. A Sand dam is typical concrete embankment or wall built across an ephemeral (seasonal) stream. During the rainy season, the wall harvest sand and 20-40% of …