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= Manuals and Guides<br/> =
 
= Manuals and Guides<br/> =
  
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== MHPG series ==
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| style="width: 25%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Manual'''
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| style="width: 40%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Author and year'''
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*[http://skat.ch/book/hydraulics-engineering-manual/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 2]
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| Arter,Meier; 1990
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| Harnessing waterpower on a small scale (performance test on cross flow turbines)
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*[http://skat.ch/book/supplement-nomograms-diagrams/ Supplement Nomograms & Diagrams]<br/>
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| Arter, Meier
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| Harnessing waterpower on a small scale - supplement namograms and diagrams<br/>
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*[http://skat.ch/book/village-electrification-volume-5/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 5]
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| Widmer, Arter; 1992
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| "Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs & financial evaluation"
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*[http://skat.ch/book/cross-flow-turbine-fabrication/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 3]
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| Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993
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| Cross flow turbine designs and equipment engineering
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*[http://skat.ch/book/governor-product-information-volume-8/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 8]<br/>
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| Fischer, Arter, Meier, Chapallaz; 1990
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| Harnessing water power on a small scale - Governor Product Information<br/>
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*[http://skat.ch/book/micro-pelton-turbines-volume-9/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 9]
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| Eisenring, 1991
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| Micro pelton turbines
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*[http://skat.ch/book/manual-on-induction-motors-used-as-generators-volume-10/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 10]
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| Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
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| Manual of induction motors used as generators (basic principles of synchronous and induction generators)
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|-
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*[http://skat.ch/book/manual-on-pumps-used-as-turbines-volume-11/ Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 11]
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| Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
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| Manual of pumps used in turbines
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*[http://skat.ch/book/manual-on-battery-charging-using-induction-motors-as-generators/ Manual on battery charging using induction motors as generators]
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| Fischer, Eichenberger,Chapallaz; 1992<br/>
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*[http://skat.ch/book/cross-flow-turbine-design-volume-3/ Cross Flow Turbine Design and Equipment Engineering (Volume 3)]
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| Krishna Nakami, Alex Arter, Rolf Widmer, Markus Eisenring, 1993
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== Others ==
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| style="width: 25%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Manual'''<br/>
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| style="width: 25%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Manual'''
| style="width: 40%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Author and year'''
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| style="width: 40%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Author and year'''
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| style="width: 35%; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204)" | '''Description'''
 
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Hydro-Design-Manual-Small-Scale-Schemes/dp/1853391034 Micro Hydro Design Manual]
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*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/micro-hydro-design-manual-a-guide-to-small-scale-water-power-schemes/oclc/31436848&referer=brief_results Micro Hydro Design Manual]
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Harvey; 1993
 
Harvey; 1993
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A guide to small scale water power schemes
 
A guide to small scale water power schemes
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|  
*[http://www.amazon.de/Designing-Building-Micro-Hydro-Schemes/dp/185339646X/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books-intl-de&qid=1268723120&sr=1-11 Designing and Building Mini and Micro Hydro Power Schemes: A Practical Guide]<br/>
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*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/designing-and-building-mini-and-micro-hydro-power-schemes-a-practical-guide/oclc/875760161&referer=brief_results Designing and Building Mini and Micro Hydro Power Schemes: A Practical Guide]<br/>
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| Luis Rodriguez, Teodoro Sanchez (Practical Action: 30. März 2011)
 
| Luis Rodriguez, Teodoro Sanchez (Practical Action: 30. März 2011)
 
| <br/>
 
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*A Design manual<br/>
 
*A Design manual<br/>
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| <br/>
 
| <br/>
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|  
 
Description of turbines, governing, belt drives,shafts, balancing, safety, electical power in details with examples and mathematical presentations.
 
Description of turbines, governing, belt drives,shafts, balancing, safety, electical power in details with examples and mathematical presentations.
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|-
 
|-
 
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|  
 
*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Micro-Hydro Design Aids Manual|Micro-Hydro design aids manual]]<br/>
 
*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Micro-Hydro Design Aids Manual|Micro-Hydro design aids manual]]<br/>
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| Chitrakar; 2004
 
| Chitrakar; 2004
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|  
 
Procedural guidelines for Micro-Hydro power projects in Nepal (hydrology, headworks, settling basins, penstock and power calculation, Transmission and distribution, costs and financial analysis.
 
Procedural guidelines for Micro-Hydro power projects in Nepal (hydrology, headworks, settling basins, penstock and power calculation, Transmission and distribution, costs and financial analysis.
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*Druckstossberechnung
 
*Druckstossberechnung
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| <br/>
 
| <br/>
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|  
 
Explanation for mathematical calculations concerning turbines
 
Explanation for mathematical calculations concerning turbines
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*[http://www.amazon.ca/Micro-Hydropower-Sourcebook-Practical-Implementation-Developing/dp/0946688486 Micro hydro power sourcebook] 1<br/>
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*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/micro-hydropower-sourcebook-a-practical-guide-to-design-and-implementation-in-developing-countries/oclc/13452796&referer=brief_results Micro hydro power sourcebook] 1<br/>
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| Allen R. Inversin, 1986
 
| Allen R. Inversin, 1986
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measuring head and discharge; designs flow; site selection (with examples of many countries)
 
measuring head and discharge; designs flow; site selection (with examples of many countries)
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 2<br/>
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 2<br/>
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| check link above
 
| check link above
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Civil works in details
 
Civil works in details
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 3<br/>
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 3<br/>
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| check link above
 
| check link above
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|  
 
All about turbines in details
 
All about turbines in details
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 4
 
*Micro hydro power sourcebook 4
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| check link above
 
| check link above
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|  
 
explanations of the hydropower electrical and mechanical procedures 8) governing
 
explanations of the hydropower electrical and mechanical procedures 8) governing
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)
 
*Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)
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| <br/>
 
| <br/>
|
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Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia
 
Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia
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|-
 
|-
 
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*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Laymans Book|Layman's book:How to develop a Small Hydro Site]]<br/>
 
*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Laymans Book|Layman's book:How to develop a Small Hydro Site]]<br/>
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| Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998
 
| Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998
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Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.
 
Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.
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|-
 
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*Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 1
 
*Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 1
*Updated verison of Layman's book:
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*[[:File:Part 1 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final1.pdf|Updated verison of Layman's book]]
[[File:Part 1 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final1.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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*[[:File:Part 2 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final-21.pdf|Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 2]]
*Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 2
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[[File:Part 2 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final-21.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
 
 
| ESHA, 2004
 
| ESHA, 2004
|
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|  
 
Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.
 
Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*Hydropower enginneering (3578 KB)
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*[[:File:Hydropower enginneering.pdf|Hydropower enginneering]] (3578 KB)
[[File:Hydropower enginneering.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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| <br/>
 
| <br/>
|
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|  
 
General information and history of the micro-hydro projects
 
General information and history of the micro-hydro projects
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*Handbook for developing micro-hydro in British Columbia (315 KB)
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*[[:File:Handbook for developing micro-hydro in british columbia.pdf|Handbook for developing micro-hydro in British Columbia]] (315 KB)
[[File:Handbook for developing micro-hydro in british columbia.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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| BChydro; 2004
 
| BChydro; 2004
|
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|  
 
Site selection, cost and financing, permitting process, grid interconnection and energy sales, construction, operation, maintenance and surveillance
 
Site selection, cost and financing, permitting process, grid interconnection and energy sales, construction, operation, maintenance and surveillance
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|-
 
|  
 
|  
*[[:file:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf|Manual literature recommendations (ICIMOD publications)]] (20KB) [[File:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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*[[:File:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf|Manual literature recommendations (ICIMOD publications)]] (20KB)&nbsp;
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| International Centre for Integrated Mountain<br/>Development; 1999
 
| International Centre for Integrated Mountain<br/>Development; 1999
|
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|  
 
Collection of manuals' titels and summaries
 
Collection of manuals' titels and summaries
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*[http://www.aepc.gov.np/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154&Itemid=220 Guidelines for detailed feasability studies of micro-hydro projects] (691 KB)
 
*[http://www.aepc.gov.np/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154&Itemid=220 Guidelines for detailed feasability studies of micro-hydro projects] (691 KB)
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| Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003
 
| Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003
|
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|  
 
Civil, mechanical and electrical components
 
Civil, mechanical and electrical components
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Nottingham Case Studies|Case studies]]<br/>
 
*[[Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Manuals / Nottingham Case Studies|Case studies]]<br/>
 +
 
| Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999
 
| Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999
|
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|  
 
Case studies on Micro Hydro in Kenya and Nepal
 
Case studies on Micro Hydro in Kenya and Nepal
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*[http://developmentbookshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=1101 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 2]
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*[[:File:Ph manual s.pdf|Pico hydro for village Power]] (2867 KB)
| Arter,Meier; 1990
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|
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| Maher, Smith; 2001
Harnessing waterpower on a small scale (performance test on cross flow turbines)
 
|-
 
|
 
*[http://www.nhbs.com/cross_flow_turbine_design_and_equipment_engineering_tefno_77609.html Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 3]
 
| Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993
 
|
 
Cross flow turbine designsand equipment engineering
 
|-
 
|
 
*[http://www.nhbs.com/village_electrification_tefno_77612.html Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 5]
 
| Widmer, Arter; 1992
 
|
 
"Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs & financial evaluation"
 
|-
 
|
 
*[http://www.amazon.de/Micro-Pelton-Turbines-Pb-Eisenring/dp/390800134X Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 9]
 
| Eisenring, 1991
 
|
 
Micro pelton turbines
 
|-
 
|
 
*[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3528020687?tag=openlibr-20 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 10]
 
| Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
 
|
 
Manual of induction motors used as generators (basic principals of synchronus and induction generators)
 
|-
 
|
 
*[http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Pumps-Turbines-harnessing-water/dp/3528020695 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 11]
 
| Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
 
|
 
Manual of pumps used in turbines
 
|-
 
 
|  
 
|  
*[[:file:Ph manual s.pdf|Pico hydro for village Power]] (2867 KB)
 
[[File:Ph manual s.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
 
| Maher, Smith; 2001
 
|
 
 
A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas
 
A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 1
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*[[:File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf|Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 1]]
[[File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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| ACE/GTZ 2009
 
| ACE/GTZ 2009
|
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|  
 
Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical
 
Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical
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|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 2
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*[[:File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf|Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 2]]
[[File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.2.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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| ACE/GTZ 2009
 
| ACE/GTZ 2009
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|  
 
Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management & Administration, Utilization of Energy
 
Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management & Administration, Utilization of Energy
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|-
 
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|  
*Bon & Mauvais Exemples d'une Mini-Centrale Hydroélectrique
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*[[:File:Bons & Mauvais.pdf|Bon & Mauvais Exemples d'une Mini-Centrale Hydroélectrique]]
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| ACE/GTZ 2010
 
| ACE/GTZ 2010
 
| <br/>
 
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*[[:File:Hydro scout guide ET may10.pdf|Scout Guide]]
 
*[[:File:Hydro scout guide ET may10.pdf|Scout Guide]]
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| Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english
 
| Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english
 
| <br/>
 
| <br/>
 
|-
 
|-
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[[:File:PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf|Scout Guide Madagascar]] [[File:PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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*[[:File:PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf|Scout Guide Madagascar]]&nbsp;
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| Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010
 
| Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010
|
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|  
 
french simplified version<br/>
 
french simplified version<br/>
  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex
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*[[:File:Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex.pdf|Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex]]
[[File:Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex.pdf|180px|RTENOTITLE]]
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| GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo
 
| GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo
|
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|  
 
spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP<br/>
 
spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP<br/>
  
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|  
 
*Training on pico cross flow - Manual<br/>
 
*Training on pico cross flow - Manual<br/>
| [[User:Crispen_Zana|Crispen Norman Zana]], Maurico Gnecco, [[User:Hilario|Hilario Saenz Palomque]], Manica, Mozambique, May 2010
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|
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| [[User:Crispen Zana|Crispen Norman Zana]], Maurico Gnecco, [[User:Hilario|Hilario Saenz Palomque]], Manica, Mozambique, May 2010
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|  
 
The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.<br/>
 
The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.<br/>
  
 
|-
 
|-
|
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[[File:Pump as Turbine (PaT) Manual.doc|180px|Pumps as Turbines|alt=Pumps as Turbines]]<br/>
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*[[:File:Pump as Turbine (PaT) Manual.doc|Pump as Turbine (PaT) Manual.doc]]<br/>
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| <br/>
 
| <br/>
|
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|  
It is possible to use water pumps "backwards" as turbines. Advantages is a wide availability also from spare parts.
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It is possible to use water pumps "backwards" as turbines. Advantages is a wide availability also from spare parts. => Manual how to plan a site by using a Pump as Turbine
=> Manual how to plan a site by using a Pump as Turbine
 
  
 
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|-
 
|  
 
|  
 
*[[:File:EA and WAP field manual NEW.pdf|Environment Assessment and Watershed Action Planning - Manual]]
 
*[[:File:EA and WAP field manual NEW.pdf|Environment Assessment and Watershed Action Planning - Manual]]
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| Katharina Meder, 2011, EnDev Ethiopia
 
| Katharina Meder, 2011, EnDev Ethiopia
 
|  
 
|  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
*[http://www.euei-pdf.org/sites/default/files/files/field_pblctn_file/RECP_Minigrid_Policy_Toolkit_doublepage_EN.pdf Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit]
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*[http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/system/files_force/RECP_MiniGrid_Policy_Toolkit_1pageview_0_0.pdf?download=1 Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit (english)]
[[File:Mini-grid Policy Toolkit.jpg|thumb|center|180px|alt=Mini-grid Policy Toolkit.jpg|link=http://www.euei-pdf.org/sites/default/files/files/field_pblctn_file/RECP_Minigrid_Policy_Toolkit_doublepage_EN.pdf]]
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*[http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/system/files_force/RECP_Mini Guide Pratique de la Politique des Mini-Reseaux (french)]
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| RECP, EUEI PDF, ARE, REN21; 2014
 
| RECP, EUEI PDF, ARE, REN21; 2014
|
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Policy and Business Frameworks for Succesful Minigrid Roll-outs
 
Policy and Business Frameworks for Succesful Minigrid Roll-outs
  
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*[http://www.euei-pdf.org/thematic-studies/understanding-and-building-energy-access-markets Understanding and Building Energy Access Markest]
 
*[http://www.euei-pdf.org/thematic-studies/understanding-and-building-energy-access-markets Understanding and Building Energy Access Markest]
[[File:Understanding and Building Energy Access Markets.jpg|thumb|center|180px|alt=Understanding and Building Energy Access Markets.jpg]]
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| EUEI-PDF; 2014
 
| EUEI-PDF; 2014
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A Framework and Analysis for Key Energy Market Systems
 
A Framework and Analysis for Key Energy Market Systems
  
 
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= Further Information<br/> =
 
= Further Information<br/> =
  
*Another good overview about available Manuls can be found [http://www.microhydropower.net/literature/ here].
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*Another good overview about available Manuals can be found [http://www.microhydropower.net/literature/ here].
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*[[Skills_Development:_Clean_Energy_Qualifications_in_Nigeria|Skills Development: Clean Energy Qualifications in Nigeria]] 7 Handbooks and Syllabus & Teacher’s Reference (2017)
  
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= References =
 
= References =
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[[Category:Hydro]]
 
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Manuals and Guides

MHPG series

Manual Author and year Description
Arter,Meier; 1990 Harnessing waterpower on a small scale (performance test on cross flow turbines)
Arter, Meier Harnessing waterpower on a small scale - supplement namograms and diagrams
Widmer, Arter; 1992 "Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs & financial evaluation"
Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993 Cross flow turbine designs and equipment engineering
Fischer, Arter, Meier, Chapallaz; 1990 Harnessing water power on a small scale - Governor Product Information
Eisenring, 1991 Micro pelton turbines
Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992 Manual of induction motors used as generators (basic principles of synchronous and induction generators)
Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992 Manual of pumps used in turbines
Fischer, Eichenberger,Chapallaz; 1992
Krishna Nakami, Alex Arter, Rolf Widmer, Markus Eisenring, 1993


Others

Manual Author and year Description

Harvey; 1993

A guide to small scale water power schemes

Luis Rodriguez, Teodoro Sanchez (Practical Action: 30. März 2011)
  • A Design manual

Description of turbines, governing, belt drives,shafts, balancing, safety, electical power in details with examples and mathematical presentations.

Chitrakar; 2004

Procedural guidelines for Micro-Hydro power projects in Nepal (hydrology, headworks, settling basins, penstock and power calculation, Transmission and distribution, costs and financial analysis.

  • Druckstossberechnung

Explanation for mathematical calculations concerning turbines

Allen R. Inversin, 1986

measuring head and discharge; designs flow; site selection (with examples of many countries)

  • Micro hydro power sourcebook 2
check link above

Civil works in details

  • Micro hydro power sourcebook 3
check link above

All about turbines in details

  • Micro hydro power sourcebook 4
check link above

explanations of the hydropower electrical and mechanical procedures 8) governing

  • Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)

Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia

Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998

Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.

ESHA, 2004

Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.


General information and history of the micro-hydro projects

BChydro; 2004

Site selection, cost and financing, permitting process, grid interconnection and energy sales, construction, operation, maintenance and surveillance

International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development; 1999

Collection of manuals' titels and summaries

Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003

Civil, mechanical and electrical components

Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999

Case studies on Micro Hydro in Kenya and Nepal

Maher, Smith; 2001

A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas


ACE/GTZ 2009

Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical

ACE/GTZ 2009

Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management & Administration, Utilization of Energy


ACE/GTZ 2010


Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english
Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010

french simplified version

GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo

spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP

  • Training on pico cross flow - Manual
*****, Maurico Gnecco, *****, Manica, Mozambique, May 2010

The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.


It is possible to use water pumps "backwards" as turbines. Advantages is a wide availability also from spare parts. => Manual how to plan a site by using a Pump as Turbine

Katharina Meder, 2011, EnDev Ethiopia
RECP, EUEI PDF, ARE, REN21; 2014

Policy and Business Frameworks for Succesful Minigrid Roll-outs

EUEI-PDF; 2014

A Framework and Analysis for Key Energy Market Systems



Further Information


References