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| '''Author and year'''
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| '''Description'''
 
| '''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.amazon.com/Micro-Hydro-Design-Manual-Small-Scale-Schemes/dp/1853391034 Micro Hydro Design Manual]  
 
|  
 
|  
 
Harvey; 1993
 
Harvey; 1993
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| A guide to small scale water power schemes
 
| A guide to small scale water power schemes
 
|-
 
|-
| [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.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>
| Luis Rodriguez, Teodoro Sanchez (Practical Action: 30. März 2011)<br/>
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| Luis Rodriguez, Teodoro Sanchez (Practical Action: 30. März 2011)<br>
| <br/>
+
| <br>
 
|-
 
|-
| A Design manual<br/>
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| A Design manual<br>
| <br/>
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| <br>
 
| 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.
 
|-
 
|-
| [[MHP Manuals/Micro-Hydro design aids manual|Micro-Hydro design aids manual]]
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| [[MHP Manuals/Micro-Hydro design aids manual|Micro-Hydro design aids manual]]  
| Chitrakar; 2004
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| 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…
 
| 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
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| Druckstossberechnung  
| <br/>
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| <br>
 
| Explanation for mathematical calculations concerning turbines
 
| Explanation for mathematical calculations concerning turbines
 
|-
 
|-
| [http://www.amazon.ca/Micro-Hydropower-Sourcebook-Practical-Implementation-Developing/dp/0946688486 Micro hydro power sourcebook] 1<br/>
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| [http://www.amazon.ca/Micro-Hydropower-Sourcebook-Practical-Implementation-Developing/dp/0946688486 Micro hydro power sourcebook] 1<br>
| Allen R. Inversin, 1986<br/>
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| Allen R. Inversin, 1986<br>
 
| 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)
 
|-
 
|-
| Micro hydro power sourcebook 2<br/>
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| Micro hydro power sourcebook 2<br>
| check link above<br/>
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| check link above<br>
 
| Civil works in details
 
| Civil works in details
 
|-
 
|-
| Micro hydro power sourcebook 3<br/>
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| Micro hydro power sourcebook 3<br>
| check link above<br/>
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| check link above<br>
 
| All about turbines in details
 
| All about turbines in details
 
|-
 
|-
| Micro hydro power sourcebook 4
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| Micro hydro power sourcebook 4  
| check link above<br/>
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| check link above<br>
 
| explanations of the hydropower electrical and mechanical procedures 8) governing
 
| explanations of the hydropower electrical and mechanical procedures 8) governing
 
|-
 
|-
| [[:file:Micro hydro quality standards.pdf|Micro hydro quality standards (Indian case)]] (1463 KB)
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| [[:file:Micro hydro quality standards.pdf|Micro hydro quality standards (Indian case)]] (1463 KB)  
| Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; 2005<br/>
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| Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; 2005<br>
 
| Civil works, electro-mechanical equipments, power sub-transmission and distribution, installation, operation and maintenance
 
| Civil works, electro-mechanical equipments, power sub-transmission and distribution, installation, operation and maintenance
 
|-
 
|-
| Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)
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| Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)  
| <br/>
+
| <br>
 
| Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia
 
| Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia
 
|-
 
|-
| [[MHP Manuals/Laymans book|Layman's book:How to develop a Small Hydro Site]]
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| [[MHP Manuals/Laymans book|Layman's book:How to develop a Small Hydro Site]]  
| Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998
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| Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998  
 
| 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.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 1
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Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 1  
  
Updated verison of Layman's book:
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Updated verison of Layman's book:  
  
[[File:Part 1 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final1.pdf]]
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[[Image:Part 1 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final1.pdf]]  
  
 +
<br>
  
 +
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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[[Image:Part 2 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final-21.pdf]]
  
[[File:Part 2 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final-21.pdf]]
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| ESHA, 2004  
 
 
| ESHA, 2004
 
 
| 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.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Hydropower enginneering (3578 KB)
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Hydropower enginneering (3578 KB)  
  
[[File:Hydropower enginneering.pdf]]
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[[Image:Hydropower enginneering.pdf]]  
  
 +
<br>
  
 
+
| <br>
| <br/>
 
 
| General information and history of the micro-hydro projects
 
| General information and history of the micro-hydro projects
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Handbook for developing micro-hydro in British Columbia (315 KB)
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Handbook for developing micro-hydro in British Columbia (315 KB)  
  
[[File:Handbook for developing micro-hydro in british columbia.pdf]]
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[[Image:Handbook for developing micro-hydro in british columbia.pdf]]
  
| BChydro; 2004<br/>
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| BChydro; 2004<br>
 
| 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
 
|-
 
|-
| [[:file:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf|Manual literature recommendations (ICIMOD publications)]] (20KB) [[File:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf]]
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| [[:file:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf|Manual literature recommendations (ICIMOD publications)]] (20KB) [[Image:Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf]]  
| International Centre for Integrated Mountain<br/>Development; 1999<br/>
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| International Centre for Integrated Mountain<br>Development; 1999<br>
 
| 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)&nbsp;
 
[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)&nbsp;
  
| Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003<br/>
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| Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003<br>
 
| Civil, mechanical and electrical components
 
| Civil, mechanical and electrical components
 
|-
 
|-
| [[MHP Manuals/Nottingham case studies|Case studies]]<br/>
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| [[MHP Manuals/Nottingham case studies|Case studies]]<br>
| Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999
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| Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999  
 
| 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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| [http://developmentbookshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=1101 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 2]  
| Arter,Meier; 1990<br/>
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| Arter,Meier; 1990<br>
 
| Harnessing waterpower on a small scale (performance test on cross flow turbines)
 
| 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]
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| [http://www.nhbs.com/cross_flow_turbine_design_and_equipment_engineering_tefno_77609.html Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 3]  
| Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993<br/>
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| Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993<br>
 
| Cross flow turbine designsand equipment engineering
 
| Cross flow turbine designsand equipment engineering
 
|-
 
|-
| [http://www.nhbs.com/village_electrification_tefno_77612.html Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 5]
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| [http://www.nhbs.com/village_electrification_tefno_77612.html Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 5]  
| Widmer, Arter; 1992<br/>
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| Widmer, Arter; 1992<br>
| "Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs & financial evaluation"
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| "Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs &amp; financial evaluation"
 
|-
 
|-
| [http://www.amazon.de/Micro-Pelton-Turbines-Pb-Eisenring/dp/390800134X Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 9]
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| [http://www.amazon.de/Micro-Pelton-Turbines-Pb-Eisenring/dp/390800134X Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 9]  
| Eisenring, 1991<br/>
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| Eisenring, 1991<br>
 
| Micro pelton turbines
 
| Micro pelton turbines
 
|-
 
|-
| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3528020687?tag=openlibr-20 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 10]
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| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3528020687?tag=openlibr-20 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 10]  
| Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992<br/>
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| Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992<br>
 
| Manual of induction motors used as generators (basic principals of synchronus and induction generators)
 
| 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]
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| [http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Pumps-Turbines-harnessing-water/dp/3528020695 Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 11]  
| Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992<br/>
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| Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992<br>
 
| Manual of pumps used in turbines
 
| Manual of pumps used in turbines
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
[[:file:Ph manual s.pdf|Pico hydro for village Power]] (2867 KB)
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[[:file:Ph manual s.pdf|Pico hydro for village Power]] (2867 KB)  
  
[[File:Ph manual s.pdf]]
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[[Image:Ph manual s.pdf]]
  
| Maher, Smith; 2001<br/>
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| Maher, Smith; 2001<br>
 
| A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas
 
| A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 1
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Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 1  
  
[[File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf]]
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[[Image:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf]]
  
| ACE/GTZ 2009
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| ACE/GTZ 2009  
 
| Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical
 
| Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 2
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Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 2  
  
[[File:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.2.pdf]]
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[[Image:Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.2.pdf]]
  
| ACE/GTZ 2009
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| ACE/GTZ 2009  
| Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management & Administration, Utilization of Energy
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| Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management &amp; Administration, Utilization of Energy
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Bon & Mauvais Exemples d'une Mini-Centrale Hydroélectrique
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Bon &amp; Mauvais Exemples d'une Mini-Centrale Hydroélectrique  
  
[[File:Bons & Mauvais.pdf]]
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[[Image:Bons & Mauvais.pdf]]  
  
 +
<br>
  
 
+
| ACE/GTZ 2010  
| ACE/GTZ 2010
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| <br>
| <br/>
 
 
|-
 
|-
| [https://energypedia.info/images/3/3b/Hydro_scout_guide_ET_may10.pdf Scout Guide]<br/>
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| [https://energypedia.info/images/3/3b/Hydro_scout_guide_ET_may10.pdf Scout Guide]<br>
[[File:Hydro scout guide ET may10.pdf]]
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[[Image:Hydro scout guide ET may10.pdf]]
  
| Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english<br/>
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| Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english<br>
| <br/>
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| <br>
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
[https://energypedia.info/images/8/8b/PERER-Manuel_des_Scouts_en_Malgache.pdf Scout Guide Madagascar] [[File:PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf]]
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[https://energypedia.info/images/8/8b/PERER-Manuel_des_Scouts_en_Malgache.pdf Scout Guide Madagascar] [[Image:PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf]]  
 
 
  
 +
<br>
  
| Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010<br/>
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| Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010<br>
| french simplified version<br/>
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| french simplified version<br>
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex<br/>[[File:Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex.pdf]]
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Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex<br>[[Image:Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex.pdf]]  
 
 
  
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<br>
  
| GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo<br/>
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| GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo<br>
| spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP<br/>
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| spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP<br>
 
|-
 
|-
| Training on pico cross flow - Manual<br/>
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| Training on pico cross flow - Manual<br>
| [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Crispen_Zana Crispen Norman Zana], Maurico Gnecco, [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Hilario Hilario Saenz Palomque], Manica, Mozambique, May 2010<br/>
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| [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Crispen_Zana Crispen Norman Zana], Maurico Gnecco, [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Hilario Hilario Saenz Palomque], Manica, Mozambique, May 2010<br>
| The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.<br/>
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| The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.<br>
 
|-
 
|-
| [http://energypedia.info/images/d/d8/PaT-Manual_1.2.doc Pumps as Turbines]<br/>
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| [http://energypedia.info/images/d/d8/PaT-Manual_1.2.doc Pumps as Turbines]<br>
| <br/>
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| <br>
| 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
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=&gt; Manual how to plan a site by using a Pump as Turbine
  
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|-
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| [https://energypedia.info/index.php/File:EA_and_WAP_field_manual_NEW.pdf Environment Assessment and Watershed Action Planning - Manual]
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| Katharina Meder, 2011, EnDev&nbsp;Ethiopia
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Another good overview about available Manuls can be found [http://www.microhydropower.net/literature/ here].
  
Another good overview about available Manuls can be found [http://www.microhydropower.net/literature/ here].
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[[Hydro|back to hydro section]]
 
[[Hydro|back to hydro section]]
  
 
[[Category:Hydro]]
 
[[Category:Hydro]]

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Manuals and Guides
Manual Author and year Description
Micro Hydro Design Manual

Harvey; 1993

A guide to small scale water power schemes
Designing and Building Mini and Micro Hydro Power Schemes: A Practical Guide
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.
Micro-Hydro design aids manual 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
Micro hydro power sourcebook 1
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
Micro hydro quality standards (Indian case) (1463 KB) Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; 2005
Civil works, electro-mechanical equipments, power sub-transmission and distribution, installation, operation and maintenance
Manual on Hydro-Micro development (South Asian case)
Brief explanations a photos for micro-hydro power projects in South Asia
Layman's book:How to develop a Small Hydro Site Penche, Dr. Ingeniero de Minas; 1998 Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.

Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 1

Updated verison of Layman's book:

Part 1 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final1.pdf


Guide on How to Develop a Small Hydro Plant - Part 2

Part 2 guide on how to develop a small hydropower plant- final-21.pdf

ESHA, 2004 Definitions, site evaluation methodology, hydrolic structures, environmental impact and administrative procedures in deep details.

Hydropower enginneering (3578 KB)

Hydropower enginneering.pdf



General information and history of the micro-hydro projects

Handbook for developing micro-hydro in British Columbia (315 KB)

Handbook for developing micro-hydro in british columbia.pdf

BChydro; 2004
Site selection, cost and financing, permitting process, grid interconnection and energy sales, construction, operation, maintenance and surveillance
Manual literature recommendations (ICIMOD publications) (20KB) Manual literature recommendations (icimod publications).pdf International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development; 1999
Collection of manuals' titels and summaries

Guidelines for detailed feasability studies of micro-hydro projects (691 KB) 

Energy Sector Assistance Program; 2003
Civil, mechanical and electrical components
Case studies
Nottigham Trent University; 2002/1999 Case studies on Micro Hydro in Kenya and Nepal
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 2 Arter,Meier; 1990
Harnessing waterpower on a small scale (performance test on cross flow turbines)
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 3 Nakarmi, Arter, Widmer, Eisenring; 1993
Cross flow turbine designsand equipment engineering
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 5 Widmer, Arter; 1992
"Village electrification (generators, control system, power factor correction, earthing, distribution system, commercial engineering, Tariffs & financial evaluation"
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 9 Eisenring, 1991
Micro pelton turbines
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 10 Chapallaz, Ghali, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
Manual of induction motors used as generators (basic principals of synchronus and induction generators)
Hydraulic engineering manual vol. 11 Chapallaz, Eichenberger, Fischer; 1992
Manual of pumps used in turbines

Pico hydro for village Power (2867 KB)

Ph manual s.pdf

Maher, Smith; 2001
A practical manual for schemes up to 5KW in hilly areas

Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 1

Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.1.pdf

ACE/GTZ 2009 Site Identification, Civil Works, Electro-Mechanical

Good and Bad of Micro hydro Power - Vol 2

Good and bad of mini hydro power vol.2.pdf

ACE/GTZ 2009 Transmission 6 Distribution, House Installations, Management & Administration, Utilization of Energy

Bon & Mauvais Exemples d'une Mini-Centrale Hydroélectrique

Bons & Mauvais.pdf


ACE/GTZ 2010
Scout Guide

Hydro scout guide ET may10.pdf

Hydro Scout Guide - GTZ/Schnitzer 2009 - english

Scout Guide Madagascar PERER-Manuel des Scouts en Malgache.pdf


Hydro Scout Guide - short version Madagascar; 2010
french simplified version

Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex
Manual Microturbinas Axiales Simplex.pdf


GIZ EnDev (Nicaragua/Honduras)E.Paramo
spanish manual about construction of simple axial turbines for MHP
Training on pico cross flow - Manual
Crispen Norman Zana, Maurico Gnecco, Hilario Saenz Palomque, Manica, Mozambique, May 2010
The manual describe in words, pictures and drawing the production process of Pico cross flow trubines.
Pumps as Turbines

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

Environment Assessment and Watershed Action Planning - Manual Katharina Meder, 2011, EnDev Ethiopia


Another good overview about available Manuls can be found here.


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