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Hydropower Infrastructure

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CIVIL-412: Hydraulic and hydroelectric structures and schemes

La conception générale et l'agencement des différentes infrastructures et batteries hydroélectriques, avec le dimensionnement de leurs ouvrages hydrauliques principaux. ...

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This lecture covers the essential elements of high head hydropower developments, the impact on the environment and landscape, and the classification of turbines. It also discusses the economically feasible hydroelectric potential, the Swiss water tower, and the comparison of land transport modes.

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Instructors (2)

Giovanni De Cesare

Pedro Filipe De Almeida Manso

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