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Renewable Energy - Hydro Power

Motors as generators for micro-Hydro Power   is a guide to the use of induction motors for electricity generation. It is written as a practical handbook for engineers and technicans and draws on the authors practical experience in the lab and at remote village installations.  

Pumps as turbines. A users guide considers the application of standard pump units as an alternative to to conventional turbines. It is written as a practical handbook for engineers and technicans and draws on the authors practical experience in the lab and at remote village installations.  

The Micro-Hydro Pelton turbine manual covers the design, manufacture and installation of pelton wheels for small scale hydro power. It is written for those with engineering or workshop background so that turbines can be made. The book covers basic and important details and includes comprehensive appendices.   .  

Micro-Hydropower Sourcebook is a practical guide to Micro-Hydro design and implimentation. Widely regarded as the reference work, it covers many aspects of planning and installing schemes in developing countries. Strong emphasis on layout, water catchement, conveyance and civils, some useful appendices.

Small Michell (Banki) Turbine: A construction manual : A VITA manual written expressly for DIY build of an open runner crossflow turbine.  Plan and useful illustrations of site evaluation and construction techniques. Some rule of thumb formulae and a mixture of metric and imperial drawings, ideal for the experimenter.

Overshot waterwheel: A construction manual : A VITA manual written expressly for DIY build of an Overshot Waterwheel with useful illustration of site evaluation and construction techniques. Some rule of thumb formulae and a mixture of metric and imperial drawings, ideal for the experimenter.