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The Importance of Micro Hydropower for Rural Electrification in LAO PDR

This is a field study on micro hydropower in a rural society context that investigates the importance of micro hydropower for rural electrification in the northern part of Lao. The second part of the work is to evaluate the micro hydropower plants already existing in the country and find new sites in the rivers for new hydropower plants construction.

SUNDQVIST, E. WARLIND, D. (2006): The Importance of Micro Hydropower for Rural Electrification in LAO PDR. Lund, Sweden: Lund University URL [Visita: 02.02.2012]
The Facilitation of Mini and Small Hydropower through Institutional Mechanisms for Development

Mini and small hydropower is a renewable, clean and efficient resource for the production of mechanical and electrical power. This paper aims to identify and develop policy shaping institutional mechanisms (including spatial planning) to facilitate mini and small hydropower.

CRETTENEND, N. HEMUND, C. (2010): The Facilitation of Mini and Small Hydropower through Institutional Mechanisms for Development. (= International Scientific Conference on Technologies for Development 8-10 February 2010 ). Lausanne: Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL) URL [Visita: 02.02.2012]
The Potential for Small Scale Hydropower Development in the United States of America

This paper determines the cost-effectiveness of developing small-scale hydropower sites in the USA aiming to contribute to the renewable energy mix of the country and thus reduced the current carbon emissions.

KOSNIK, L. (2010): The Potential for Small Scale Hydropower Development in the United States of America. Entradas: Energy Policy : Volume 38 , 5512 – 5519. URL [Visita: 02.02.2012]
Best Practices for Sustainable Development of Micro Hydro Power in Developing Countries

This report synthesises the experience of micro hydro developments in Sri Lanka, Peru, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It attempts to draw out the Best Practice from this experience. The report provides a rigorous comparative micro economic analysis of the cost and financial returns of a sample of plants across the five countries.

KHENNAS, S. BARNETT, A. (2000): Best Practices for Sustainable Development of Micro Hydro Power in Developing Countries. London: Department For International Development (DFID), UK. URL [Visita: 02.02.2012]
Ozonation of Cooling Tower Water: A Case Study

This report provides background information on the use and treatment with ozonation of recirculating cooling water systems. Details about the technology employed at the study site, the water savings, other results, and the costs and savings are discussed. The report identifies factors that should be taken into account when ozone is considered for cooling tower water treatment.

OSGOOD, S. (1991): Ozonation of Cooling Tower Water: A Case Study . In: California Department of Water Resource. [Accessed: 29.01.2012].
The Great Lakes
EC (2011): The Great Lakes. Gatineau: Environment Canada URL [Visita: 24.01.2012]
Nonpoint Source Pollution
COASTAL CENTRE (2012): Nonpoint Source Pollution. Goderich: The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation URL [Visita: 24.01.2012]
Turbidity
LENNTECH (2012): Turbidity. Delft: Lenntech BV. URL [Visita: 24.01.2012]
Proceedings of the Ground Water/Surface Water Interactions

This workshop paper contains several articles about the interaction of ground water and surface water.

U.S. EPA (2000): Proceedings of the Ground Water/Surface Water Interactions. Washington, D.C.: United States Environmental Protection Agency URL [Visita: 24.01.2012] PDF
Eutrophication (Excessive Fertilization)

“Eutrophication” has become synonymous with “excessive fertilisation” or the input of sufficient amounts of aquatic plant nutrients to cause the growth of excessive amounts of algae and/or aquatic macrophytes in a water body such that beneficial uses of the water body (i.e., water quality) are impaired. Beneficial uses of water bodies that stand to be impaired by the presence of excessive amounts of aquatic plant life include domestic and industrial water supply, recreation, and fisheries. Because of the public health and environmental quality significance of these water quality impairments, myriad strategies have been advanced to evaluate and regulate excessive fertilisation.

JONES LEE, A. LEE, G.F. (n.y): Eutrophication (Excessive Fertilization). El Macero: G. Fred Lee & Associates URL [Visita: 24.01.2012] PDF
Small hydropower systems

This fact sheet will help you determine whether a small hydropower system will work for your power needs and whether your location is right for hydropower technology. It will also explain the basic system components, the need for permits and water rights, and how you might be able to sell the excess electricity you generate.

US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (2001): Small hydropower systems. Washington, D.C.: US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy URL [Visita: 21.01.2012]
Rapid Reservoir Sedimentation of Four Historic Thin Arch Dams in Australia

This study shows what can happen if the natural processes are not considered properly. The described Australian reservoirs became fully silted very quickly, with each one being used for less than 25 years. The experience gained from these failures may be of use today for practicing engineers to prevent similar mistakes.

CHANSON, H. JAMES, P. (1998): Rapid Reservoir Sedimentation of Four Historic Thin Arch Dams in Australia. Reston: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) URL [Visita: 18.01.2012]