Small hydro in Manitoba

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dc.contributor.authorMelvin, Lindsay M. K.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-12-09T16:42:14Z
dc.date.available2009-12-09T16:42:14Z
dc.date.issued2004en_US
dc.degree.disciplineMechanical and Industrial Engineeringen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis thesis examines the feasibility of implementing small hydro as an alternative energy source in Manitoba. An alternative resource is sought to serve consumers in an environmentally and economically acceptable manner. Small hydro uses run-of-the-river concepts with kinetic turbine technologies; it does not allow water retention exceeding twenty four hours. This thesis examines small hydro according to the subjects of turbine technologies, flow management, site selection and economic analysis. Current reaction turbines and new off-the-shelf kinetic turbine designs may be used in conjunction with methodologies for increasing flow rates to produce a reasonable amount of power in an environmentally acceptable manner. Undeveloped small hydro sites exist in northern Manitoba where communities are currently served by costly diesel generation, and in more southern locations with transmission and road access. An economic analysis of small hydro requires a community survey, a cost-benefit analysis, and comparisons with other technologies. Conclusions indicate that small hydro is potentially viable in Manitoba and warrants a more detailed feasibility study.en_US
dc.format.extentxi, 164 leaves :en_US
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dc.identifier(Sirsi) AQJ-4035en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/3790
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rightsThe reproduction of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner.en_US
dc.titleSmall hydro in Manitobaen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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