Title
Hydropower research and development
Publication Date
1997
Keywords
Hydropower, development, activity, project, Fish, fish passage, passage, behavior, monitoring, hydrology, Water, water quality, DAM, safety, operation, MAINTENANCE, RESOURCES, management, review, Technology
Report number
DOE/ID-10575
Publisher
United States Department of Energy
Abstract
This report is a compilation of information on hydropower research and development (R&D) activities of the Federal government and hydropower industry. The report includes descriptions of on-going and planned R&D activities, 1996 funding, and anticipated future funding. Summary information on R&D projects and funding is classified into eight categories: Fish Passage, Behavior, and Response; Turbine-Related; Monitoring Tool Development; Hydrology; Water Quality; Dam Safety; Operations and Maintenance; and Water Resources Management. Several issues in hydropower R&D are briefly discussed: Duplication; Priorities; Coordination; Technical/Peer Review; and Technology Transfer/Commercialization. Project information sheets from contributors are included as an appendix.