Publisher's Synopsis
This proceedings consists of papers presented at the Waterpower '97 specialty conference. This international conference on hydropower was held in Atlanta, Georgia, August 5-8, 1997. It covers a wide range of topics pertaining to hydropower from aquatic habitats to water quality. Volume I of the proceedings discusses such issues as: aquatic habitats; civil works; dam stabilization; economics and finances; environmental issues; fisheries; and generators, electrical systems and controls. The second volume explores hydraulic design; licensing; performance testing; privatization; project case studies; and recreation. Finally, Volume III presents papers on rehabilitation; research and development; reservoir systems; restructuring; risk analysis; turbines; and water quality.
