and (c) 2 m3/sec for 6 months: (i) If the site is developed as a run-of-river type of plant, without storage, determine the standby capacity to be provided. Assume that overall efficiency of the plant is 85%. (ii) If a reservoir is arranged upstream, will any standby unit be necessary, and what is the excess power?

and (c) 2 m3/sec for 6 months: (i) If the site is developed as a run-of-river type of plant, without storage, determine the standby capacity to be provided. Assume that overall efficiency of the plant is 85%. (ii) If a reservoir is arranged upstream, will any standby unit be necessary, and what is the excess power?

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Author:DUNLAP, Richard A.

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Chapter11: Hydroelectric Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

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