Author(s)

B.C. Kalkani

Abstract

A Microsoft Access database is presented developed in Microsoft Windows environment. The database refers to small hydropower technology projects and includes information in engineering, economics, development and environmental attributes. The main aspects of environmental attributes included in the database are those on environmental values, protected environment, pollution, hazards and health-safety. 1 Introduction Hydropower is based on well established technology, while technological improvements are introduced into the design for commercial operation of hydro powerplants. The exploitation of plant sites depends on the water flow, the available head, the civil engineering works, the turbine-generator system instal

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