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Micro-Hydro Design Manual: A guide to small-scale water power schemes
Adam Harvey and Andy Brown
This book has grown from Intermediate Technology's field experiences with micro-hydro installations and covers operation and maintenance, commissioning, electrical power, induction generators, electronic controllers, management, and energy surveys.
ISBN 1853391034, (ITP), 1993, 288pp, £35.00,

The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual
Jeremy Thake
Micro-hydro is a useful way of providing power to houses, workshops or villages that need an independent supply. For many remote areas beyond the reach of a national grid, micro-hydro is the only economic option. Where flow is limited, but high heads are available, the Pelton wheel is one of the most useful turbines. The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual is written to enble the reader to design and manufacture Pelton turbines with capacities from a few hundred Watts to around 100kw, though much of the information is relevant for larger units too. Aimed at readers with a general engineering workshop background, the emphasis is on simple technology, so that the turbines can be made in small workshops with basic engineering facilities. More advanced processes are discussed for those with access to better manufacturing facilities. As well as detailing all the important aspects of design, the book covers basic theory, turbine selection, manufacture, installation, testing and problem-solving. The manual is well illustrated and contains a comprehensive appendices, containing manufacturing reference information and the derivation of equations used. Jeremy Thake, a mechanical design engineer, has worked for the appropriate technology organization, DCS, in Nepal for six years in micro-hydro systems. He currently works for the renewable energy consultancy, IT Power.
ISBN 1853394602, (ITP), 1999, 320pp, £25.00,

Micro-hydropower Sourcebook
Allen R. Inversin
A practical guide to design and implementation in developing countries.
ISBN 0946884862, (NRECA), 1986, 285pp, £25.00,

Motors as Generators for Micro-hydro power
Nigel Smith
Motors as Generators for Micro-Hydro Power is a guide to the use of induction motors for electricity generation in remote locations. It is written as a practical handbook for engineers and technicians involved in designing and installing small water power schemes for isolated houses and communities. This manual arose out of the practical experience of manufacturers and installers of induction generator units working in village locations in a number of countries.
ISBN 1853392863, (ITP), 1994, 84pp, £7.50,

Pumps as Turbines: A user's guide
Arthur Williams
A practical handbook to the use of standard pump units as a low-cost alternative to conventional turbines for electricity generation in remote locations. For engineers and technicians designing and installing small water-power schemes.
ISBN 1853392855, (ITP), 1995, 60pp, £7.50,

Small Hydro Power in China
Hangzhou Regional Centre
An account of how the Chinese achieved a long-term programme to provide rural areas with electricity. Contains lessons for other countries faced with energy provision problems.
ISBN 094668846X, (ITP), 1985, 120pp, £14.95,

Water Current Turbines: A fieldworker's guide
Peter Garman
A description of Intermediate Technology's experience with the current turbine and an economic assessment of it. For engineers and development workers who may be interested in trying this technology in new appropriate situations.
ISBN 0946688273, (ITP), 1986, 100pp, £14.95,