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Analysis of Environmental Issues Related to Small-Scale Hydroelectric Development IV: Fish Mortality Resulting From Turbine Passage

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1218118· OSTI ID:1218118
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  1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Science Applications, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
The purpose of this report is to provide summary information for use by potential developers and regulators of small-scale hydroelectric projects (defined as existing dams that can be retrofitted to a total site capacity of ≤30 MW), where turbine-related mortality of fish is a potential issue affecting site-specific development. Mitigation techniques for turbine-related mortality are not covered in this report.
Research Organization:
US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States). Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Water Power Technologies Office; Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Water Power Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
1218118
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM--7521; 3730
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English