Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project. Project Definition Phase Report

Technical Report · Thu Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6023036· OSTI ID:6023036

Results obtained during the project Definition Phase of the Idaho Falls Low-Head Hydroelectric Demonstration Project, are presented. The Idaho Falls project consists of the redevelopment of three existing power plants using bulb turbine-generators. All three plants are owned and operated by the City of Idaho Falls. The Idaho Falls project will increase energy production for the City at its three hydroelectric plants by permitting maximum utilization of the Snake River flows passing through the City, and will develop information on: the economic viability of commercially available technology in a commercial-sized plant for low-head hydroelectric power generation; cost data; spcific marketing, environmental, legal, and institutional concerns related to the development and demonstration of low-head hydroelectric energy; the compatability of low-head hydroelectric resource utilization compatible with other uses of water; dam safety and structural integrity; and the cost of operating and maintaining low-head hydroelectric power facilities. The project, its organization and management, operation, and estimated annual power production are described.

• Research Organization: International Engineering Co., Inc., Boise, ID (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6023036
• Report Number(s): IDO-10078
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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