Low-head hydropower impacts on steam dissolved oxygen
Journal Article
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· Water Resources Bulletin; (United States)
OSTI ID:6245075
- Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis (United States)
A method to evaluate the effect of hydropower development on downstream dissolved oxygen (DO) is presented for a low head dam. Water, previously aerated during release over spillways and under gates, is diverted through the hydropower facility without further aeration. The oxygen transfer that occurs as a result of air entrainment at the various release points of a dam is measured. Oxygen transfer efficiencies are calculated and incorporated into an oxygen transfer model to predict average release DO concentrations. This model is used to systematically determine the effect of hydropower operation on downstream DO. Operational alternatives are investigated and a simple operational guide is developed to mitigate the effects of hydropower operation. Combinations of reduced generation and optimal releases from the dam allow the hydropower facility to operate within DO standards.
- OSTI ID:
- 6245075
- Journal Information:
- Water Resources Bulletin; (United States), Journal Name: Water Resources Bulletin; (United States) Vol. 25:6; ISSN WARBA; ISSN 0043-1370
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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