Hydroelectric power potential, Woonsocket Falls Dam, Woonsocket, Rhode Island

The feasibility of developing a hydroelectric power plant at an existing flood control dam of the city of Woonsocket, RI was examined considering environmental, economic, technical and engineering factors. It was concluded that the City should proceed with plans to develop a hydro plant. (LCL)

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Daly, J C, Dowdell, R B, Kelly, W E, Koveos, P E, Krikorian, Jr, J S, Lengyel, G, Prince, M J, Seely, S, Tromp, L, Urish, D W
Language:unknown
Published: 2013
Subjects:
13 HYDRO ENERGY
DAMS
RETROFITTING
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
ECONOMICS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
RHODE ISLAND
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FINANCING
LEGAL ASPECTS
REGULATIONS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY SOURCES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
POWER
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
USA
Low Head
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5690815
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5690815
https://doi.org/10.2172/5690815
Description
Summary:The feasibility of developing a hydroelectric power plant at an existing flood control dam of the city of Woonsocket, RI was examined considering environmental, economic, technical and engineering factors. It was concluded that the City should proceed with plans to develop a hydro plant. (LCL)

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