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, James C., Dowdell, Roger B., Kelly, William E., Koveos, Peter E., Krikorian, John S., Jr., Lengyel, Gabriel, Prince, Mack J., Seely, Samuel, Tromp, Laurens, Urish, Daniel W.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: University of Rhode Island 1979
Subjects:
Power
Feasibility Studies
Regulations
Electric Power
Power Plants
Financing
Economics
Usa 130100* > Hydro Energy > Resources & Availability
North Atlantic Region
Hydroelectric Power
Legal Aspects
13 Hydro Energy
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Retrofitting
Technology Assessment
Energy Sources
Dams
Environmental Impacts
Rhode Island
North America
Low-Head Hydroelectric Power Plants
Renewable Energy Sources
Low Head
North Atlantic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2172/5690815
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1092329/
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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