Table of ContentsLead StoryCustomers Fund Work at Reclamation PlantsAbout $253 million in O&M funding has been provided over 13 years by power customers in the Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region, allowing improvements that likely would not have been accomplished otherwise.
ArticleExploring the Reasons behind Dam RemovalFor many dams currently being removed in the U.S., the primary reason behind this work is the need to protect fish and restore their habitat. This article provides case studies of the removals under way and the context under which these decisions were made.
Achieving Temporary Bulkheading Using ROVsThree case studies show how remotely operated vehicles can be used to achieve isolation of gates and valves at high-head dams. In each case, the unmanned machines provided an effective method for keeping divers out of harm's way while achieving the needed repairs.
Executive Interview: From the Board Room: Thierry Vandal, President and CEO of Hydro-QuebecThierry Vandal, president and chief executive officer of Hydro-Quebec, discusses methods his company uses to provide energy to customers, the differences between operating in Canada vs the U.S. and the future of hydro and its integration into other energy strategies.
Continued Growth Projected for Dams and Hydropower MarketsThe dams and hydropower markets have experienced significant growth since 2005 and seem poised to continue this trend over the next decade. In fact, annual growth is expected to be between 3% and 8% through 2020, for a total yearly market value of as much as $2.2 billion.
Restoring Nesting Habitat for Common Terns at the Niagara ProjectRestoration efforts agreed to during Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing of the 2,441-MW Niagara project have doubled the number of common tern nests in the area around the project, which is owned and operated by the New York Power Authority. Isolating DC Grounds in Modern Power PlantsThis primer provides a few simple steps for troubleshooting ground indications in above-ground DC control systems installed in hydroelectric facilities.
DepartmentsBreaking News: Hydro CurrentsU.S. Supreme Court rejects Montana state decision
Industry NewsFERC approves Exelon acquisition of Constellation Energy
Canadian NewsBC Hydro board OKs John Hart replacement project
Perspectives: If It Is To Be, It Is Up To MeI first heard the phrase "If it is to be, it is up to me" when I was 15 years old. Since then, those 10 two-letter words have been my guide in most situations in my life.
Dewatering Spillway Gates with a Reverse Needle CofferdamAfter operating since 1944 with minor maintenance, the eight spillway gates at Brilliant Dam in British Columbia, Canada, needed repair. However, the structure lacks a spillway gate isolation system for the vertical lift roller gates.
Tech BriefsDepartment of Energy releases online renewable energies map
The Leading EdgeFERC approves plans for new 300-kW ocean power plant
R&D ForumInterior releases two studies about Klamath River dam removal
Dam Safety & SecuritySafety evaluation begins at Huntington North Dam
TransitionsWayne Todd makes move to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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