Energy recovered from an existing pipeline: a case study of a successful project in California, USA

  • K. Gautam, D. Jones, C. Hentz and G. McCavitt
  • Vol. 25 - Issue 4, 2018

This paper discusses the concept and execution of the Los Vaqueros Energy Recovery Project, which harnessed hydropower energy from within an existing non-powered water conveyance facility in California, USA. Six years of operational performance is also briefly summarized.

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