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MICRO-HYDRO [3 records]

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Record 1 2009-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Cartography
CONT

Consider using one of the following : a micro-hydro generating station in Canadian northern and remote locations; a small dam on a creek to hold eight to 10 hours of full load production...

OBS

dam on stream: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Cartographie
CONT

Envisager d'utiliser une microcentrale hydroélectrique (dans les régions nordiques ou éloignées du Canada), un petit barrage sur un ruisseau en vue de huit à dix heures de production à pleine charge [...]

OBS

barrage sur un ruisseau : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Energy (Physics)
OBS

The Sub-Committee on Non-Conventional Energy Research seeks to develop and enhance the capabilities of ASEAN member countries in natural gas utilization technology, biomass/biogas technology, clean coal technology, solar/wind/micro-hydro energy technology and energy efficiency technology. The sub-committee aims to undertake research, development, and demonstration projects in energy technologies and the above priority areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Énergie (Physique)

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
CONT

Micro-hydropower development in Nepal has a long history in Nepal. In 1988 approximately 615 micro-hydro turbines were in operation and were being used to grind grain, hull rice, and expel oil from oilseeds, as well as generating electricity in the hills of Nepal. More than 90% of these installations were used exclusively for agro-processing works.

Key term(s)
  • micro hydropower development

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
OBS

hydroélectricité : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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