Motors as Generators for Micro-hydro Power

Brothers Christmas present. He was happy

I suppose it is what it says it is - a practical guide. Good if you know little about induction motors, but very light on technical detail if that's what you want. I suppose I'll now have to do what I should have do in the beginning and refer to an electrical machines text book.

Motors as Generators for Micro-hydro Power  Absolutely essential for anyone who needs a practical guide to installing a micro hydro system, no technical gibberish, easy to follow, a concise step by step guide to choosing and installing an induction motor for use as a generator.

This is a technical manual so don't expect a thrilling read! As with all Practical Action publications the info is set out in a really straightforward way and is designed to empower the reader with proper practical knowledge fort a quite theoretical subject. A really well laid out little book containing clear, useful and in depth information.

Much to little 'practical' advice - will be a good reference book on subject but not supportive of planning efforts

This book does exactly what is is supposed to do...tell you what is possible and what is not. That being said, you will start on a path of discovery that will end only when you have exhausted your curiosity.

The material was both a little more technical than I expected, while at the same time did not give the level of specificity regarding resources I was hoping for. Best I have seen if you are ready to dig deeper than the basics on this obscure area of knowledge, I will definately have a copy in my back pocket when I go looking for a motor/generator.

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