Continually using fossil fuels as the main source for producing electricity is one of the main
factors causing global warming. Through the past years, several efforts have been made …

Hydropower is an important step towards a low-carbon society; however, its global potential
is challenged by high sediment content in streams. In Pelton turbines, which are installed in …

Sediment yield is a key factor in river basins management due to the various and adverse
consequences that erosion and sediment transport in rivers may have on the environment …

The rapid growth of the wind industry in Brazil presents new opportunities and challenges
for its electricity industry. As new capacity becomes available, more transmission …

In high-head Pelton turbines, the injector faces severe erosion due to suspended sediment
leading to a reduction in turbine efficiency and higher maintenance costs. Here, the effects of …

Land use and land cover (LULC) changes alter the structure and functioning of natural
ecosystems, impacting the potential and flow of ecosystem services. Ecological restoration …

Erosion wear is an important issue for a Francis turbine operating on rivers from the
Himalayas, which directly hinders the utilization of hydropower. In this research, the severe …

Understanding coarse sediment transport is crucial for the prediction of sediment migration
and the consequent development of fluvial morphologies. In this study, cobble …

Monitoring biodiversity on a large scale, such as in hydropower reservoirs, poses scientific
challenges. Conventional methods such as passive fishing gear are prone to various biases …

Sediment transport in Alpine and pre-Alpine zones is an essential part of the broad field
encompassing hydro-geological instabilities, with particular significance during high …