Research staff are now working with developers in Lao PDR and Australia to ensure design criteria is optimised at time of construction. Research is presently underway on a suite of Mekong and Murray-Darling species to identify critical tolerances of shear and pressure. Work in the USA is also being expanded to lamprey and white sturgeon in an effort to increase the understanding beyond salmon species. Researchers and developers are hopeful of constructing the first fish-friendly hydro plants within the next two years. Pending favourable outcomes, the expansion of this technology to other sites and river systems is the ultimate development outcome.
Revised: February 18, 2013 |
Published: January 1, 2013
Citation
Thorncraft G., L.J. Baumgartner, C.A. Boys, and R.S. Brown. 2013.Merging hydraulics with biology.International Water Power & Dam Construction 65, no. 1:42-43.PNNL-SA-93692.