An Introduction to HEC-5 Hydroelectric Power Routines

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and electric power system operators interested in application of the HEC-5 computerized modeling program to hydroelectric power projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PROGRAM CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS, 3. APPLICATION TO ANALYSIS OF A SINGLE HYDROPOWER PROJECT, 4. ANALYSIS OF HYDROPOWER SYSTEMS, 5. ANALYSIS OF PUMPED-STORAGE PROJECTS, 6. FIRM ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, 7. STRATEGIES FOR USING THE HEC-5 PROGRAM FOR POWER STUDIES, 8. PROGRAM AVAILABILITY.