Research and Development
Final Research Findings
Research: Operational Alternative Evaluation for the 2014/2024 Columbia River Treaty Review in a Participatory Modeling Framework
Fellow: Mark Cecchini-Beaver
University: University of Idaho
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Research: Design Standardization for Integrating Micro Hydropower into Existing Infrastructure and Utility Systems
Fellow: Brian Campbell
University: Colorado State University
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Research: A Methodology to Assess the Value of Integrated Hydropower and Wind Generation
Fellow: Mitch Clement
University: The University of Colorado - Boulder
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Research: Integrated Water and Energy Systems Analysis Tool Development
Fellow: André Dozier
University: Colorado State University
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Research- Real-Time Condition Health Monitoring and its application to Hydro Turbines
Fellow: Samuel Dyas
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Image Based Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling to Simulate Fluid Flow Around a Moving Fish
Fellow: Justin Hannon
University: The University of Iowa
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Research: The Effects of Climate Change on the Water Resources and Hydropower Production Capacity of the Upper Colorado River
Fellow: Marina Kopytkovskiy
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Differing Contributions of Heavily and Moderately Glaciated Basins to Water Resources of the Eklutna Basin, Alaska
Fellow: Ann Marie Larquier
University: Alaska Pacific University
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Research: Rock Scour Evaluation Using Block Theory and the Critical Key Block Concept
Fellow: Michael George
University: University of California Berkeley
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Research: Renewable Energy Production from Water Distribution Systems
Fellow: Ilker Telci
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Research: Erosion of Cohesive Sediment due to Hydropower Releases
Fellow: Katherine Weidner
University: Virginia Tech
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The Hydro Research Foundation strongly believes that research and development (R&D) efforts are an essential component to sustaining hydropower on a path of continuous improvement. Although the roots of hydropower—and hydro R&D—extend back more than a century, the industry needs continual infusions of new ideas and technology. These infusions help to ensure that hydropower maintains and enhances its contributions to electric generation, and that hydro facilities operate in harmony with the environment.
Field work and stewardship are essential to assuring projects work in balance with nature.
With this in mind, the Hydro Research Foundation partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, EPRI, and the Tennessee Valley Authority to host the 2001 Hydro R&D Forum. To learn about the objectives of the Forum, its top 10 recommendations, thoughts regarding future research, and how to obtain a full copy of the Forum’s report, visit the R & D Forum section. To view sample abstracts of research synopsis that can be obtained with a copy of the Forum’s proceeding, visit the Research Synopses section.
Each year, millions of dollars are invested to develop new technologies that meet operational and environmental needs..
Not all research, however, is done at the level of highly trained engineers and scientists. With this in mind, the Forum invites people to visit the Frequently Asked Questions section. Here, we provide information and point people to additional resources that respond to common questions from students and adults. In addition, the Forum’s Hydro Links section can connect you to several national and international resources where you can quickly expand your knowledge of hydropower.