Research Results

research results by category and name

RESEARCH RESULTS BY NAME

Zahra Anwar
Mark Beaver
Claire Beveridge
Sean Brosig
Fred Carter
Katherine Chapman
Brian Campbell
Mark Christian
Mitch Clement
Timothy DeWeese
Lisa Dilley
Stanley Dittrick
Andre Dozier
Samuel Dyas
Philip Ebben
Matthew Erdman
Joy Foley
Hosein Foroutan
Benjamin Foster
Matthew Fuller
Sudershan Gangrade
Michael George
Adam Greenhall
Seth Gregg
Mohammad Hajit
Andrew Hamann
Justin Hannon
Thomas Gualtieri
Jory Hecht

RESEARCH RESULTS BY CATEGORY

Civil and Environmental

Research: Effect of Substrate Roughness, Slope, and Body Size on Climbing Behavior and Performance of Juvenile American Eels (Anguilla rastrata)
Fellow: Zahra Anwar
University: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Research: Development and Operation of the Flow Measurement Accuracy Assessment Tool
Fellow: Mark Christian
University: University of Tennessee- Knoxville
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Three-Dimensional Regression Code
Two-Dimensional Regression Code

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: Monitoring Streambed Scour/Deposition Using Non-Sinusoidal Water Temperature Signals and During Flood Events
Fellow: Timothy DeWeese
University: University of Idaho
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Research: The Economic Feasibility of Pumped Storage Hydropower
Fellow: Lisa Dilley
University: Washington State University
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Research: Integrated Water and Energy Systems Analysis Tool Development
Fellow: André Dozier
University: Colorado State University
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An Integrated Water and Power Modeling Package

Research: Managing Hydrologic Financial Risk in Hydropower Production with Index Insurance Contracts
Fellow: Ben Foster
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Research: Freshwater Mussle Landscape Genomics: Physical not Genetic Isolation in River Networks
Fellow: Matthew Fuller
University: Duke University
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Research: Development of Ensemble-based probabilistic flood maps for Probable Maximum Flood
Fellow: Sudershan Gangrade
University: University of Tennessee
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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: Euler-Euler Large Eddy Simulation of Two-Phase Dilute Bubbly Flows With Mass Transfer Across Phases
Fellow: Mohammad Haji Mohammadi Sani Abadi
University: University of Minnesota
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Research: Coordinated Predictive Control of a Hydropower Cascade
Fellow: Andrew Hamann
University: Carnegie Mellon University
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Research: Image Based Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling to Simulate Fluid Flow Around a Moving Fish
Fellow: Justin Hannon
University: University of Iowa
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Research: Decision Trees for Incorporating the Likelihood of Excessive Hydrologic Alteration into Hydropower-Ecosystem Tradeoffs
Fellow: Jory Hecht
University: Tufts University
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Research: Restoring Flow Regimes after Dam Construction and Operation: Evidence from Dynamic Systems Theory
Fellow: Michelle Hummel
University: University of California- Berkeley
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Research: Influence of Deregulated Electricity Markets on Hydropower Generation and Downstream Flow Regime
Fellow: Jordan Kern
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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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: Real-time Forecasting and Hydropower Optimization
Fellow: Jonathon Lamontagne
University: Cornell University
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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: Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Stream Flow and Hydropower Production
Fellow: Matthew McDonald
University: Washington State University
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Research: Financial Risk from Changing Lake Levels for Hydropower Producers on the Great Lakes
Fellow: Eliot Meyer
University: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Research: Study of Mass Transfer across Hydrofoils for Use in Aerating Turbines
Fellow: Garrett Monson
University: University of Minnesota
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Research: Managing Complex Water Resource Systems for Ecological Integrity: Evaluating Tradeoffs and Uncertainty
Fellow: Ryan Morrison
University: University of New Mexico
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Research: An Analysis of Partial-Depth, Floating, Impermeable Guidance Structures for Downstream Fish Passage at Hydroelectric Facilities
Fellow: Kevin Mulligan
University: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Research: Internal Erosion Monitored by Spatial-Temporal Pore Pressure Changes During Full-Scale Field Experiments
Fellow: Minal Parekh
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: High Resolution Measurements of the Mean Three-Dimensional Flow Field in a Natural River
Fellow: John Petrie
University: Virginia Tech
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Research: Modeling Fish Passage and Energetic Expenditure for American Shad in a Steeppass Fishway using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model
Fellow: Kathryn Plymesser
University: Montana State University
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Research: Evaluation of Bar Rack Designs to Allow for the Downstream Passage of Silver American Eels at Hydropower Facilities
Fellow: Tresha Melong Price
University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Research: Quantification of Uncertainties in Snow Accumulation, Snowmelt, and Snow Disappearance dates
Fellow: Mark Raleigh
University: University of Washington
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Research: Determination of Optimal Operating Schemes for a Multi-Reservoir System Under Environmental Constraints
Fellow: Amelia Shaw
University: Vanderbilt University
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Research: An Investigation into the Turbulence Parameter Responsible for the Onset of Grain Motion
Fellow: Heidi Smith
University: University of Idaho
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Research: A Stochastic Dynamic Programming Approach to Balancing Wind Intermittency with Hydropower
Fellow: Sue Nee Tan
University: Cornell University
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Research: Development of a Numerical Tool to Predict Hydrodynamics, Temperature and TDG in Hydropower Flows
Fellow: Yushi Wang
University: University of Iowa
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Research: Mapping Lake Sturgeon Acipenser Fluvescens Spawning habitat in the Upper Tennessee River Using Side Scan Sonar
Fellow: Daniel Walker
University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Research: Erosion of Cohesive Sediment Due to Hydropower Releases
Fellow: Katherine Weidner
University: Virginia Tech
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Research: Analytical and Numerical Investigation of an Air Entraining Hydraulic Jump
Fellow: Adam Witt
University: University of Minnesota
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Electrical

Research: Methodology to Reduce the Strain on Hydro Turbines Using Advanced Life Extending Control of Multiple Energy Storage Systems
Fellow: Sean Brosig
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Experimentation of Synchronous and Variable Speed Small Scale Hydropower Systems
Fellow: Elliott Jackson
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Stochastic Energy Scheduling
Fellow: Adam Greenhall
University: University of Washington
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Research: Modeling and Analysis of a Small Hydropower Plant and Battery Energy Storage System Connected as a Microgrid
Fellow: Kelly Kozdras
University: University of Washington
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Research: An Advanced Study of Wind Power Variability on the Federal Columbia River Power System
Fellow: Kelcy Lajoie
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Water Start Up Time Model Validation Test
Fellow: Daniel Lee
University: Oregon Institute of Technology
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Research - Forecasting Tools for Run-of-River Hydroelectric Systems
Fellow: Nam Song
University: University of Washington
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Research: Development and Experimental Hardware Validation of Novel Variable Speed Hydropower Control Schemes for Emerging Applications and Water Resource Paradigms
Fellow: Michael Starrett
University: Oregon State University
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Research: Understanding Operational Flexibility in the Federal Columbia River Power System
Fellow: Karen Studarus
University: University of Washington
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Research: Energy Storage & International Development
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Research: Modeling Smart Microgrids for the Developing World with Probabilistic Supply and Demand Inputs
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Fellow: Jesse Thornburg
University: Carnegie Mellon University

Energy and Resources

Research: Pumped Hydroelectric storage balances a solar microgrid
Fellow: Kevin Kircher
University: Cornell
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Research: Environmental, Economic and Social Trade-Offs of Hydropower Relicensing: A Case Study of the Yuba River Development Project
Fellow: Joseph Rand
University: University of California, Berkeley
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Geography

Research: Water Governance Process Assessment: Evaluating the Link between Decision Making Processes and Outcomes in the Columbia River Basin
Fellow: Kimberly Ogren
University: Oregon State University
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Geology

Research: Reconstruction of sediment supply and transport behind the Elwha River dams
Fellow: Claire Beveridge
University: University of Washington
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Research: Determining the Tributary Sediment Contribution to the Experimental Flood Deposits on the Colorado River in Marble Canyon, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Fellow: Katherine Chapman
University: Northern Arizona University
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Research: Detecting lnternal Erosion in Earthen Dams
Fellow: Joy Foley
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Investigation of flow and sediment transport over RoR dams, and potential effects on upstream and downstream geomorphology, sedimentation, and aquatic habitat.
Fellow: Robert Queen
University: Colorado State University
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Research: Maximizing the habitat restoration potential of controlled releases at hydropower dams; Understanding impacts of hydrograph form on sediment transport
Fellow: Megan Kenworthy
University: University of Idaho
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Research: A Stratigraphic Approach to Characterize the Deposition and Storage of Organic Matter in Reservoir Sediments
Fellow: Laurel Stratton
University: Oregon State University
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Legal

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: Hydropower Operations in the Colorado River Basin: Institutional Analysis of Opportunities and Constraints
Fellow: Surabhi Karambelkar
University: University of Arizona
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Materials

Research: Iron Bulk Amorphous Alloy Coating for Wear Damage of Turbine Surfaces
Fellow: Stanley Dittrick
University: Washington State University
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Research: Direct Laser Deposition of Porous Structures and Gradient Metal-Ceramic Composite Coatings
Fellow: Thomas Gualtieri
University: Washington State University
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Research: Hydrophobicity of Rare-earth Oxide Ceramics and their Application in Promoting Sustained Dropwise Condensation and Corrosion and Fouling Mitigation in Hydropower Systems
Fellow: Sami Khan
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Research: Surface-Reconditioning Additives Based on Solid Inorganic Nanoparticles for Environment-Friendly Industrial Lubricating Compositions
Fellow: Pavlo Rudenko
University: Washington State University
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Research: Design and Manufacturing Study of Hydroelectric Turbines Using Recycled and Natural Fiber Composites
Fellow: Marc Whitehead
University: Oregon State University
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Mechanical

Research: Identification of spatial and topographical metrics for micro hydropower applications in irrigation ingrastructure
Fellow: Brian Campbell
University: Colorado State University
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Research: Pump-Storage Hydropower Design in a Wastewater Treatment Facility with an Aerating Runner, Additive Manufactured Material Analysis, and Testing of Hydrokinetic Turbine Runner.
Fellow: Fred Carter
University: Lehigh 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: Convex Capital Cost Optimization: A Rwandan Case Study
Fellow: Philip Ebben
University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Research: Modifications to the Runner Blade to Improve Off-Design Efficiencies of Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Matthew Erdman
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Simulation, Analysis and Mitigation of Vortex Rope Formation in the Draft Tube of Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Hosein Foroutan
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Feature Selection for Monitoring Erosive Cavitation on a Hydroturbine
Fellow: Seth Gregg
University: Colorado School of Mines
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Research: Computation and Analysis of Cavitating Flow in Francis-Class Hydraulic Turbines
Fellow: Daniel Leonard
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Investigation of the performance and cost benefits of using a magnetically geared generator (MGG) for a hydropower generation.
Fellow: Kang Li
University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Research: Analysis of the Effects of Pre-whirl on the Efficiency and Operating Range of Hydro Pumps used in Pumped Storage Facilities
Fellow: Keith Martin
University: The Pennsylvania State University
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Research: Hydraulic Design and Optimization of a Modular Pump-turbine Runner
Fellow: William Schleicher
University: Lehigh University
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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: Reduced Order Description of Experimental Two-Phase Pipe Flows: Characterizations of Flow Structures and Dynamics via Proper Orthogonal Decomposition
Fellow: Bianca Viggiano
University: Portland State University
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