Harnessing Water Power for Home Energy

by Dermot McGuigan

Book Overview

For years, the energy from water power turned the wheels of our industries, lighted and sometimes heated our homes. That energy could do it again today, says author Dermot McGuigan. There are myriad... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882661159
• ISBN13: 9780882661155
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Garden Way Pub Co
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.

Customer Reviews

good help

This is the best resource I have found for somone who wants to explore the possibility of harnessing water power for home use.

Excellent resource for small home-based water power

Harnessing Water Power For home Energy is an excellent resource for individuals who are interested in harnessing water power for their energy needs. This book deals with the various type of hydroelectric systems, from different types of waterfalls to water turbines. Detailed flow and output calculations are included for the more advanced reader. The book is written in plain language and contains a wealth of drawings and diagrams. Altogether, a must-have reference for anyone who is thinking of building or maintaining hydropower for their home and family.