The objectives of this book are to introduce the overall knowledge of SHP development, together with fundamental understanding of the multidiscipline knowledge of SHP generation. It can be seen from the content that priority is given to design, operation & maintenance and management, so that trainees could acquire more in-depth expertise for their related work. Specific objectives of various specialties are stated in each chapter respectively.

Abbreviations
CHAPTER 1 General Survey
Objectives
1.1 Technical Background
1.1.1 Historical Perspective
1.1.2 The Promise of SHP
1.1.3 SHP Background
1.1.3.1 Definition of SHP
1.1.3.2 Classification of SHP
1.1.3.3 Description of SHP station--main components
1.2 SHP Development
1.2.1 The Status Quo of SHP Development Worldwide
1.2.1.1 An overview
1.2.1.2 Present situation of SHP development
1.2.1.3 SHP development and rural electrification
1.2.2 SHP Development in China
1.2.2.1 SHP is not small in China
1.2.2.2 Major success of SHP development in China
1.2.2.3 System approaches of SHP development in China
1.2.2.4 Main obstacles and problems
Self-assessment Questions
CHAPTER 2 SHP Exploitation and Small River Planning
Objectives
2.1 Fundamental Theory of SHP Generation
2.2 Exploitation Schemes of SHP
2.2.1 Dam Scheme
2.2.2 Diversion Scheme
2.2.3 Mixed Scheme
2.2.4 Run-of-the-river Scheme
2.2.5 Daily Regulation Scheme
2.2.6 Seasonal Regulation Scheme
2.2.7 Examples of Different Schemes of Hydropower Exploitation
2.3 Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Water Resources
of Small Rivers
2.3.1 Power Generation and Irrigation
2.3.2 Power Generation and Water Supply
2.3.3 Power Generation and Flood Prevention
2.3.4 Power Generation and Navigation
2.3.5 Power Generation and Fishery
2.3.6 Power Generation and Environment
2.4 Small River Planning and Cascade Development
Self-assessment Questions
CHAPTER 3 Hydrology and Hydro-energy Design
Objectives
3.1 Hydrological Investigation in SHP Development
3.2 Data Preparation
3.3 Outcome Requirements
3.3.1 Design Runoff
3.3.2 Daily Flow-duration Curve
3.3.3 Low-water Analysis
3.3.4 Design Flood
3.3.5 Water Level-discharge Correlation Curve
3.3.6 Others
3.4 Design Runoff
3.4.1 Frequency Analysis and Calculation of Runoff
3.4.2 Interpolation Extension of Runoff Series
3.4.3 Area-proportion Method
3.4.4 Regional Synthetic Study (A)
3.4.5 Regional Synthetic Study (B)
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CHAPTER 4 Geological Problems in SHP
CHAPTER 5 CivilWorks of SHPs
CHAPTER 6 Small Hydraulic Turbines and Auxiliaries
CHAPTER 7 Electrical System of an SHP Station
CHAPTER 8 Computer Applications in SHP Stations
CHAPTER 9 Economic Evaluation for SHP Projects
CHAPTER 10 Construction Planning
CHAPTER 11 Environmental Impacts and Assessment for SHPs
CHAPTER 12 Gate and Hoist for HPPs