{"product_id":"9781853395673","title":"Pumps as Turbines: A User's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e* A classic title updated with a new chapter\u003cbr\u003e* Practical energy provision for isolated houses and remote locations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs interest in the provision of decentralized electricity in the South increases, this practical handbook is as important as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Pumps as Turbines: A user’s guide' is a practical handbook for engineers and technicians involved in designing and installing small water-power schemes for isolated houses and communities. It concerns the use of standard pump units as a low-cost alternative to conventional turbines to provide stand-alone electricity generation in remote locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book arises out of the practical experience of fieldwork in village locations in a number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes a brand new chapter featuring a case study of a PAT (pump-as-turbine) installation. It covers how to select the type of pump based on site requirements, potential pump modifications and caution with single-phase pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Action Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096651108592,"sku":"9781853395673","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781853395673","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}