run-of-water storage principle

Spanish translation: Principio de reserva de aguas en su estado natural

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English term or phrase:Run-of-water storage principle
Spanish translation:Principio de reserva de aguas en su estado natural
Entered by: Patricia Baldwin

10:02 Jul 9, 2003
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Tech/Engineering - Environment & Ecology / Environment & Ecology
English term or phrase: run-of-water storage principle
Hydroelectric powerplants:

...These power stations are strategically located along an approximate 100 km stretch of the Drava river, which falls about 120 m between the upper and lower power stations. The power plants, which operate on the run-of-water storage principle, were built during a 60 year period and provide about 23% of Slovenia's electricity.
Gary Raymond Bokobza
Spain
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principio de reserva de aguas en su estado natural
Explanation:
run of water
agua tal como es
agua en su estado natural
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Patricia Baldwin
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Patricia Baldwin
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presa de gravedad


Explanation:
No si se te vale. Dada la descripción de la instalación es lo único que me encaja,
Un saludo


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principio de reserva de aguas en su estado natural


Explanation:
run of water
agua tal como es
agua en su estado natural

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