Methodology for determining hydromorphological indicators for rivers with hydropower uses

• Published in: IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 1136; no. 1; pp. 12032 - 12042
• Main Authors: Stanca, Stefan Ciprian, Dimache, Alexandru Nicolae, Ilinca, Cornel, Anghel, Cristian Gabriel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Ecological effects; Hydroelectric plants; Hydroelectric power; Hydrologic regime; Hydrology; Indicators; Interpolation; Methodology; Rivers

Abstract The ecological condition of rivers is influenced by hydropower uses. The European Union encouraged the hydropower sector with installed capacities less than 10 MW, considering that their impact is small. Small hydropower plants influence the main hydromorphological indicators, namely the hy...