Results of our Research:
Science and Technology Program Western Water and Power Solution Bulletins
What is a Bulletin?
A Reclamation Science & Technology Program Western Water and Power Solution Bulletin is a brief news release for Reclamation end-users, stakeholders, and other parties interested in S&T Program findings. A Western Water and Power Solution Bulletin can consist of a valuable synthesis of available information in a particular research area or a summary of a research product that will assist Reclamation in carrying out its core mission of water and power delivery. A Bulletin summarizes new findings, tools, applications, and capabilities and explains how these findings or products can and will be employed in carrying out Reclamation’s mission. A Bulletin will also provide key contact information for the principal research investigator, the S&T Program Office, and the link for more information or a completed report.
Below are our first six bulletins. We are in the process of developing more bulletins and will post these bulletins on a searchable knowledge base in the future. Let us know what you think of these first bulletins.
Water and Power Solution Bulletins
Managing Reservoir Sediment (pdf, 65 KB)
Computer model predicts reservoir and downstream sediment impacts for effective sediment-management planning
Coanda-Effects Overflow Screens Reduce Maintenance Costs (pdf, 74 KB)
Self-cleaning screen technology removes fine debris while reducing the need for manual cleaning
Powerplant Efficiency Optimization (pdf, 52 KB)
Optimization programs increase the overall efficiency of hydroturbine power generation units resulting in millions of dollar savings
Fish Passage for Non-Salmonids ( pdf, 67 KB)
Ensure efficient water delivery and meet requirements under the Endangered Species Act
Airborne LiDAR Easily Defines Underwater River Channel Geometry (pdf, 97 KB)
New Method of collecting river bathmetry data saves time and money
Breakthrough in Terrestrial Photogrammetry (pdf, 300 KB)
Performs detailed 3-dimensional measurements that save time and money, and improve safety
Flow Calculator Simplifies Use of Sharp-Crested Weirs for Accurate Measurement of Water Deliveries (pdf, 260 KB)
Easy to use software saves time and money and increases measurement accuracy
Flow Deflectors to Prevent Stilling Basin Abrasion Damage (pdf, 133 KB)
Installing flow deflectors at stilling basins reduces maintenance and repair costs
WinFlume Simplifies Open-Channel Flow Measurement (pdf, 80 KB)
WinFlume software is used wordwide to design and calibrate long-throated flumes and broad-crested weirs
Improved Water Supply Predictions (pdf, 60 KB)
New prediction modeling technique could result in substantial savings through better water resource managment