The Department of Energy provides an overview of hydroelectric power plants in the USA, including those that utilize Francis turbines, which are among the most efficient types of hydroelectric turbines.
This article highlights the top performing hydroelectric power plants in the USA, including the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, which features Francis turbines and has a capacity of over 2,400 MW.
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have published a study on the efficiency of Francis turbines in hydroelectric power plants, including a case study on the Folsom Dam in California.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation provides a database of hydroelectric power plants in the USA, including information on turbine type, capacity, and efficiency, which can be used to identify top performing Francis turbine power plants.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has published a paper on the design and operation of Francis turbine hydroelectric power plants, including a discussion of their advantages and limitations.
The US Army Corps of Engineers provides information on the Grand Coulee Dam hydroelectric power plant, which features Francis turbines and has a capacity of over 6,800 MW, making it one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the USA.
This article discusses the optimization of hydroelectric power plants, including the use of Francis turbines, and presents a case study on the optimization of a power plant in the USA.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) provides an interactive map of hydroelectric power plants in the USA, including information on turbine type, capacity, and location, which can be used to identify top performing Francis turbine power plants.