A description of some of the hydro-electric schemes in the British Isles showing how this power is harnessed and some of the difficulties which have to be overcome. The film also shows the Karapiro Dam under construction in New Zealand which, when completed, will be one of the largest in the world. Turbo-generators, made in Britain, are being installed at this dam.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
004211
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams - Design and Construction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Hydraulic machinery
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources - New Zealand
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources - New Zealand
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power resources - New Zealand
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Public works - Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Hydraulic machinery
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)