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Digitalization Challenges for Hydropower Plants – Insights from a Drinking Water Recovery Example

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2026-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2566-3151 | Journal ISSN: 2566-3143
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 19, 2024
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Accepted on: Mar 11, 2025
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Published on: Feb 4, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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