The Guide to Hydropower Mechanical Design
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by ASME Hydro Power Technical Committee
The Guide to Hydropower Mechanical Design draws on the insights and experience of more than 40 of the world's leading hydro experts to provide a careful and thorough overview of existing "best practices." The result is a comprehensive reference for individuals who design hydropower facilities, maintain and procure equipment, or produce and distribute electricity.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Basic considerations
- Hydraulic turbines
- Governors
- Major valves
- Trashracks and cleaning devices
- Gates
- Lifting equipment
- Auxiliary systems
- Equipment for environmental control
- Equipment layout considerations
- Hydraulic transients
- Inspection and testing
- Maintenance and operation considerations
- Appendix
- Index
275 Pages/Hardcover/1996
ISBN10 0-9651765-0-9
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