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 hydro power facilities, maintain and procure equipment, or produce and distribute electricity.
By:
ASME Hydro Power Technical Committee Imprint: PennWell Hydro Group Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 635g ISBN:9780965176507 ISBN 10: 0965176509 Pages: 275 Publication Date:30 January 2006 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction; Basic considerations; Hydraulic turbines; Governors; Major valves; Trashracks and cleaning devices; Gales; Lifting equipment; Auxiliary systems; Equipment for environmental control; Equipment layout considerations; Hydraulic transients; Inspection and testing; Maintenance and operation considerations; Appendix; Index.