The Guide to Hydropower Mechanical Design

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