This highly useful reference identifies the key steps and considerations in carrying out a Francis turbine upgrade by runner replacement.

CD-ROM recaps experiences of other project owners and provides information on the procedures and best practices for:

• evaluating the current status of the equipment
• managing the different phases of the upgrading project
• developing the specifications to be included in the tendering documents
• weighing alternatives for procurement of the turbines and supplier's involvement
• and more

published by HCI Publications