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