Hydro-Electric Power Station Design (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the intricate world of hydroelectric power station design, offering a comprehensive guide for engineers and enthusiasts alike. It meticulously examines the essential principles and factors that contribute to the successful creation of these stations, providing a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Emerging during a time of increasing demand for electricity and rising coal prices, the book underscores the significance of harnessing natural water sources as a sustainable alternative for power generation. The author expertly navigates through the complexities of site selection, water flow analysis, dam construction, equipment choices, and transmission systems, offering valuable insights into each stage of the design process. Readers are taken on a journey through the multifaceted considerations involved in hydroelectric power station design, exploring topics such as drainage area analysis, stream flow measurement, and the selection of turbines and generators. The book delves into the crucial aspects of dam construction, penstock design, and tailrace considerations, providing a holistic understanding of the entire system. Through its detailed analysis and practical approach, this book illuminates the path towards creating efficient and sustainable hydroelectric power stations, contributing to a future powered by renewable energy sources. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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