Hydropower Station (Third Edition)

Author: Lu Demin
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book is divided into ten chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the types, structure, characteristics, and selection of hydro turbines. Chapters 2 to 10 introduce the layout forms, structural construction, hydraulic calculations, and structural design principles and methods of specialized buildings in hydropower stations, such as intake gates, power channels, pressure fore ponds, pressure pipelines, surge tanks, and power plants. Calculation examples and engineering illustrations are provided in relevant chapters. This book serves as the textbook for the "Hydropower Station" course for water conservancy and hydropower engineering construction majors in secondary vocational schools. It can also be used as a self-study and training reference for hydropower professionals, as well as a reference for engineering and technical personnel engaged in hydropower station design, construction, and management.