Hydraulic Turbine Regulation and Auxiliary Equipment (Second Edition)

Author: Water Conservancy and Hydropower
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the basic knowledge of turbine regulation, including the composition, structure, working principles, adjustment, and testing of medium and small-sized mechanical-hydraulic and electro-hydraulic governors; as well as the operation and common faults of turbine regulation systems. It also introduces the principles and methods of regulation guarantee calculations for small hydropower stations. The second part covers auxiliary equipment, discussing the principles, design calculations, and operation and maintenance of turbine intake valves and oil, gas, and water systems in hydropower stations. Review and reflection questions are provided at the end of each chapter. This book serves as the textbook for the "Hydropower Electrical Equipment" program in secondary vocational schools and can also be referenced by technical workers and related professionals engaged in the installation, maintenance, and operation of governors and auxiliary equipment in medium and small hydropower stations.