Chapter 5
Hydroelectric Power Generation
5.1 Planning of Hydroelectric Facilities 5-1
Siting • Hydroelectric Plant Schemes • Selection of Plant Capacity, Energy, and Other Design Features
5.2 Hydroelectric Plant Features 5-2
Turbine • Flow Control Equipment • Generator • Generator Terminal Equipment • Generator Switchgear • Generator Step-Up Transformer • Excitation System • Governor System • Control Systems • Protection Systems • Plant Auxiliary Equipment
5.3 Special Considerations Affecting Pumped Storage Plants 5-10
Pump Motor Starting • Phase Reversing of the Generator/Motor • Draft Tube Water Depression
5.4 Construction and Commissioning of Hydroelectric Plants 5-11
References5-12
Steven R. Brockschink (retired)
Stantec Consulting
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