Welcome to International Water Power & Dam Construction’s list of the 60 most influential people in the industry. These people have helped shape the course of the global hydro and dams business over the last 60 years. This list – in alphabetical order – is the result of nominations from contacts and readers around the world, and was decided by a panel of industry experts
Professor Kader Asmal
As chairman of the World Commission on Dams, Professor Asmal headed a multi-stakeholder global review of the development effectiveness of dams. As part of its conclusions in November 2000, the Commission proposed a new framework for decision making in the water and energy sector. This proved highly controversial, sparking a further six years of dialogue that was hosted by the United Nations, culminating in the UN withholding its full endorsement of the WCD report. Nonetheless, the report has had a profound influence on policy and directives at the international level, increasing sensitivities in both environmental and social dimensions.
Professor Jose Antonio Baztan de Granda
Over the past 40 years, Professor Baztan de Granda has designed some of the most important dams in Spain, while also teaching about the subject at the Polytechnical Univerity of Madrid. He has been referred to as one of the most influential dam engineers in Europe.
Geoffrey Binnie (1908-1989)
Geoffrey Binnie was the third generation to head up UK-based Binnie & Partners – the firm started by his Grandfather Sir Alexander Binnie in 1901. He was instrumental in launching the firm into the international large dam business, and worked on a number of important projects such as Gorge dam in Hong Kong, Dokan dam in Iraq and Mangla dam in Pakistan.
Hermod Brekke
Hermod Brekke is Professor Emeritus Dr. Tech at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Department for Thermal Energy and Hydropower. His focus of research, for both industry and academia, has been on hydro turbine design, high-head hydraulic systems, and renewables integration for small and large hydropower particularly in developing country contexts. A founding and honorary member of the International Hydropower Association, Brekke has made a considerable contribution to the advancement of hydro power technology.
Dr Roy W Carlson (d 1990)
Dr Carlson is internationally renowned for his research in concrete technology and for the invention of several widely used instruments for gauging the behaviour of concrete. He played a vital role in the construction and testing of dams worldwide.
Linda Church Ciocci
After assuming her position as executive director of the National Hydropower Association in 1991, Linda Church Ciocci helped the organisation double its membership, strengthen its fiscal position, and significantly increase its political stature and public voice in North America.
Professor Ray W Clough
From 1950-1995 Professor Ray W. Clough significantly contributed to the field of earthquake engineering through teaching, research and consulting. His most important research contribution in structural engineering was as a co-developer in the “Finite Element Method” (beginning with a classic paper in 1956 that he co-authored), which forever revolutionized the field of structural analysis and design, as well as many other disciplines that now uses this method for analysis.
A K Chopra
Professor Chopra’s research activities have included studies of structural dynamics and earthquake analysis and design of concrete dams. He has authored more than 300 published papers on this work, a monograph, Earthquake Dynamics of Structures, A Primer, 2005, and a textbook, Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 1995, 2001, and 2007.
J Barry Cooke (d 2005)
Often referred to as the ‘father’ of the concrete faced rockfill dam (CFRD), J Barry Cooke is recognised as one of the industry’s most important, and respected, civil engineers. Cooke was co-editor of the one of the dam designer’s most important reference books – Concrete Face Rockfill Dams - Design, Construction and Performance.
Ronald A. Corso
Corso was one of the principal players in developing the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) licensing regulations and polices, and was the principal architect of its dam and public safety regulations. An author of more than 75 presentations, he is a sought-after expert on hydro power issues.
Dr. Andre Coyne (1891-1960)
French dam engineer Dr Andre Coyne designed 70 dams in 14 countries, including the Daniel Johnson multiple arch dam on the Manicouagan River in Quebec, and the Malpasset Dam in Southern France. Unfortunately, Malpassaet dam failed in 1959, deeply affecting Coyne, although a later study found that the design of the dam was probably not the reason for its failure. Coyne is also credited with inventing acoustic monitoring procedures and the technique of anchoring structures using pretensioned steel ties.
Paulo T Cruz
Paulo T Cruz’s first work with dams was in the historical Tres Marias Dam and in the past 50 years of his professional life he has worked on countless dams all over Brazil including the Itaipu and Tucurui dams. He is the author of 100 Brazilian Dams – history cases, material, construction and design (1996), consolidating the Brazilian know-how in dam design and construction.
Calvin V Davis (1897-1980)
Calvin V Davis was President of Harza Engineering Company (now MWH) and editor and contributor to the Handbook of Applied Hydraulics, a comprehensive reference for the dam and hydro power design industry. The book was considered a ‘first tier’ reference by the American Association of Dam Safety Officials as late as the year 2000.
Dr Victor De Mello (1926-2009)
The research and developments proposed by Dr Victor De Mello on the behaviour of compacted saprolites and residual soils have influenced dam engineering throughout the world. He participated on the design and construction of some major engineering projects worldwide, including the Tucurui and Yacyreta projects in Brazil.
Mr. Zho Dongru
Mr Zho Dongru is Senior Engineer and Project Manager of China Gezhouba (Group) Corporation (CGGC). Some of his achievements include Gezhouba dam and Three Gorges in China, and Yeywa RCC dam in Myanmar. Mr Zho has spent a lifetime dedicated to dam and hydro power projects in China and Southeast Asia.
Source: http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?sectionCode=46&storyCode=2054314
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Hydro Headlines
Hydro-Quebec agrees to buy NB Power for C$4.75 billion (Oct 29, 2009)
State-owned Hydro-Quebec, the world’s largest producer of hydropower, will purchase most of the assets of New Brunswick Power in a C$4.75 billion (US$4.45 billion) deal that will lower rates for New Brunswick customers.
NASCAR attraction will be ready for HydroVision International 2010 (Oct 26, 2009)
In addition to networking with hundreds of hydropower professionals, delegates at HydroVision International 2010 can pay a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
U.S. hydropower consumption increases 5.1 percent (Oct 23, 2009)
During the first seven months of 2009, hydropower consumption in the United States was up 5.1 percent compared with the same period in 2008, according to a report by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Exhibition space still available for HydroVision 2010 (Oct 16, 2009)
HydroVision International 2010 is nine months away, but 50 percent of the exhibit hall is already booked as vendors secure a place at the hydropower industry’s biggest conference and trade show.
NHA to release study on job creation (Oct 12, 2009)
During a press conference Oct. 13, the National Hydropower Association will release a comprehensive study indicating the number of jobs the hydropower industry is poised to create in the United States.
Graham wins registration to HydroVision International, online registration now open (Oct 9, 2009)
Wayne Graham, a hydraulic engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will be one of hundreds of hydropower professionals attending HydroVision International 2010 in Charlotte, N.C.
Hydropower allocation triggers New York plant expansion (Oct 7, 2009)
The New York Power Authority has agreed to provide four MW of low-cost hydropower to Metaullics Systems, a move that could create as many as 48 new jobs at the company’s plant in Sanborn, N.Y.
TransAlta, Canadian Hydro agree to buyout offer (Oct 5, 2009)
TransAlta Corp., after increasing its bid 15 percent, has reached an agreement to buy Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. for C$755 million (US$703 million).
Report assigns blame for Russian accident (Oct 5, 2009)
A report by a government watchdog on the Aug. 17 explosion that paralyzed Russia's Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power plant, claiming 75 lives, says former chief executive of national electricity company Unified Energy Systems (UES) Anatoly Chubais is partially to blame for the conditions that led to the tragedy.
For more go to hydroworld.com
Source: Hydroworld.com
State-owned Hydro-Quebec, the world’s largest producer of hydropower, will purchase most of the assets of New Brunswick Power in a C$4.75 billion (US$4.45 billion) deal that will lower rates for New Brunswick customers.
NASCAR attraction will be ready for HydroVision International 2010 (Oct 26, 2009)
In addition to networking with hundreds of hydropower professionals, delegates at HydroVision International 2010 can pay a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
U.S. hydropower consumption increases 5.1 percent (Oct 23, 2009)
During the first seven months of 2009, hydropower consumption in the United States was up 5.1 percent compared with the same period in 2008, according to a report by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Exhibition space still available for HydroVision 2010 (Oct 16, 2009)
HydroVision International 2010 is nine months away, but 50 percent of the exhibit hall is already booked as vendors secure a place at the hydropower industry’s biggest conference and trade show.
NHA to release study on job creation (Oct 12, 2009)
During a press conference Oct. 13, the National Hydropower Association will release a comprehensive study indicating the number of jobs the hydropower industry is poised to create in the United States.
Graham wins registration to HydroVision International, online registration now open (Oct 9, 2009)
Wayne Graham, a hydraulic engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will be one of hundreds of hydropower professionals attending HydroVision International 2010 in Charlotte, N.C.
Hydropower allocation triggers New York plant expansion (Oct 7, 2009)
The New York Power Authority has agreed to provide four MW of low-cost hydropower to Metaullics Systems, a move that could create as many as 48 new jobs at the company’s plant in Sanborn, N.Y.
TransAlta, Canadian Hydro agree to buyout offer (Oct 5, 2009)
TransAlta Corp., after increasing its bid 15 percent, has reached an agreement to buy Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. for C$755 million (US$703 million).
Report assigns blame for Russian accident (Oct 5, 2009)
A report by a government watchdog on the Aug. 17 explosion that paralyzed Russia's Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power plant, claiming 75 lives, says former chief executive of national electricity company Unified Energy Systems (UES) Anatoly Chubais is partially to blame for the conditions that led to the tragedy.
For more go to hydroworld.com
Source: Hydroworld.com
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Factors Affecting the Plant Capacity & Discipline of Engineering in a HydroPower Plant
Total Installed Capacity
- Head difference (vertical height) in water levels between two points
- Flow: the volume of water flowing through a area-cross section per unit time
No. of Units and Unit Capacity
- Accessibility and Transportation Limitations
- Availability of Technology
- Operation and Maintenance consideration
Power Developed by a Turbine
Pt = 9.81 x Q x H x η (KW)
Q = Discharge, m3/sec
H = Net Head, m
h = Efficiency of Turbine
ηtur = efficiency of turbine ( 89 % to 95 %)
ηgen = efficiency of generator (96% to 99%)
Discipline of Engineering in a HydroPower Plant
- Civil Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering further can be categories into Geological Engineering, Hydrological Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Structural Engineering.
Intake Structure and Water Conducting System
- Barrage/Dam - Diversion Structure - Intake Channel - Dislting Chamber - Tunnel - Surge & Drop Shaft - Pressure Shaft - Penstock - Powerhouse - Tail Race Structure
Mechanical Engineering aspect involve design , engineering, manufacturing, testing, selection of turbine and various equipment
Hydro-Mechanical, Power Generating Machines & Auxiliaries
- Intake Gates - Spillway Gates - Trash Rack - Disilting Valve/Gates - Penstock Protection Valve - Surge & Drop Shaft - Turbines & Auxiliaries - Main Inlet Valve - EOT Crane - Fire Protection System - Air Conditioning and Ventilation System - Cooling Water and Compressed Air System - Tail Race Gates
Electrical Engineering aspect involve design , engineering, manufacturing, testing, selection of generators, control systems, switchgear, transmission lines etc.,
Power Evacuating and Transmitting Systems
- Generators and Auxiliaries - Transformers - Control and Protection Systems - Switchyards - Circuit Breaker - Isolators - Current and Potential transformer - Communication Systems - Transmission Lines / Towers
Hydro Turbines
- What is a hydro Turbine
- What are the types of Hydro Turbines
- Bases of Classification of Turbine
- Working Principle of Turbine
- Components of Hydro Turbine
- Brief Comparison of Various Turbine
- Selection of Turbines
- Model Testing of Turbine
Get answers of above quistions in my next posts.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Components of a HydroPower Plant..3
Power House
Power House is a building to house the turbines, Generators and other accessories for operating the machines.
Components of Power House
A. Mechanical Component
Distributor/Spiral Casing- a casing or housing used to distribute the water equally all along the periphery of runner.
Spherical valve or Main Inlet Valve- Valve used to isolate the turbine or machine from water incase non-availability of water for generation or maintenance
Turbine; a hydromachine used to convert the hydraulic energy to mechanical energy
EOT Crane(Electric Overhead Crane); used to lift the equipment of the power house viz., rotor (heaviest component in the power station), stator, shafts, runner and other equipment
B. Electrical Component
Generator; machine used to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy
Transformers; to step up the generation voltage upto the capacity of grid
Switchyard; is the central protection and metering of the outgoing feeders after stepping up of system voltage using transformer (usually consist of Circuit Breakers, Isolators, disconnect switch, Current transformer, Potential transformer, lighting arrestors etc)
Circuit Breakers: to disconnect the system in case of faults vis-à-vis short circuit, over voltage, under voltage, under frequency, distance faults etc
Disconnect switch/Isolators: to open the circuit as & when desired to take up the system for maintenance
Current Transformer: to step down the system current to the level of 1A/ 5A as the case may be. Used for current measurement and power measurement
Potential Transformer: for Power and voltage measurement
Communication system: consist of wave trap and PLCC for data transfer through power lines.
Transmission lines: using transmission line tower the power is transferred from the generating station to the nearest grid (of desired capacity) General rating of the lines are 11kV ,33kV, 66kV, 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, 750/800 kV.
C. Power House Auxiliaries
Cooling Water system: used to supply the cooling water to Generator air coolers, Turbine bearing, Generator bearing, transformer cooling etc.,
Compressed Air System: used to supply compressed air to various turbine and generator auxiliaries for rotor lifting, generator brakes, service air etc.,
De- watering System: used to de-water the powerhouse in case of seepage, maintenance etc., also used for de-watering the tunnel, penstock.
Air conditioning and ventilation: used to maintain the normal working temperature inside the control room and powerhouse building for efficient working of equipment and operating staff.
Fire protection and detection systems this system is used to protect each Generating equipment and its auxiliaries of the powerplant against the fire hazards. Also, for insurance coverage this system is must and TAC (Terrific Advisory Committee) norms has to be follow for his approval.
Drainage system: used to drain water from powerhouse used for cleaning, water close-let, drinking water etc.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Components of a HydroPower Plant..3
Power House
Power House is a building to house the turbines, Generators and other accessories for operating the machines.
Components of Power House
A. Mechanical Component
Distributor/Spiral Casing- a casing or housing used to distribute the water equally all along the periphery of runner.
Spherical valve or Main Inlet Valve- Valve used to isolate the turbine or machine from water incase non-availability of water for generation or maintenance
Turbine; a hydromachine used to convert the hydraulic energy to mechanical energy
EOT Crane(Electric Overhead Crane); used to lift the equipment of the power house viz., rotor (heaviest component in the power station), stator, shafts, runner and other equipment
B. Electrical Component
Generator; machine used to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy
Transformers; to step up the generation voltage upto the capacity of grid
Switchyard; is the central protection and metering of the outgoing feeders after stepping up of system voltage using transformer (usually consist of Circuit Breakers, Isolators, disconnect switch, Current transformer, Potential transformer, lighting arrestors etc)
Circuit Breakers: to disconnect the system in case of faults vis-à-vis short circuit, over voltage, under voltage, under frequency, distance faults etc
Disconnect switch/Isolators: to open the circuit as & when desired to take up the system for maintenance
Current Transformer: to step down the system current to the level of 1A/ 5A as the case may be. Used for current measurement and power measurement
Potential Transformer: for Power and voltage measurement
Communication system: consist of wave trap and PLCC for data transfer through power lines.
Transmission lines: using transmission line tower the power is transferred from the generating station to the nearest grid (of desired capacity) General rating of the lines are 11kV ,33kV, 66kV, 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, 750/800 kV.
C. Power House Auxiliaries
Cooling Water system: used to supply the cooling water to Generator air coolers, Turbine bearing, Generator bearing, transformer cooling etc.,
Compressed Air System: used to supply compressed air to various turbine and generator auxiliaries for rotor lifting, generator brakes, service air etc.,
De- watering System: used to de-water the powerhouse in case of seepage, maintenance etc., also used for de-watering the tunnel, penstock.
Air conditioning and ventilation: used to maintain the normal working temperature inside the control room and powerhouse building for efficient working of equipment and operating staff.
Fire protection and detection systems this system is used to protect each Generating equipment and its auxiliaries of the powerplant against the fire hazards. Also, for insurance coverage this system is must and TAC (Terrific Advisory Committee) norms has to be follow for his approval.
Drainage system: used to drain water from powerhouse used for cleaning, water close-let, drinking water etc.,
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Component of a HydroPower Plant..2
Intake Structure
Storage Reservoir: Constructed by building a dam/barrage across the river.
Escape structure or spillway: to allow the excess water to pass.
Diversion structure: are to divert the water for the taking it for power generation
Desilting basin: to remove the silt
Trash Rack: to prevent the debris, wooden blocks, stones etc., entering into the power house.
Gates: Intake gates, spillway gates, stoplogs etc., to regulate the flow
Water Conductor System
Power Canal: a small water channel/duct used to take the water upto the tunnel intake
Tunnel: a underground water conducting passage.
Surge Shaft or Surge Tank: a vertical water storage structure used to store water in case of emergency (prevent water hammer)
Drop shaft a vertical underground water conducting passage
Pressure Shaft a tunnel with high pressure of water used a water conducting passage.
Penstock: a large diameter steel/concrete pipes used to take water from the tunnel or forbay to powerhouse
Penstock Protection Valve (Butterfly Valve): used to isolate the water conducting system with the powerhouse in case of penstock repair or failure
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Components of a HydroPower Plant
1. Intake Arrangement
- Storage Reservoir
- Diversion Structure or Spillway
- De-silting Basin
- trash Rack
- Gates
2. Water Conductor System
- Power Channel/Duct
- Tunnel
- Surge Shaft or Surge Tank
- Drop Shaft
- Pressure Shaft
- Penstock with Penstock Protection Valve (Butterfly Valve)
3. Power House
A. (Mechanical Component)
- Distributor / Spiral Casing
- Spherical Valve or Main Inlet Valve
- Turbine
- EOT Crane
B. (Electrical Component)
- Generator
- Transformer
- Switchyard
- Transmission Line
C. (Powerhouse Auxiliaries)
- Cooling water system
- Compressed Air System
- De-watering System
- Drainage System
- Air Conditioning System
- Control & Monitoring System
- Fire Protection System
The above components shall be discussed in details in forthcoming posts.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Types of Hydro Power Projects
- Run-Off the river Project
–Normal flow in a river which otherwise is un-utilised is used for generating power
–May require small storage facility
–Project based on stipulated dependability (90 %)
- Dam Storage based Projects
–releases of dam are passed through the generating units resulting in added benefits along with irrigation needs
–may cater as base load plant also
- Canal Based Projects
–utilises the drop (also sometimes called rapids) in a stretch of canal
–requires a diversion canal arrangement
- Pumped Storage Plants
–concept based on differential tariff structure
- peak time tariff and normal tariff
–Pumps water utilising power available (at lower tariff) during normal hours to a higher altitude
–utilising this storage, and generates power during peak time (charged at higher tariff)
- Tidal Projects
–utilises the energy of waves
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Characteristics of Hydro-Power Plant
General :
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- Renewable Energy Source, no fear of depleting fuel.
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- Minimum expected availability - 95 %
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- Environment Friendly
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- No Pollution
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- Requires minimum Submergence (for Run-off river projects)
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- Multipurpose projects are possible i.e, irrigation, flood control, fishery, Tourism, etc. apart from Power Generation
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- Smaller capacity project feasible (unlike economy of scale to be considered for thermal Project)
O & M aspects :
• Peak load Plant • Part load operation is possible- with reasonable higher efficiency (in the range of 75-85 %)
• Low Operating and Maintenance Cost
•Requires very less auxiliaries system as compared to Thermal Power Projects.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Some Codes
| 8410 | hydraulic turbines, water wheels & regulators, pts |
| 841011 | Hydraulic Turbines, Water Wheels, of a Power Not Exceeding, 1, 000kw |
| 841012 | Hydraulic Turbines and Water Wheels, Power 1, 000-10, 000kw |
| 841013 | Hydraulic Turbines, Water Wheels, of a Power Exceeding 10, 000kw |
| 841090 | Parts of Hydraulic Turbines and Water Wheels, Including Regulators |
Indian standards
| Guidelines for Selection of Hydraulic Turbine, Preliminary Dimensioning and Layout of Surface Hydroelectric Power Houses - Part 3 : Small, Mini and Micro Hydroelectric Power Houses | Active | |
| Hydraulic Turbines for Medium and Large Power Houses - Guidelines for Selection | Active | |
| Code for model acceptance tests of hydraulic turbines | Active |
Standards
ASME PTC 18-2002, Hydraulic Turbines
and Pump - Turbines
This Code defines procedures for field
performance and acceptance testing of
hydraulic turbines and pump-turbines operating
with water in either the turbine or pump mode.
ASME PTC 29-2005, Speed Governing
Systems for Hydraulic Turbine
Generators Units
The objective of this Code is to provide uniform
test methods and procedures to determine the
performance and operational characteristics of
a hydraulic turbine speed governor. This Code
may be used to conduct factory acceptance
testing or to evaluate the current characteristics
of an installed speed governor. Not all of the
possible results that can be determined by
application of this Code need be part of every
test. Prior to testing, the parties to the test shall
agree whether the Code shall be used in whole
or in part to satisfy individual test objectives.
IEEE 125-1996, Recommended Practice for
Preparation of Equipment Specifications
for Speed-Governing of Hydraulic
Turbines Intended to Drive Electric
Generators
Applies to mechanical-hydraulic or
electric-hydraulic type governors for all type of
hydraulic turbines.
IEEE 810-1994 (R2001), Standard for
Hydraulic Turbine and Generator
Integrally Forged Shaft Couplings and
Shaft Tolerances
Applies to the dimensions of integrally forged
shaft couplings and to the shaft runout
tolerances. Shafts and couplings included in
this standard are used for both horizontal and
vertical connections between generators and
turbines in hydroelectric installations.
IEEE C50.12-2005, Standard for
Salient-Pole 50 and 60 Hz Synchronous
Generators and Generator/Motors for
Hydraulic Turbine Applications Rated 5
MVA and Above
Contains requirements for all types of 50 and
60 Hz salient-pole synchronous generators and
generator/motors rated 5000 kVA and above to
be used for hydraulic turbine or hydraulic
pump/turbine applications.
International Standards
IEC 60041 Ed. 3.0 b:1991
"Field acceptance tests to determine the hydraulic performance of hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines"
"Specifies methods for any size and type of impulse or
reaction turbine, storage pump or pump turbine. Determines
whether the contract guarantees have been fulfilled and deals
with the rules governing these tests as well as the methods of
computing the results and the content and style of the final
report. Replaces IEC 60198 (1966) and IEC 60607 (1978). "
IEC 60193 Ed. 2.0 b:1999
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Model acceptance tests "
IEC 60308 Ed. 2.0 b:2005
Hydraulic turbines - Testing of control systems
"Deals with the definition and the characteristics of control systems. It is not limited to the actual controller tasks but also includes other tasks which may be assigned to a control
system, such as sequence control tasks, safety and provision
for the actuating energy. The following systems are included,
speed, power, opening, water level and flow control for all
turbine types; electronic, electrical and fluid power devices;
safety devices as well as start-up and shutdown devices. "
IEC 60545 Ed. 1.0 b:1976
"Guide for commissioning, operation and maintenance of hydraulic turbines"
"Establishes suitable procedures for commissioning, operating
and maintaining hydraulic turbines and associated equipment.
Applies to impulse and reaction turbines of all types, and
especially to large turbines directly coupled to electric
generators. Also applies to pump-turbines when operating as
turbines, and water conduits, gates, valves, drainage pumps,
cooling-water equipment, generators, etc., where they cannot
be separated from the turbine and its equipment. "
IEC 60609-1 Ed. 1.0 b:2004
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Cavitation pitting evaluation -
Part 1: Evaluation in reaction turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines"
"Provides a basis for the formulation of guarantees applied to
cavitation pitting for reaction hydraulic turbines, storage pumps
and pump-turbines. It addresses the measurement and
evaluation of the amount of cavitation pitting on certain
specified machine components for given conditions, which are
defined in the contract by output, specific hydraulic energy (E),
speed, material, operation, etc. The cavitation-pitting
evaluation is based on the loss of material during a given time
and under accurately defined operating conditions. All wetted
surfaces are considered "
IEC 60609-2 Ed. 1.0 b:1997
"Cavitation pitting evaluation in hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Part 2: Evaluation in Pelton turbines "
"This standard serves as a basis for the formulation of
guarantees on cavitation pitting on Pelton turbine runners. It
also provides a basis for the measurement and evaluation of
the amount of cavitation pitting on Pelton turbine runners of a
given turbine, which is defined in the contract by power,
specific hydraulic energy of machine (head), rotational speed,
material, operation etc. Guarantees which restrict the extent of
caviation pitting and drop erosion on Pelton turbies at the end
of an operating period specified in the contract are necessary
when the pitting is expected in all or in some operating
ranges."
IEC 61362 Ed. 1.0 b:1998
Guide to specification of hydraulic turbine control systems
IEC 62237 Ed. 1.0 b:2003
Live working - Insulating hoses with fittings for use with hydraulic tools and equipment
Is applicable to mobile insulating hoses with fittings used with
hydraulic tools and equipment for live working at nominal
voltages exceeding 1 kV r.m.s. at power frequency. Insulating
hoses with fittings are used to provide a connection between
the hydraulic tool and the pump which are at different
potentials. They are not considered as a fixed component of a
live working device (e.g. aerial device). They can be connected
and disconnected under negligible pressure. They can be
directly handled by the user.
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 1: General and annexes"
IEC/TR 61366-2 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 2: Guidelines for technical specifications for Francis turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-3 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering documents - Part 3: Guidelines for technical specifications for Pelton turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-4 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 4: Guidelines for technical specifications for Kaplan and propeller turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-5 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 5: Guidelines for technical specifications for tubular turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-5 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 5: Guidelines for technical specifications for tubular turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-6 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 6: Guidelines for technical specifications for pump-turbines"
IEC/TR 61366-7 Ed. 1.0 en:1998
"Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines - Tendering Documents - Part 7: Guidelines for technical specifications for storage pumps"
US federal programmes and mandates for turbines
U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory "Coal and Power Systems: Turbines"
http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/coalpower/turbines/index.html
This site explores the Turbine Program of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE). It provides information about NETL's Turbine Program and its goals, current projects and solicitations, and performance targets of on-going projects.
U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory "Turbine Program: Enabling Near-Zero Emission Coal-Based Power Generation" (June 2005)
http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/coalpower/turbines/refshelf/brochures/Brochure%209-19-05.pdf
This document delineates today’s U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Turbine Program being
implemented by the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The Turbine Program
leverages the knowledge gained in making unprecedented advances in natural gas-fueled turbine
technology under the highly successful, predecessor Advanced Turbine Systems (ATS) Program.
This knowledge will be applied to support DOE efforts to develop and deploy near-zero emission
(including carbon dioxide) coal-based energy plants capable of producing both electricity and hydrogen.
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, "How Gas Turbine Power Plants Work"
http://fossil.energy.gov/programs/powersystems/turbines/turbines_howitworks.html
A simple cycle gas turbine can achieve energy conversion efficiencies ranging between 20 and 35 percent. With the higher temperatures achieved in the Energy Department's turbine program, future hydrogen and syngas fired gas turbine combined cycle plants are likely to achieve efficiencies of 60 percent or more. When waste heat is captured from these systems for heating or industrial purposes, the overall energy cycle efficiency could approach 80 percent.
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, "The Turbines of Tomorrow"
http://fossil.energy.gov/programs/powersystems/turbines/index.html
The Energy Department's Fossil Energy Program is developing key technologies that will enable advanced turbines to operate cleanly and efficiently when fueled with coal derived synthesis gas and hydrogen fuels. Developing this turbine technology is critical to the creation of near-zero emission power generation technologies. This will assist with the deployment of FutureGen plants that couple production of hydrogen and electricity from coal with sequestration of the carbon dioxide that is produced.
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-MEETINGS/2001/August/Day-24/m21444.htm
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