Hydro-Electric Practice: A Practical Manual of the Development of Water Power, Its Conversion to Electric Energy, and Its Distant Transmission (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. A. E. C. Von Schon

9780484242561: Hydro-Electric Practice: A Practical Manual of the Development of Water Power, Its Conversion to Electric Energy, and Its Distant Transmission (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484242563 ISBN 13: 9780484242561

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Plan, price, and structure you can rely on for large hydro projects

Discover how to design and deliver a hydro‑electric plant with clarity, accuracy, and practical focus.

This edition examines the essential steps from planning through construction, emphasizing how plans, estimates, and specifications must align with the realities of hydraulics, structures, and electrical systems. It stresses the need for thorough calculations, clear documentation, and close cooperation between designers and builders to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.

How to organize comprehensive plans that cover every relevant discipline with clear, traceable calculations.
How estimates should be prepared only after designs are finalized, including material, labor, delivery, and insurance costs.
Why specifications must clearly convey intent and practical needs to avoid costly ambiguities and delays.
Practical considerations for auxiliary power, energy storage, and peak-load management that affect project economics.

Ideal for engineers, contractors, and project managers involved in hydro‑electric development, from initial concept to construction completion.

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