Development and Electrical Distribution of Water Power (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lamar Lyndon

9780484295499: Development and Electrical Distribution of Water Power (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484295497 ISBN 13: 9780484295499

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A thorough look at hydroelectric development from a practical, engineering view

This book examines the design, construction, and operation of water-power plants. It explores how dams, penstocks, turbines, and generators come together to convert river flow into electric power. Through real-world developments, it shows how engineers balance head, flow, and equipment to achieve reliable, economical power distribution.

The text covers topics like open and closed power stations, three-phase transmission, voltage regulation, and the equipment costs involved in building a modern hydroelectric system. It describes the layout of power houses, switchgear, and transformer stations, along with the protection and control methods used to keep lines and equipment safe.

How dam design and foundation choices affect performance and safety
How turbines, dynamos, governors, and transformers interact in a hydro plant
Practical considerations for transmission, underground cables, and distribution
Cost breakdowns and equipment lists that illuminate project economics

Ideal for readers interested in the development and distribution of hydro power, from dams and tunnels to long-distance transmission and plant economics.

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