Hydroelectric plant

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1989-09-06

1990-07-17

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Extracting power from moving fluid

137386, 405 75, E02B 900

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049417711

ABSTRACT:
A hydroelectric system is disclosed which is designed to run intermittently to compensate for a low flow source. A float system is employed to control the operating points of the turbine by opening an inlet valve at one predetermined pond level and closing the inlet valve at a lower predetermined level. A novel entrance to the turbine inlet pipe is also disclosed which eliminates problem turbulence when the pond level is near the lower predetermined limit.

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