Intakes for Low Head Hydro Plants

by Johannes Larsen, Worcester Polytechnic Inst, Alden, Research Lab, Holden, MA, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulics and Hydrology in the Small Computer Age

Abstract:

The design of hydro intakes is usually based on a desire to achieve low intake losses and an acceptable approach flow distribution to the turbine. Generally, velocities in the intake canal are low, therefore canal losses are small, and the major concerns become flow distribution at the intake and trash rack losses. Model studies are often used to develop an acceptable design, and this paper discusses the concerns that should be covered in such studies.

Subject Headings: Water intakes | Flow distribution | Hydraulic design | Power plants | Hydro power | Hydraulic models | Head (fluid mechanics)

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