Modernization of Existing Hydroelectric Power Stations in Conjunction with Conversion to Automatic Operation
The easiest and, in the long run, the least expensive method in most cases is the installation of an electronic turbine governor that is not only easy to incorporate in the power station...
Experiences During Overhaul of Hydroelectric Units
This paper describes some of the conditions found during major overhaul of main units at two hydroelectric power plants. Problems encountered and their solutions are described. The effects...
More Kilowatts with Less Investment
The paper discusses partial or complete modernization of hydraulic units and/or governing system as a means to increasing profitability. A combination of general and case history applications...
Analysis of Expanding the Wolf Creek Powerplant
The Nashville District, Corps of Engineers, is examining the feasibility of expanding the Wolf Creek powerplant to increase its peaking capability. The economic analysis of peaking expansions...
Application of Computer Aided Design and Analysis Tools for Upgrading Existing Power Plant Equipment
This paper presents examples where state-of-the-art computer aided design and analysis techniques have been applied to upgrade hydraulic performance and structural reliability of existing...
Performance Consideration for Selecting a Static Excitation System
Many hydropower plants today are being upgraded with new static exciter/regulator systems to replace the old existing rotary exciters. One type of system is the semi-inverting system where...
Infrastructure Development and Turbine Building
Aggressive development schedules which characterize many projects imply a degree of construction management know-how or alternatively, may say something about the state of the industry...
Renovation of the Shoshone Powerplant, Wyoming
Shoshone Powerplant and Buffalo Bill Dam are located on the Shoshone River approximately 5 miles (8. 1 km) west of Cody, Wyoming. The Powerplant was completed and the first two generating...
Synopsis: Ozark-Webbers Falls Turbine Repairs
The Ozark and Webbers Falls powerhouses were designed and constructed under the supervision of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and are located on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation...
Siphon Penstock?An Economic Way to Develop Hydros
As part of the 48 MW Jim Falls Hydro Redevelopment Project by Northern States Power Company, a minimum flow powerhouse was constructed with a siphon penstock. The Minimum Flow Unit (MFU)...
Competitive Model Testing for Replacement Runners at the Wells Hydroelectric Project
The Wells Hydroelectric Project, located on the Columbia River, contains ten Kaplan-type turbines. The plant has been in commercial operation since January, 1969. The runners have a long...
Application of an Integrated Numerical System for the Modernization of Hydro Turbines
The modules of an integrated numerical system for the new design and replacement of hydro power plant components are described and some examples of application are shown. The main modules...
Uprating Francis Turbines Provides Additional Energy
The use of existing powerhouse, penstocks, dams and unit configuration, all provide for a quick cost effective method to increase output from an existing turbine installation. This paper...
Uprating Hydro Turbines and Generators
Various engineering evaluations of the turbine and generator components are required when considering uprating units. Often, certain turbine and generator components have to be redesigned...
The Twlefth Street Project?Multiple Uses on the Falls of the James River
This paper is about a hydroelectric project that was not built. The project is located in Richmond, Virginia on the James River. Project civil works, water rights and adjacent land are...
The Lowell Hydroelectric Project: A Case Study
The Lowell Hydroelectric Project, located on the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts, consists of an existing dam, canals, and turbine generating equipment presently operating at...
Negotiating Environmental Protection Measures with Resource Agencies: Twin Falls and Weeks Falls Hydroelectric Projects, Washington
The planning and licensing process for the Twin and Weeks Falls Projects involved resolution of numerous regulatory and environmental issues, including the need for cumulative impact analysis...
Run-of-River Controller for Hydro Plants
New York State Electric and Gas Corporation has installed programmable run-of-river (ROR) controllers at five of their plants. Each of these plants has either two or three units with installed...
Dust Control at Canyon Ferry
Since initial filling of Canyon Ferry Lake in 1955, wind blown, fine grained material from exposed flats at the upper end of the lake became a problem of increasing concern. Average deposition...
Public Involvement Strategies: A Case Study in Citizen Participation
Literally millions of dollars are wasted every year because authorized and funded water projects are stalled in court, hung up in administrative proceedings, or delayed while the project...
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