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Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures
Jeffrey Havelin, P.E.
Overview
This
course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of
hydroelectric power plant structures. It is realized that departures from these
standards may be necessary in some cases in order to meet the special
requirements and conditions of the work under consideration, or to comply with
additional codes which may be in effect.
This course presents a discussion of the general, architectural and structural
considerations applicable to the design of hydroelectric power plant structures.
The design methods, assumptions, allowable stresses, criteria, typical details,
and other provisions covered in this course should be considered in the design
process wherever practicable. However, it is expected that judgment and
discretion will be used in applying the material contained herein.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills related to the design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures:
- Types of Powerhouses
- General Arrangement
of Powerhouses
- Location of Main
Transformers
- Powerhouse and
Switchyard
- Design Stresses
- Design Loads
- Stability Analysis
- Substructure
Functions and Components
- Draft Tubes
- Generator Pedestals
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Superstructure-Indoor
- Intakes
- Penstocks and Surge
Tanks
- Switchyard
Structures
- Reinforcing Steel
- Encasement of
Structural Steel
- Retaining Walls
Course
Click on the following
PDF attachment to review the document PLANNING AND DESIGN OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER
PLANT STRUCTURES Publication
number - EM 1110-2-3001 30 April 1995 US Army Corps of Engineers prior to
taking a quiz for credit. You will be quizzed on the attached document on its
entirety.
Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures (617 KB)
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