An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Systems

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and electric power system managers interested in hydroelectric power systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. COMPUTER SIMULATION OF POWER POTENTIAL, 2. POWER PLANT SIZING, 3. POWER OPERATIONS, 4. POWER PLANT STRUCTURES, 5. GENERATOR VOLTAGE, STATION SERVICE AND CONTROLS, 6. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS, 7. GENERATORS, 8. TURBINES, 9. OIL, COMPRESSED AIR, PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, 10. WATER SUPPLY, UNWATERING AND DRAINAGE, 11. PUMPED STORAGE.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547022441
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/30/2017
Series:	Dams and Hydroelectric Power Plants
Pages:	540
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 1.09(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).