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Electric Power
Generation:
Conventional
Methods
Rama Ramakumar
Oklahoma State University
4 Hydroelectric Power Generation Steven R. Brockschink, James H. Gurney,
and Douglas B. Seely ............................................................................................................4-1
Planning of Hydroelectric Facilities . Hydroelectric Plant Features .
Special Considerations Affecting Pumped Storage Plants . Commissioning
of Hydroelectric Plants
5 Synchronous Machinery Paul I. Nippes ........................................................................... 5-1
General . Construction . Performance
6 Thermal Generating Plants Kenneth H. Sebra ................................................................ 6-1
Plant Auxiliary System . Plant One-Line Diagram . Plant Equipment
Voltage Ratings . Grounded vs. Ungrounded Systems . Miscellaneous
Circuits . DC Systems . Power Plant Switchgear . Auxiliary Transformers .
Motors . Main Generator . Cable . Electrical Analysis . Maintenance
and Testing . Start-Up
7 Distributed Utilities John R. Kennedy .............................................................................. 7-1
Available Technologies . Fuel Cells . Microturbines . Combustion Turbines .
Storage Technologies . Interface Issues . Applications . Conclusions
2006 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
2006 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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2006 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Hydroelectric Power
Generation
Steven R. Brockschink
Stantec Consulting
James H. Gurney
BC Transmission Corporation
Douglas B. Seely
Stantec Consulting
4.1 Planning of Hydroelectric Facilities................................... 4-1
Siting . Hydroelectric Plant Schemes . Selection of Plant
Capacity, Energy, and Other Design Features
4.2 Hydroelectric Plant Features .............................................. 4-2
Turbine . Flow Control Equipment . Generator . Generator
Terminal Equipment . Generator Switchgear . Generator
Step-Up Transformer . Excitation System . Governor System .
Control Systems . Protection Systems .