Plan, price, and structure you can rely on for large hydro projects Discover how to design and deliver a hydro‑electric plant with clarity, accuracy, and practical focus.
This edition examines the essential steps from planning through construction, emphasizing how plans, estimates, and specifications must align with the realities of hydraulics, structures, and electrical systems. It stresses the need for thorough calculations, clear documentation, and close cooperation between designers and builders to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the burgeoning field of hydro-electric power generation, a topic of great interest and importance in the early 20th century. At this time, water power was experiencing a resurgence, challenging steam engines as the dominant source of energy. The author, with fifteen years of experience in the field, argues that hydro-electric power plants offered a viable alternative to traditional power sources, particularly in the context of the growing demand for electricity in industrial settings. The book explores the complexities of developing and harnessing water power for electricity generation, emphasizing the importance of a thorough market analysis and careful consideration of factors such as water flow, stream topography, and legal regulations. It cautions against the common pitfalls of haphazard planning and ill-informed investment decisions. The book further examines the technical aspects of designing and constructing hydro-electric plants, covering topics like surveys, structural types, equipment selection, and construction management. It offers a detailed analysis of the principles of hydraulics, hydrostatics, and dynamics, providing practical guidance for engineers and practitioners in the field. This book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the practical challenges and potential rewards of harnessing the power of water for electricity generation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332237982_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332237982
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332237982
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)