Engineering Hydroelectirc Power Plants Mechanical Design.pdf

CECW-EE Department of the Army EM 1110-2-4205
. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineer Manual Washington, DC 20314-1000 30 June 1995
1110-2-4205
Engineering and Design
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
MECHANICAL DESIGN
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EM 1110-2-4205
. Army Corps of Engineers
CECW-EE Washington, DC 20314-1000
Manual
No. 1110-2-4205 30 June 1995
Engineering and Design
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
MECHANICAL DESIGN
1. Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance and criteria pertinent to the design
and selection of hydroelectric power plant mechanical equipment and systems.
2. Applicability. This manual is applicable to all HQUSACE elements, major mands,
districts, laboratories, and separate field operating activities having responsibility for civil works
projects.
3. General. This manual discusses many items related to the planning and design of powerhouse
mechanical equipment and systems. It is not intended as prehensive, step-by-step solution to
powerhouse mechanical design, but as an experience-oriented guide and a basis for resolving
differences of opinion petent engineers at all levels.
FOR MANDER:
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
Chief of Staff
This manual supersedes EM 1110-2-4205, dated 30 June 1980.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EM 1110-2-4205
. Army Corps of Engineers
CECW-EE Washington, DC 20314-1000
Manual
No. 1110-2-4205 30 June 1995
Engineering and Design
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
MECHANICAL DESIGN
Table of Contents
Subject Paragraph Page Subject Paragraph Page
Chapter 1 Valve Requirement ......... 5-2 5-1
Introduction Valve Selection ........... 5-3 5-1
Purpose ..................... 1-1 1-1
Applicability .................. 1-2 1-1 Chapter 6
References .................... 1-3 1-1 Cranes and Hoists
Limitations ................... 1-4 1-1 General ................. 6-1 6-1
Contents ..............