Essays about: "Spillway chute"

Found 3 essays containing the words Spillway chute.

  1. 1. Layout of spillway aerator air ventsand its effect on air supply

    University essay from KTH/Mekanik

    Author : Gustav Daggenfelt; [2017]
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    Abstract : Chute aerators are constructed to protect spillways from cavitation damage.They function by launching the water ow as a jet and supplying airunderneath since having air entrained into the water is an eective way tomitigate cavitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Design Optimization of Spillways at Baihetan Hydroelectric Dam

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Jack Lönn; Oskar Dahl; [2016]
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    Abstract : China’s economic prosperity has led to a massive development in the hydropower sector. The Baihetan hydropower project is an ongoing construction and will become the third largest hydroelectric power plant in the world in regards to generating capacity and is projected to be finished in the year 2020. READ MORE

  4. 3. Design of aerators for prevention of cavitation – The Höljes Dam.

    University essay from KTH/Vattendragsteknik

    Author : Kristoffer Pettersson; [2012]
    Keywords : Cavitation; Spillway chute; Flow characteristics; Aeration; Aerator; Stagnation pressure;

    Abstract : Major cavitation damages can seriously endanger the stability of hydraulic structures, in worst case lead to dam failure. To remedy the effect of cavitation on spillway chutes the most common method today is aeration of the flow. Aerators introduce air to the bottom layers of the flow, enough to prevent damages to occur in the concrete lining. READ MORE