Storage type of Hydropower projects
1.1 General layout of components in a typical storage power plant 1.Dam: 2. Reservoir: 3.Intake: 4.Spilway: 5.Tunnel: 6.Surge tank: 7. Penstock: 8. Power house: 9. Tailrace canal: 1.2 Dams and their appurtenant works Classification of dam: a.Based on function: 1.Storage dam: 2.Diversion dam: 3. Detention dam: 4. Debris dam: 5. Coffer dam: b.Based an material: … Read more