Title :
Start-Up, Testing, and Performance of the First Bulb-Type Hydroelectric Project in the U.S.A.
Author :
Onge, G.A.St. ; Harty, F.R., Jr. ; Click, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.
fDate :
6/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The first bulb-type hydroelectric project in the USA has been completed on the Columbia River near Wenatchee, Washington. This paper discusses the initial start-up, testing and performance of the bulb-type units. Also discussed are operation of the hydraulically operated draft tube gates and their role in the unique sluicing operation.
Keywords :
Blades; Calibration; Fault location; Hydraulic turbines; Performance evaluation; Predictive models; Pressure measurement; Rivers; Shafts; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1982.317178
