| ISBN |
9780784471913 |
| -- 9780784409237 |
| Author |
Committee, ASCE Hydropower Task |
| Title |
Civil Works for Hydroelectric Facilities : : Guidelines for the Life Extension Upgrade. |
| Description |
1 online resource (490 pages) |
| Contents |
Table of Contents -- 1.0 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION -- 1.1 Objective -- 1.2 About This Guideline -- 1.3 Historical Perspective -- 1.3.1 Dam and Hydropower Development & Aging Infrastructure -- 1.3.2 Evolving Design Criteria and Regulatory Demands -- 1.4 Initiating Change -- 1.4.1 Make It Last Longer and Work Better -- 1.5 Technical References -- 1.6 Collective Knowledge -- 2.0 CHAPTER 2 - PLANNING AND EVALUATION -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Planning and Evaluation Process -- 2.3 Identify Need for Project -- 2.3.1 Mandatory Actions -- 2.3.2 Discretionary Actions -- 2.4 Assemble Data and Information and Assess Condition -- 2.4.1 Sources of Information -- 2.4.2 Condition Assessment -- 2.4.3 Beyond Engineering -- 2.5 Identify Parties Involved -- 2.6 Plan and Evaluate Alternatives -- 2.6.1 Regulatory Considerations -- 2.6.2 Cost Estimates -- 2.6.3 Constructability -- 2.6.4 Staging and Scheduling -- 2.6.5 Access -- 2.6.6 Contracting Options -- 2.7 Selection of Preferred Course of Action -- 2.7.1 Comparison of Alternatives -- 2.7.2 Economic Comparisons -- 2.7.3 Financial Considerations -- 2.8 Moving Forward with a Life Extension or Upgrade Project -- 2.9 Technical References -- 3.0 CHAPTER 3 - INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Surveillance -- 3.2.1 Underwater Surveillance and Remote Operated Vehicles -- 3.2.2 Automation of Instrumentation and Monitoring -- 3.2.3 Flow Measurement -- 3.3 Assessment Techniques -- 3.3.1 Condition Assessment -- 3.3.2 Business Risk Assessment -- 3.3.3 Testing -- 3.4 Performance Analysis -- 3.4.1 Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) -- 3.4.2 Reduction of Hydraulic Losses -- 3.4.3 Sealing Dams and Hydraulic Structures -- 3.5 Life Extension Methods -- 3.5.1 Underwater Repairs -- 3.5.2 Construction Methods -- 3.5.3 Relining and Repairing Water Passages -- 3.5.4 Protective Coatings. |
| 3.5.5 Repairing Concrete and Masonry Dams -- 3.5.6 Rehabilitation of Gates -- 3.5.7 Use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) -- 3.6 Modernization (Upgrade) -- 3.7 Environmental Considerations -- 3.7.1 Preserving Historical Structures -- 3.7.2 Removal of Hazardous Materials -- 3.7.3 Habitat Maintenance -- 3.7.4 Reservoir Ice -- 3.7.5 Reservoir Debris -- 3.7.6 Water Quality -- 3.7.7 Fish Passage -- 3.7.8 Noise Reduction -- 3.8 Management and Knowledge Systems -- 3.8.1 Management Approaches -- 3.8.2 Decision Support -- 3.8.3 Guides and Standards -- 3.9 Technical References -- 4.0 CHAPTER 4 - STRUCTURES -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Intakes -- 4.2.1 Function -- 4.2.2 Problems -- 4.2.3 Corrective Measures -- 4.2.4 Case Histories -- 4.2.5 Collective Knowledge -- 4.2.6 Technical References -- 4.3 Dams, Spillways, and Reservoirs -- 4.3.1 General -- 4.3.2 Concrete Dams & Spillways -- 4.3.3 Embankment Dams -- 4.3.4 Timber Crib Dams -- 4.3.5 Reservoirs -- 4.3.6 Case Histories -- 4.3.7 Collective Knowledge -- 4.3.8 Technical References -- 4.4 Powerhouses -- 4.4.1 Function -- 4.4.2 Problems -- 4.4.3 Corrective Measures -- 4.4.4 Case Histories -- 4.4.5 Collective Knowledge -- 4.4.6 Technical References -- 4.5 Fish Passage Facilities -- 4.5.1 Function -- 4.5.2 Problems -- 4.5.3 Corrective Measures -- 4.5.4 Opportunities -- 4.5.5 Case Histories -- 4.5.6 Collective Knowledge -- 4.5.7 Technical References -- 4.6 Trash Racks -- 4.6.1 Function -- 4.6.2 Problems -- 4.6.3 Corrective Measures -- 4.6.4 Opportunities -- 4.6.5 Case Histories -- 4.6.6 Collective Knowledge -- 4.6.7 Technical References -- 4.7 Trash Rakes -- 4.7.1 Function -- 4.7.2 Problems -- 4.7.3 Corrective Measures -- 4.7.4 Opportunities -- 4.7.5 Case Histories -- 4.7.6 Collective Knowledge -- 4.7.7 Technical References -- 5.0 CHAPTER 5 - WATER CONVEYANCES -- 5.1 Introduction. |
| 5.2 Intake, Canals, Flumes, and Forebays -- 5.2.1 Function -- 5.2.2 Problems -- 5.2.3 Corrective Measures -- 5.2.4 Opportunities -- 5.2.5 Case Histories -- 5.2.6 Collective Knowledge -- 5.2.7 Technical References -- 5.3 Tunnels, Shafts, and Other Underground Openings -- 5.3.1 Function -- 5.3.2 Problems -- 5.3.3 Corrective Measures -- 5.3.4 Opportunities -- 5.3.5 Case Histories -- 5.3.6 Collective Knowledge -- 5.3.7 Technical References -- 5.4 Penstocks -- 5.4.1 Function -- 5.4.2 Problems -- 5.4.3 Corrective Measures -- 5.4.4 Opportunities -- 5.4.5 Case Histories -- 5.4.6 Collective Knowledge -- 5.4.7 Technical References -- 5.5 Tailraces -- 5.5.1 Function -- 5.5.2 Problems -- 5.5.3 Corrective Measures -- 5.5.4 Opportunities -- 5.5.5 Case Histories -- 5.5.6 Collective Knowledge -- 5.5.7 Technical References -- 6.0 CHAPTER 6 - WATER CONTROL DEVICES -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Gates and Gate Hoists -- 6.2.1 Function -- 6.2.2 Problems -- 6.2.3 Corrective Measures -- 6.2.4 Opportunities -- 6.2.5 Case Histories -- 6.2.6 Collective Knowledge -- 6.2.7 Technical References -- 6.3 Valves and Operators -- 6.3.1 Function -- 6.3.2 Problems, Causes, Solutions -- 6.3.3 Corrective Measures -- 6.3.4 Opportunities -- 6.3.5 Case Histories -- 6.3.6 Collective Knowledge -- 6.3.7 Technical References -- 6.4 Flashboards -- 6.4.1 Function -- 6.4.2 Problems -- 6.4.3 Corrective Measures -- 6.4.4 Case Histories -- 6.4.5 Collective Knowledge -- 6.4.6 Technical References -- 7.0 CHAPTER 7 - ANCILLARY SYSTEMS, SAFETY AND SECURITY -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Civil Works Systems -- 7.2.1 Structural Instrumentation -- 7.2.2 Pressure Relief Systems -- 7.2.3 Flood-Proofing -- 7.2.4 Oil Containment Systems -- 7.3 Systems Critical for Emergency Operations -- 7.3.1 Electrical Backup Power (EBP) -- 7.3.2 Communications -- 7.3.3 Access During Emergencies -- 7.4 Recreational Project Safety. |
| 7.5 Project Security -- 7.6 References -- LIST OF TABLES -- LIST OF FIGURES -- LIST OF APPENDICES -- Appendix A: Hydroelectric and Dam Engineering, Library of General Resources -- Appendix B: Project Information -- Appendix C: Tables -- Appendix D: Summary of Case Histories -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z. |
| Subject |
Dams -- Maintenance and repair |
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