About the author |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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1 Hydroelectric powerplants |
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1.3 Hydroelectric plants - outstanding events |
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1.4 Hydroelectric powerplants in Brazil |
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1.5 Energy transformation |
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1.6 Component structures of a hydroelectric |
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1.7 Largest hydroelectrics in the world |
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2 Planning hydropower generation |
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2.1 Catchment areas and multiple uses of water |
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2.2 Generation expansion planning |
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2.3.1 Inventory hydroelectric studies |
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2.3.2 Integrated environmental assessment |
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2.3.3 Basic project of mini plants |
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2.3.4 Basic project of small plants |
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2.3.5 Feasibility studies |
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2.3.6 Environmental impact studies |
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2.3.7 Consolidated basic engineering project |
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2.3.8 Environmental basic project |
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2.4 Budget and evaluation of plant's attractiveness |
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2.4.2 Budgets after privatization |
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2.4.3 Assessment of plant's attractiveness |
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3 Types of power plants and layouts |
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3.2 Types of power plants |
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3.2.1 Function of the type of operation |
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3.2.2 Function of type of use |
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3.2.3 Function of the head |
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3.4 Notes on the spillway position in the layout |
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4 Hydrological studies |
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4.2.1 Basin characterization |
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4.2.1.2 Shape of the basin |
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4.2.1.4 Time of concentration |
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4.2.2.2 Relative humidity |
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4.2.2.4 Climate classification |
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4.2.3 Fluviometric measurements |
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4.2.4 Tailwater elevation curve |
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4.2.5 Flow-duration curves |
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4.2.6.1 Powerhouse design flow |
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4.2.8 Regularization of discharges |
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4.2.9 Determination of sanitary flow |
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4.3 Curves quotax areax volume |
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4.4 Reservoir flood routing |
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4.7 Reservoir filling studies |
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4.8 Reservoir useful life studies |
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5 Power output |
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5.3 Turbine type selection |
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5.5 Energy-economic dimensioning |
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5.6 Number of generating units |
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5.7 Determination of physical guarantee |
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6 Geological and geotechnical studies |
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6.2 Investigationslstudy phases |
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6.4 Foundation treatment methods |
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6.5.1 Drainage system of earth and rockfill dams |
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6.5.2 Drainage system of the concrete dams |
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6.6 Instrumentation of foundations |
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6.7 Construction materials |
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7 Dams |
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7.2.1 Design criteria and section type |
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7.2.1.1 Principle of flow control |
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7.2.1.2 Principle of stability |
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7.2.1.3 Principle of compatibility of deformations of the various materials |
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7.2.2 Percolation analysis |
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7.2.2.1 Internal drainage system |
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7.2.2.3 Foundation waterproofing |
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7.2.4 Tension and strain analysis |
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7.2.4.1 Deformability and displacements |
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7.3.1 Rockfill dam with clay core |
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7.3.2 Concrete face rockfill dams |
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7.3.3 Asphalt concrete face rockfill dams |
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7.3.4 Asphalt core rockfill dams |
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7.4.1 Gravity dam - conventional concrete |
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7.4.2 Gravity dam - roller compacted concrete (RCC) |
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8 Spillways |
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8.1 Types of spillways and selection criteria |
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8.2.1 Design of the tucurui spillway |
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8.2.2 Physical model studies |
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8.3.1 Ski jump dissipators |
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8.3.2 Hydraulic jump energy dissipators - stilling basins |
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8.3.3 Efforts downstream of dissipators |
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8.3.4 Erosion pit dimensions assessment |
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8.4.1 Conceptualization and characteristic parameters |
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8.4.2 Cavitation caused by irregularities |
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8.4.3 Protective measures specifications |
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8.6 Operating aspects in spillway monitoring |
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9 Hydraulic conveyance design |
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9.3.2 Minimum submergence |
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9.3.4 Vibration in the trashracks |
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9.4.2.1 Annex support and anchor blocks |
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9.4.3.1 Overpressure calculation due to instant closing |
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9.4.3.2 Calculation of overpressure (h) due to gradual closure without surge tank |
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9.5.1 General design criteria |
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9.5.1.2 Covering criteria |
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9.5.2 Criteria for hydraulic tunnel dimensioning |
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9.5.4 Assumptions for tunnel lining dimensioning |
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9.6.1 Types of surge tanks |
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9.6.2 Criteria used in inventory studies (Canambra) |
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9.6.4 Rotating masses inertia |
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9.6.5 Interconnected system operation |
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9.6.6 Surge tank need - summary |
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9.6.7 Minimum dimensions of the surge tank |
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9.7.1 Outdoor powerhouses |
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9.7.1.1 Powerhouse at the foot of the dam |
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9.7.1.2 Powerhouse as part of the dam |
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9.7.1.3 Powerhouse downstream of the dam |
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9.7.2 Underground powerhouses - examples |
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10 Mechanical equipment |
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10.1.1 Preliminary considerations |
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10.1.2.2 Gate classification |
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10.1.2.3 Selection of the type of gates |
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10.1.2.5 Outlet discharge coefficients |
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10.1.2.6 Discharge coefficients - spillways segment gates |
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10.2.1.2 Reaction turbines |
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10.2.2 Design conditions and data |
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10.2.3 Turbine efficiency and plant efficiency |
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10.2.5 Hydraulic similarity and speed number |
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10.2.7 Operation out of design head |
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10.2.10 Suction height and cavitation |
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10.2.11 Cavitation limits |
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10.10 Turbine performance tests |
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10.10.1 Performance guarantees |
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10.12 Mechanical auxiliary equipment |
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11 Electrical equipment: operation and maintenance |
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11.1 Synchronous generator |
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11.1.1 Synchronous machines |
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11.1.2 The energy conversion |
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11.1.3 Generator main elements |
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11.1.4 Generator rated capacity |
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11.1.5 Dimensioning factors |
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11.1.6.2 The stator winding |
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11.1.6.3 The poles and pole windings |
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11.1.6.5 The cooling system |
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11.1.7 Monitoring and instrumentation |
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11.1.8 Transport of turbine-generator and assembly |
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11.2 Layout of the generating unit |
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11.4 Auxiliary electrical systems |
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11.4.1 Alternating current system (AC) |
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11.4.2 Direct current system (DC) |
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11.5.2 Current protection criteria |
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11.5.3 Protection of generating nits |
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11.5.3.1 Electrical faults |
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11.5.3.2 Mechanical faults |
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11.5.4 Protection of elevator transformers |
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11.5.5 Transmission line protection |
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394 | (1) |
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11.5.6 Breaker failure protection |
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11.5.7 Substation bar protection |
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395 | (1) |
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11.6 Substation interconnection of the plant to the system |
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11.6.1 Switchyard, or substation, equipment |
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11.6.2 Other components and installations |
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11.6.4 Equipment arrangements |
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11.6.5 Maneuvering schemes |
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11.6.5.2 Main transfer bar, single breaker |
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11.6.5.3 Double bar, single breaker |
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11.6.5.4 Double bar, single circuit breaker with bypass disconnecting switches |
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11.6.5.5 Double bar and transfer bar |
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11.6.5.6 Double bar, one breaker and a half |
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11.6.5.7 Double bar, double breaker |
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11.6.6 Maneuvering scheme selection criteria |
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11.6.7 Powerplant connection to electrical system |
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11.6.7.1 Receiving substation |
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11.6.7.2 Transmission line |
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11.7 Operation and maintenance |
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12 Construction planning |
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12.1.1 First phase diversion |
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12.1.2 Second phase diversion |
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12.2 River diversion design |
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12.2.1 Discharges and risks |
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12.2.2 Phases of river diversion |
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12.2.3 River diversion dimensioning |
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12.2.4 River diversion - execution |
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12.3 Construction planning |
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12.4 Assembly or erection planning |
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12.5 Accesses to the construction site |
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12.6 Contracting procedures |
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12.6.1 Classical modality |
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12.6.4 Guaranteed maximum price |
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12.6.5 Final considerations |
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13 Risks and management of patrimony |
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13.2 Dam breaks causes statistics |
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13.3 Main accidents in the world |
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13.3.1 Malpasset dam (Southeast France) |
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13.3.2 Vajont dam (Italy) |
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13.3.4 El Guapo dam (Venezuela) |
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13.3.5 Lower San Fernando dam (USA) |
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13.3.6 Sayano-Shushensk accident (Russia) |
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443 | (2) |
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13.3.7 Bieudron plant - breakdown of the penstock (Switzerland) |
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445 | (3) |
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13.4 Risks associated with hydroelectric plants |
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13.4.1 Risks of dam breaks - submersion waves |
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13.4.2 Dam breaks risk prevention - regulatory and legal aspects |
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13.4.4 Geological and geotechnical risks |
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456 | (1) |
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13.4.5 Risks related to the constructive aspects |
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457 | (1) |
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13.4.6 Risks related to penstocks |
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13.4.7 Risks related to turbine start-up |
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457 | (1) |
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13.4.8 Risks during operation and maintenance |
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13.5 Management of hydroelectric patrimony |
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457 | (8) |
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13.5.2 The three issues of asset management in hydraulic production |
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458 | (1) |
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13.5.3 Risk management: key issues |
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13.5.3.1 The technical questions |
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13.5.3.2 The coordination of actions |
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13.5.3.3 Decision support for measurement of issues posed |
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13.5.3.4 principles governing the development of decision approaches |
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13.5.4.1 Operations prioritization process |
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13.5.4.2 Define unwanted events |
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13.5.4.3 Evaluate occurrences |
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461 | (1) |
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13.5.4.4 The impacts per question |
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462 | (2) |
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13.5.5 A multicriteria decision support |
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References |
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467 | (6) |
Glossary |
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Appendix: Chapter 3 Additional examples of layouts |
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Index |
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