Reservoir Engineering: Guidelines for Practice

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-7277-3099-2
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 720 g

Reservoir Engineering: Guidelines for Practice presents the authors thoughts and knowledge on reservoir engineering practice.This exceptional new guide provides authoritative information on reservoir engineering world-wide and will be an invaluable resource for those aspiring to hold or actually holding senior level responsibility in the field of reservoir engineering. Reservoir Engineering: Guidelines for Practice will also provide students and lecturers with highly informative guidance and references.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gosschalk, Edward

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Dämme, Wasserspeicher und Talsperren (Bauingenieurwesen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1. Conceptual and planning practice for reservoirs

Introduction and philosophy of approach
Objectives
Selection of potential dam sites and conceptual schemes
Investigation of selected sites and geological studies
Hydraulic studies
Hydrological studies
Spillways
River diversion during construction
Seismic loading
Part 2. Development practice for reservoirs

Water conduits for reservoirs
Tunnelling problems and excavation of shafts
Electro-mechanical equipment and controls
Environmental considerations
Costs and benefits
Efficient management for irrigation
Small hydropower
Safety and inspection of reservoirs
Operation and maintenance, monitoring and inspection