More kilowatts with less investment

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Alternative Sources Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:6895636

Doerfler, J B

Experience with older hydro power stations reveals that turbines can almost always be operated for many years while the lifetime of the governing system is much shorter. An old governing system which is past its time is typically worn out and becoming a source of declining profitability if still in use. This is due to wear and tear or to technical obsolescence which renders it unsuitable for the up-to-date duties required. The development of new techniques brings ever-increasing performances. Consequently, considering the investment cost, it is worthwhile to modify, complete, improve or, in other words, modernize your governing system.

• Research Organization: CE/Neyrpic, Stamford, CT
• OSTI ID: 6895636
• Journal Information: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States), Vol. 78
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
OPTIMIZATION
ECONOMICS
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
INVESTMENT
TURBINES
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY SOURCES
MACHINERY
POWER
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
TURBOMACHINERY
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