Float-in powerhouses

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9402(1983)109:2(43)· OSTI ID:5229951

Makela, G A

The nation's inland waterway system affords a means of transporting large objects limited only by channel depth, size of locks and bridge clearances. The concept of prefabricating standardized, hydroelectric powerhouses at shipyards, transporting them along the inland waterways and installing them at navigation dams without powerhouses was examined for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation system. It was found that construction costs for the float-in design was very close to those of conventional sitebuilt design. Experience at Greenup Dam on the Ohio River where a float-in powerhouse has been installed indicated that construction time could be reduced if the float-in design was used. This time saving, use of standardized designs and construction of the float-in module at a shipyard may offer advantages that should be examined in more detailed when the power potential of the nation's low navigation dams is assessed.

• Research Organization: Albert H. Halff Assoc., Inc., Dallas, Texas
• OSTI ID: 5229951
• Journal Information: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 109:2; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
130300* -- Hydro Energy-- Plant Design & Operation
BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION
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INLAND WATERWAYS
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OHIO RIVER
POWER PLANTS
PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
RIVERS
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
TRANSPORT