Modular hydrodam: concept definition study

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5780056

The purpose of this investigation was to explore the potential for developing economical new ultra low-head (6 to 10 ft) sites using an innovative concept known as the Modular Hydrodam (MH). This concept combines the benefits of shop fabrication, installation of equipment in truck transportable, waterproof power modules, and prefabricated gate sections that can be located between the power modules. The size and weight of the power module permits it to be fully assembled and checked out in the manufacturer's shop. The module can then be broken down into four pieces and shipped by truck to the site. Once in place, concrete ballast will be added, as necessary, to prevent flotation. The following aspects were investigated: tubular and cross flow turbines; modularized components; the use of a cable support system for horizontal stability of the dam and powerhouse; and construction in the wet as well as in the dry.

• Research Organization: Gilbert Associates, Inc., Reading, PA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FC07-80ID12207
• OSTI ID: 5780056
• Report Number(s): DOE/ID/12207-T1; ON: DE82000113
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONSTRUCTION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
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INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
SMALL-SCALE HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS