Engineering Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hydropower Projects: Chapter 12- Water Conveyance
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 2018
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for the inspection, monitoring, and evaluation of the safety of water conveyance structures at hydropower projects. Failure of water conveyances can lead to loss of life, property damage, and environmental concerns, in addition to the loss of the intended function of the project.
The following types of conveyances will be addressed in this chapter:
- Penstocks
- Power Canals
- Flumes
- Tunnels
Revision ID: 5854
Revision Date: 12/16/2022