Penstock design for Microhydro
Penstock design for Microhydro
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I am looking for a simple set of formulas or program to size up pipeline diameter, flows, friction losses. Using steel pipe and HDPE.
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Penstock design for Microhydro
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RE: Penstock design for Microhydro
"Internal Flow Systems" by Don S Miller, British Hydromechanics Research Association (BHRA) Information Services, 1986.
Regards, David.
RE: Penstock design for Microhydro
For penstocks look to the American Water Works Association Standard, AWWA M-11. Also the American Iron and Steel Institute has at leat one Penstock publication (and 3 other associated piping pubs). Also the US Bureau of Reclamation has many publications that will provide good input for you.
Regards, John.
RE: Penstock design for Microhydro
Good luck.