An Introduction to Mechanical Systems for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and dam and lock operation managers interested in mechanical systems for dams and locks.




An Introduction to Mechanical Systems for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and lock and dam operators interested in mechanical systems for locks and dams.




An Introduction to Mechanical Systems for Dams and Locks for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in mechanical features of dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION, 2. MACHINERY COMPONENTS, 3. REDUNDANCY, 4. LUBRICATION.




An Introduction to Hydraulic Operators for Dams and Locks for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in hydraulic operators for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION, 2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, 3. COMPONENT PARAMETERS, 4. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, 5. HYDRAULIC MOTORS, 6. HYDRAULIC PUMPS, 7. CONTROL VALVES, 8. RESERVOIRS, 9. MANIFOLDS, 10. FILTERS, 11. ACCUMULATORS, 12. PIPING, 13. HYDRAULIC FLUID, 14. GAUGES, 15. SPECIAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED, 16. POSITION MEASURING SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Operating Machinery for Lift Gates for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers interested in operating machinery for lift gates for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION 2. VERTICAL GATES FOR NAVIGATION LOCKS 3. VERTICAL GATES FOR WATER REGULATING AND PROTECTION STRUCTURES 4. OPERATING EQUIPMENT FOR VERTICAL LIFT GATES 5. LIFT GATE DESIGN COMPONENTS 6. LIFT GATE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND CRITERIA 7. CONTROL SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS.




Engineering and Design: Reliability Analysis of Navigation Lock and Dam Mechanical and Electrical Equipment


Book Description

This engineer technical letter (ETL) provides guidance for assessing the reliability of mechanical and electrical systems of navigation locks and dams and for establishing an engineering basis for major rehabilitation investment decisions. This cover letter defines terms and concepts associated with reliability analysis. Appendix B lists Web sites that contain information useful to reliability studies, Appendix C describes the acquisition of failure data, Appendix D gives an example reliability analysis for mechanical equipment, Appendix E gives an example reliability analysis for electrical equipment, Appendix F gives an example of lock and dam mission reliability, and Appendix G evaluates a non-series-parallel system.




An Introduction to Miter Gate Operating Machinery for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and others interested in miter gate operating machinery for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. LINKAGES AND COMPONENTS 2. DESIGN CRITERIA 3. LOAD ANALYSIS 4. DETERMINATION OF MACHINERY LOADS 5. MITER GATE OPERATING MACHINERY CONTROL 6. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 7. PINTLE DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY.




An Introduction to Hydraulic Operators for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and lock and dam operators interested in hydraulic operators for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed:1. DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS3. COMPONENT PARAMETERS4. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS5. HYDRAULIC MOTORS6. HYDRAULIC PUMPS7. CONTROL VALVES8. RESERVOIRS9. MANIFOLDS10. FILTERS11. ACCUMULATORS12. PIPING13. HYDRAULIC FLUID14. GAUGES15. SPECIAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED16. POSITION MEASURING SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Hydraulic Operators for Dams and Locks


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and lock and dam operators interested in hydraulic operators for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION 2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 3. COMPONENT PARAMETERS 4. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 5. HYDRAULIC MOTORS 6. HYDRAULIC PUMPS 7. CONTROL VALVES 8. RESERVOIRS 9. MANIFOLDS 10. FILTERS 11. ACCUMULATORS 12. PIPING 13. HYDRAULIC FLUID 14. GAUGES 15. SPECIAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED 16. POSITION MEASURING SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Hydraulic Operators for Dams and Locks for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in hydraulic operators for dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION, 2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, 3. COMPONENT PARAMETERS, 4. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, 5. HYDRAULIC MOTORS, 6. HYDRAULIC PUMPS, 7. CONTROL VALVES, 8. RESERVOIRS, 9. MANIFOLDS, 10. FILTERS, 11. ACCUMULATORS, 12. PIPING, 13. HYDRAULIC FLUID, 14. GAUGES, 15. SPECIAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED, 16. POSITION MEASURING SYSTEMS.