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Module 5 HYDROPOWER ENGINEERING Version 2 CE IIT, Kharagpur LESSON 3 HYDROPOWER EQIUPMENT AND GENERATION STATIONS Version 2 CE IIT, Kharagpur Instructional objectives: On completion of this lesson, the student shall learn about: 1. Equipment employed for converting water energy to electrical energy 2. Different types of turbines 3. Guidelines for selecting a specific turbine 4. layout of power houses 5.3.0 Introduction The powerhouse of a hydroelectric development project is the place where the potential and kinetic energy of the water flowing through the water conducting system is transformed into mechanical energy of rotating turbines and which is then further converted to electrical energy by generators. In order to achieve these functions, certain important equipments are necessary that control the flow entering the turbines from the penstocks and direct the flow against the turbine blades for maximum efficient utilization of water power. Other equipments necessary are couplings to link the turbine rotation to generator and transformers and switching equipment to convey the electric power generated to the power distribution system. A powerhouse also accomodates equipment that are necessary for regular operation and maintenance of the turbine and power generating units. For example, overhead cranes are required for lifting or lowering ofturbines and generator during installation period or later