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penstock TECH
Absperrschieber m

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The initial of the penstock is single-lane, while the latter splits into two lanes, feeding the two generators respectively.
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Progress during the current quarter included completion of the penstock, switchyard and tie-in to the transmission line.
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Hydroelectricity is generated by diverting 2400cuft/s m3/s through a mile-long penstock around the former falls.
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A mill race, leet, flume, penstock or lade is a sluice channelling water toward a water mill.
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Two surge chambers were built in the powerhouse as well, and a penstock connected to each chamber.
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The main penstock was 400 ft long and 9 ft in diameter, and fed water to the turbines.
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If the water source and turbine are far apart, the construction of the penstock may be the largest part of the costs of construction.
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