Abstract
M.Ing.
This thesis considers in detail the applicability to hydro
power systems of the theories of steady and unsteady flow in
pipelines. In doing so.it highlights some of the shortcomings
of these theories. An attempt is made by way of
experimentation on a high pressure pipeline, to model some of
the conditions which could occur in a full size future
hydro power system. These experiments provide some
quantitative data about the performance of some typical
hydro power components such as pipes, orifices and valves,
under steady and unsteady conditions.
A computer program is included which was used to provide
theoretical data to compare with the experimental results.
The program was found to be limited in its capacity to provide
accurate simulation of the experimental pipeline, but this was
thought to be due to the pipeline not correctly modelling a
hydro power system.
Conclusions presented in this thesis will be of assistance to
designers of future hydro power systems and to researchers
continuing this work.