Abstract:In the last few years sharp problems have arisen in connection with reconstruction of hydraulic developments built during the pre-and postwar years, intended for increase in the capacity of hydroelectric plants, improvement of their operating reliability, and restoration of structures damaged in the process of prolonged operation. For reconstruction, as a rule, in addition to the need for replacing the hydropower, hydromechanical, and electromechanical equipment because of obsolescence and physical wear, in ma… Show more
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