Research Article
Oct 1977
Aeration of Hydro Releases at Ft. Patrick Henry Dam
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Richard J. Ruane, AM.ASCE, William R. Nicholas, and Svein Vigander, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 103, Issue 10
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A method has been developed for increasing dissolved oxygen concentrations in the turbine releases from hydroelectric power plants. A systematic procedure was used for evaluating promising solutions to low DO concentrations. The method selected for development at Fort Patrick Henry Dam was oxygen injection by use of small pore diffusers located upstream from the turbine intakes. Laboratory tests were conducted on commercially available, fine-pore diffusers to select those diffusers worthy of field testing. Laboratory tests included determination of bubble sizes and oxygen transfer efficiency. Field tests for oxygen transfer efficiency were performed for two different diffusers. Additional tests were performed to assess the effect of spacing between diffusers on oxygen transfer efficiency.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 103 • Issue 10 • October 1977
Pages: 1135 - 1145
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© 1977 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1977
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Richard J. Ruane, AM.ASCE
Supervisor, Special Projects Staff, Water Quality and Ecology Branch, Div. of Environmental Planning, Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, Tenn
William R. Nicholas
Chf., Water Quality and Ecology Branch, Div. of Environmental Planning, Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, Tenn
Svein Vigander, AM.ASCE
Mechanical Engineer, Water Systems Development Branch, Div. of Water Management, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris, Tenn
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