Research Article
Aug 1959
The Thos. H. Allen Electric Generating Station
Abstract
Engineering problems resulting from natural site conditions and solution of important operating and building requirements; 865,500 kw capacity plant consists of three generating units with 3600 rpm, 3-cyl tandem compound triple exhaust type turbines; site selection; test borings; piling work; concrete foundation-mats; channel and harbor for coal barges; 380,000 gpm circulating cooling water from lake with siphon.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 85 • Issue 4 • August 1959
Pages: 23 - 50
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© 1959 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 1959
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Peter J. McCoy
Chf. Civ. Engr., Burns and Roe, Inc., New York, N. Y.
Vincent Shamamian, M.ASCE
Superv. Civ. Engr., Burns and Roe, Inc., New York, N. Y.
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