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This document discusses hydraulic forces transferred from turbines to powerhouse foundations. It provides details on several types of turbines: 1. High head Francis turbines transfer large axial forces through reinforced inlet flanges to foundations to reduce concrete pressure. 2. Vertical Pelton turbines transfer axial forces from manifolds through concrete to rock walls. Jet reaction forces are negligible compared to static hydraulic forces. 3. Kaplan bulb turbines transfer horizontal hydraulic force

Author
Emmanuel Alvarez
Language
EN

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