Here are some photos of the bursted GRP pipe which was filled with about 2m overburden soil.
The penstock data are:
Head =115m
Discharge =3.2 m3/s
Length =2400m
The main reason for the burst was the movement of pipe alignment due to landslide.
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The hole in ground made by the brusted pipe. |
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Coupling for GRP |
Hard stone lining in inlet canal |
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Dear Mr. Joshi
Very interesting photos. Many thanks.
Was the amount of movement assessed?
Best regards
Richard Guimond
no
Are you encase coupling with anchor block ?
yes the coupling is encased in concrete block.
which hydro power is this?