penstock

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Q1260995

enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydroelectric turbines or sewerage systems. 

adit – inverted siphon – 
A5376 Blown bridge halfway down Funchilin Pass, blocking route for Chosin breakoutA5376 Blown bridge halfway down Funchilin Pass, blocking route for Chosin breakout
A130504 Aerial view of power station near Funchilin PassA130504 Aerial view of power station near Funchilin Pass
Air pipe installation for penstocks next to powerhouse, September 7, 1911 (SPWS 690)Air pipe installation for penstocks next to powerhouse, September 7, 1911 (SPWS 690)
A hydroelectric power plant/dam and how it worksA hydroelectric power plant/dam and how it works
Blown bridge at Funchilin Pass blocked route for Chosin breakoutBlown bridge at Funchilin Pass blocked route for Chosin breakout
Calvitero 1976 04Calvitero 1976 04
Calvitero 1976 28Calvitero 1976 28
Constructing a circular penstock forebay at the western end of the main tunnel, June 15, 1911 (SPWS 611)Constructing a circular penstock forebay at the western end of the main tunnel, June 15, 1911 (SPWS 611)
Construction of forebay leading into penstock tunnels, May 30, 1911 (SPWS 114)Construction of forebay leading into penstock tunnels, May 30, 1911 (SPWS 114)
Installing the penstocks in the tunnels, July 20, 1911 (SPWS 665)Installing the penstocks in the tunnels, July 20, 1911 (SPWS 665)
Partially completed powerhouse and penstocks, with view of railroad and cable line, June 26, 1904 (SPWS 635)Partially completed powerhouse and penstocks, with view of railroad and cable line, June 26, 1904 (SPWS 635)
Partially completed powerhouse with two generating units in operation, and views of nearby barn, house, shop and penstocks, June (SPWS 634)Partially completed powerhouse with two generating units in operation, and views of nearby barn, house, shop and penstocks, June (SPWS 634)
Penstock installation on hill toward powerhouse, September 15, 1911 (SPWS 693)Penstock installation on hill toward powerhouse, September 15, 1911 (SPWS 693)
Penstock site viewed from below powerhouse, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 307)Penstock site viewed from below powerhouse, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 307)
Powerhouse and penstock under construction, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 319)Powerhouse and penstock under construction, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 319)
Powerhouse construction site with views of penstock lines, camp no 9, and superintendent`s house, April 18, 1904 (SPWS 541)Powerhouse construction site with views of penstock lines, camp no 9, and superintendent's house, April 18, 1904 (SPWS 541)
Rohrabzweigstück aus Stahlguss, verladen auf Tiefgangwagen mit GürtelrädernRohrabzweigstück aus Stahlguss, verladen auf Tiefgangwagen mit Gürtelrädern
Siebnen, Kraftwrek Wägital, Bau der DruckleitungSiebnen, Kraftwrek Wägital, Bau der Druckleitung
Solana de Ávila 1976 02Solana de Ávila 1976 02
Transport eines Knickstücks der Druckleitung des Kraftwerks TremorgioTransport eines Knickstücks der Druckleitung des Kraftwerks Tremorgio
Tunnel leading from outlet canal to forebay and penstocks, northwest of Lake Tapps, November 17, 1910 (SPWS 146)Tunnel leading from outlet canal to forebay and penstocks, northwest of Lake Tapps, November 17, 1910 (SPWS 146)
Wrought-iron penstock parts being delivered by rail, 1900 (SPWS 312)Wrought-iron penstock parts being delivered by rail, 1900 (SPWS 312)
TypeDateDescriptionKeywordsNotesSource
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imageA5376 Blown bridge halfway down Funchilin Pass, blocking route for Chosin breakoutWikimedia
imageA130504 Aerial view of power station near Funchilin PassWikimedia
image1911Air pipe installation for penstocks next to powerhouse, September 7, 1911 (SPWS 690)Wikimedia
imageA hydroelectric power plant/dam and how it worksWikimedia
imageBlown bridge at Funchilin Pass blocked route for Chosin breakoutWikimedia
imageCalvitero 1976 04Wikimedia
imageCalvitero 1976 28Wikimedia
image1911Constructing a circular penstock forebay at the western end of the main tunnel, June 15, 1911 (SPWS 611)Wikimedia
image1911Construction of forebay leading into penstock tunnels, May 30, 1911 (SPWS 114)Wikimedia
image1911Installing the penstocks in the tunnels, July 20, 1911 (SPWS 665)Wikimedia
image1904Partially completed powerhouse and penstocks, with view of railroad and cable line, June 26, 1904 (SPWS 635)Wikimedia
image1904Partially completed powerhouse with two generating units in operation, and views of nearby barn, house, shop and penstocks, June (SPWS 634)Wikimedia
image1911Penstock installation on hill toward powerhouse, September 15, 1911 (SPWS 693)Wikimedia
image1904Penstock site viewed from below powerhouse, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 307)Wikimedia
image1904Powerhouse and penstock under construction, January 2, 1904 (SPWS 319)Wikimedia
image1904Powerhouse construction site with views of penstock lines, camp no 9, and superintendent's house, April 18, 1904 (SPWS 541)Wikimedia
imageRohrabzweigstück aus Stahlguss, verladen auf Tiefgangwagen mit GürtelrädernWikimedia
imageSiebnen, Kraftwrek Wägital, Bau der DruckleitungWikimedia
imageSolana de Ávila 1976 02Wikimedia
imageTransport eines Knickstücks der Druckleitung des Kraftwerks TremorgioWikimedia
image1910Tunnel leading from outlet canal to forebay and penstocks, northwest of Lake Tapps, November 17, 1910 (SPWS 146)Wikimedia
imageWrought-iron penstock parts being delivered by rail, 1900 (SPWS 312)Wikimedia
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