Penstock

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Hydraulic structure
gptkbp:component Hydropower system
gptkbp:connects gptkb:reservoir
gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:designConsideration Pressure
Diameter
Length
Support structure
Flow rate
Material strength
gptkbp:enables Electricity generation
gptkbp:feature Air vent
Anchor block
Drain valve
Expansion joint
Gate or valve
Surge tank
gptkbp:function Conveys water under pressure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Penstock
gptkbp:location Underground
Above ground
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:painting
Repair
Cleaning
Regular inspection
gptkbp:material Steel
wood
Concrete
Fiberglass
gptkbp:powerSource Potential energy to kinetic energy
gptkbp:regulates Water flow
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkb:dam
pipeline
gptkbp:riskFactor Leakage
Bursting
Blockage
Fatigue failure
gptkbp:shape Cylindrical
Rectangular
gptkbp:subject Corrosion
Erosion
Water hammer
gptkbp:usedIn Irrigation systems
Hydroelectric power plants
Water mills
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hydroelectric_Dam
gptkb:Hydroelectric_plants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7