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SL/T 796-2020 in English

SL/T 796-2020 in English

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Technical Guidelines for control of flow reduction downstream of small hydropower stations

  • Issued on:2020-06-05
  • Implemented on:2020-09-05
  • File Format:PDF
  • Delivery:Via email within 8 business days
Price(USD): $690.00
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Standard No: SL/T 796-2020
Document status: VALID
Title in English: Technical Guidelines for control of flow reduction downstream of small hydropower stations
Title in Chinese: 小型水电站下游河道减脱水防治技术导则
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 8 business days
Issued on: 2020-06-05
Implemented on: 2020-09-05
Professional Classification: SL-Water Resources
Related Keywords: power stations ecological flow guarantee three
new power stations requirements
power stations
small hydropower stations introduction interpretation
ecological flow
Related Topics: power station
dehydration
hydropower station
Dehydration analysis
the river
hydropower
sub-zero channel
small thermal desorption
Small thermal desorber
Hydropower Station Underwater Inspection
small dia technology
Waterproof motor
Five waters to control water
Snail stacking dehydrator technology
river water conductivity
River water testing
Several types of river water
sl/t247-2020


Introduction

Interpretation of the core content of the standard

Technical elements Requirements for new power stations Requirements for the transformation of existing power stations
Ecological flow guarantee Three simultaneous principles (design/construction/commissioning) Discharge capacity assessment is required
Types of discharge facilities 6 categories including ecological spill holes/valves/gates/siphons/units
Minimum water depth control ≥0.2m (can be relaxed for special requirements)

Key technical requirements

Selection of ecological discharge facilities

According to Article 4.2 of the standard, the selection of discharge facilities needs to consider:

  1. Hydropower station development method (diversion type/dam-behind type, etc.)
  2. Water level fluctuation (adjustable valve is recommended for >5m)
  3. Geological conditions (siphon is preferred for arch dam)

Typical case: A 50MW diversion power station in Yunnan adopts a combination of ecological discharge valve + stepped deep pool system to ensure the ecological needs of the 3km river section between the plant and dam.


Implementation suggestions

Joint dispatch of cascade power stations

Article 4.3.2 of the standard emphasizes basin coordination:

  • Establish an ecological flow monitoring platform
  • Formulate a dynamic dispatch plan (giving priority to ecological flow during the dry season)
  • After the implementation of joint dispatch of 6 power stations in a basin in Zhejiang, the number of dry days in the downstream river has been reduced by 82%

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