INTRODUCTION The intake structure is a hydraulic structure. Which is used to divert the water from a source (like a reservoir, river) into a conduit (like a canal, tunnel, or pipe). It also supports auxiliary appurtenance (Such as trash rack, fish screens, and bypass devices) and it may include provision for installation of the bulkhead gates or stop-log gates closure devices. TYPE OF POWER INTAKE STRUCTURE The Position and location of intake would generally depend upon the type of development and may be classified under: A) Run-Of-the river type Intake B) Reservoir-type intake Depending on the function, an intake structure may be either submerged or extended in the form of a tower above the maximum reservoir water surface (Fig. 6B) An operating platform is needed to remove trash, maintain and clean fish screens, or install stoplog gates. Depending on intake requirements, the entrance may be placed vertically, inclined, or horizontally. Conduit entrances should...
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