Acceptance tests for hydroelectric plants

This paper discusses acceptance tests of hydroelectric plants and explains the various methods of testing hydraulic turbines. Various units which compose this equipment are described and the author shows how to apply the data obtained in the most economical and efficient way. The article contains a number of illustrations to emphasize and make clearer the analysis, which he sums up in the theorem: “The load should be divided between two or more units so as to obtain equal values of the first derivatives of the power discharge-curve of each unit.” A table, showing the correct division of load, is given, which operators would find helpful.