Operating experience with oil headers of Kaplan turbines of the cascade of middle Chirchik hydroelectric stations

Conclusions

To reduce wear of the bushings and rods of the oil header it is necessary: To prevent as far as possible, the entry of abrasive particles into the header, cavities of the rods, shaft, runner, etc.; to provide in the design of the header for measures preventing the entry of abrasive particles into the gaps between the bushings and rods even in the presence of such particles in oil.