scope:

Gives guidance on writing the technical specification for the procurement of Hydraulic Turbines, Storage Pumps and Pump-Turbines for use in in electricity generating stations (hydraulic power stations). Is not applicable to equipment for use in the nuclear reactor plant area of nuclear power stations. Other possible applications of such equipment have not been considered in the preparation of this Guide. This Guide covers the following hydraulic machines: Francis Turbines, Pelton turbines, Kaplan and Propellor Turbines, Tubular Turbines (bulb, pit, rim-generator and S-type units, Pump-Turbines and Storage Pumps. This Guide for Procurement has been prepared to be used with IEC 1366, it should, therefore, be read in addition and complementary to the IEC-standard.