RESULTS OF MULTI-FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE CONDITION OF HYDROTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTIONS

Abstract

Control over the state of the main hydraulic structures of Zhiguli hydroelectric power station is carried out according to observations of the control and measuring equipment installed in the facilities and in their base, as well as the results of systematic inspections and surveys conducted by both the power plant personnel and invited experts. A computer information and diagnostic system for monitoring the condition of facilities is being introduced at the hydroelectric power station. The introduction of this system made it necessary to pay attention to the reliability of the results obtained with the help of instrumentation. The aim of the research is to conduct a multivariate analysis of the state of hydraulic structures Zhigulevskaya HPP on the results of field observations of all devices. It is established that the antifiltration elements of the underground circuit of the HPP building were not effective enough for the specific geological conditions of the base in terms of damping the filtration head. The main pressure drop in the base occurs on the upper tooth of the HPP building, where the maximum filtration gradient is observed, which is very dangerous. In the course of research it was found that several piezometers in the base do not work or their indications cause great doubts, their repair and replacement are required. According to the results of the work, it is concluded that it is necessary to equip the main piezometers of the HPP building with remote water level meters and create an automated system of survey and monitoring of the base state on their basis.