Foundation Spring Support
Turbine Generator
Friday, February 21, 2014
Clover Bar Generating Station 1969 was the first Power Plant in North America to install a spring supported concrete "Table" foundation
The pedestal constructed of concrete posts and beams supported this table. Between the pedesal and table were 126 specially designed springs.
this type of spring support design greatly reduces the amount of vibration associated with large rotational equipment
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Clover Bar
Author: ephf
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