FRANCIS TURBINE AND GENERATOR MACHINE FOUNDATION DESIGN

PROPOSAL AT SUGPON HEPP

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A Project Study Proposal

Presented to the Faculty

Of the Civil Engineering Department
School of Engineering and Architecture
Saint Louis University

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In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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by:

Engr. Alberto V. Talco

Beria, Jan Reinald T.

Galulo, John Michael L.

Gamboa, Joefil Dale M.

Cortes, Jasmine Clarice B.

Mercado, Precious Grace B.

Raguindin, Jerimae Patricia

Rapelo, Gelyn P.

MAY 2017

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 SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
School of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering Department

INDORSEMENT

This Research entitled “Francis Turbine and Generator Machine Foundation Design
Proposal at SUGPON HEPP“prepared and submitted by Jan Reinald T. Beria, John
Michael L. Galulo, Joefil Dale M. Gamboa, Jasmine Clarice B. Cortes, Precious
Grace B. Mercado, Jerimae Patricia E. Raguindin, and Gelyn P. Rapelo, in partial
fulfilment of the requirement for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL
ENGINEERING has been examined and hereby recommended for proposal defense.

Engr. Alberto V. Talco

Promoter/Lead Author

Members of the Panel

Engr. Caroline M. Bautista

Panel Member

Engr. Marie Kathleen De Guzman

Undergraduate Research Coordinator

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 (Introduction)
1.1 Background of the study …………………….……………………….………...….1
1.2 Statement of the Objectives………………….………………………..…..…...….4
1.3 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework…………………….…….………….….4
1.4 Scope and Delimitation…………………………………….…………….….……..6
1.5 Significance of the Study…………………………………….…………………….6
1.6 Operational Definition of Terms………………….………………….…………….7
Review of Related Literature………………………………….……….………….….10

Chapter 2 (Methodology)
2.1 Research Design and Methodology….………….………………………….…..18
2.2 Population and Locale of the Study……………………….………………….…22
2.3 Data Gathering Tools……….…………………….………….…………………...22
2.4 Data Gathering Procedure….………………….……..……….…………………23
2.5 Treatment of Data…………………….………….….…………………………….23

Chapter 3 (Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data)

3.1 Machine Parameters………………..….………….………………………….….28
3.2 Soil Parameters……………………….………………………………………..…31
3.3 Selection of a Foundation Configuration……….………….…………………...32
3.4 Cost Estimates…………………………………………………………………….60

Chapter 4 (Conclusion and Recommendation)

4.1 Conclusion………….………………..….………….………………………….…..68
4.2 Recommendation.…………………….………………………………………..…68

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………70
Appendix………………………………………………………..………………………………72
Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………………………………………….73

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 Vertical Shaft Orientation ……………………...….………………………………3

Figure 1.2 Horizontal Shaft Orientation…………..………………….……………………….3
Figure 1.3 Schematic Diagram for Hydroelectric Generating Station……………………..4
Figure 1.4 Paradigm of the Study ………………….…………..…….………………………6
Figure 2.1 Vertical Shaft Orientation………………………….……………………………..19
Figure 2.2 Horizontal Shaft Orientation………….…………….……………………………20
Figure 3.1 Vertical Shaft Orientation…………………………………………………..…….28
Figure 3.2 Punching Shear……………………………………………………………….......33
Figure 3.3 Punching Shear……………………………………………………………….......33
Figure 3.4 Wide Beam Shear Parallel to B Plan…………………………………………...34
Figure 3.5 Wide Beam Shear Parallel to B………………………………………………….34
Figure 3.6 Wide Beam Shear Parallel to L Plan…………………………………………....35
Figure 3.7 Wide Beam Shear Parallel to L………………………………………………….35
Figure 3.8 Reinforcement Parallel to B Plan…………………………………………….….36
Figure 3.9 Bottom Bars Reinforcement Parallel to B………………………………………37
Figure 3.10 Summary of Reinforcement Parallel to B…………………………….……….38
Figure 3.11 Reinforcement Parallel to L Plan……………………………………………....38
Figure 3.12 Top and Bottom Bars Reinforcement Parallel to L………………………..…41
Figure 3.13 Summary of Reinforcement Parallel to L……………………………………..41
Figure 3.14 Horizontal Shaft Set-up…………………………………………………………43
Figure 3.15 Horizontal Shaft Orientation Dimension………………………………………44
Figure 3.16 Set-Up (Horizontal Orientation)…………………………………….……...…..45
Figure 3.17 Depth by Punching Shear (Horizontal Orientation)…………………….……46
Figure 3.18 Depth by Wide Beam Shear (Horizontal Orientation)……………….………47
Figure 3.19 Depth by Wide Beam Shear (Horizontal Orientation)……………….…...….48
Figure 3.20 Depth by Wide Beam Shear (Horizontal Orientation)…………………….....50
Figure 3.22 Summary of Reinforcement Parallel to L (Horizontal)……………………….59
Figure 3.21 Summary of Reinforcement Parallel to B (Horizontal)……………………....60

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1. Data for Turbine and Generators………………………………………27

Table 3.3 Soil Parameters…………………………………………………………...31

Table 3.2 Design Eccentricities for Centrifugal Machines………………………72

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 Abstract

This study focuses on the design of machine foundation for Francis turbine and
generator considering the vertical and horizontal orientation of shafts at Sugpon, Ilocos
Sur Hydroelectric Powerplant (HEPP) Powerhouse. It aims to provide a template of the
design considering machine static and dynamic loads. The factors being considered in
the design include the weight of the machines, weight of the foundation, and the
dynamic loads generated during the operation of the machines. The adequacy of the
design is checked from the soil allowable bearing capacity. This study will provide the
designs and templates of machine foundation for the turbine and generator with
different orientations, specifically, horizontal and vertical.

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