Equalizing basin

Andelsbuch equalizing basin, built in 1908

An equalizing basin (German: Ausgleichsbecken) or equalizing reservoir regulates the flow of water below an intermittently operated hydropower station or peaking power plant. This could be a part-load power station (Teillast-Durchfluss-Kraftwerk) or a storage power station. Also called a balancing reservoir.[1]

  1. ^ McTigue, Nancy E.; Symons, James M., eds. (2010). The Water Dictionary: A Comprehensive Reference of Water Terminology (2nd ed.). Denver: American Water Works Association. p. 209. ISBN 978-1-58321-741-2. OCLC 435800151.