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A stave is a narrow length of wood with a slightly bevelled edge to form the sides of
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A stave is a narrow length of wood with a slightly bevelled edge to form the sides of barrel
A barrel or cask is a hollow cylindrical container with a bulging center, longer than it is wide. They are traditionally made of wooden stave (wood), staves and bound by wooden or metal hoops. The word vat is often used for large containers ...
s, tanks, tubs, vats and pipelines
A pipeline is a system of pipes for long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas, typically to a market area for consumption. The latest data from 2014 gives a total of slightly less than of pipeline in 120 countries around the world. The Un ...
, originally handmade by coopers. They have been used in the construction of large holding tanks and penstocks at hydro power developments.
They are also used in the construction of certain musical instruments with rounded bodies or backs.
See also
* Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme, which has wood stave penstocks on operating power stations *Lake Margaret Power Station
The Lake Margaret Power Stations comprise two hydroelectric power stations located in Western Tasmania, Australia. The power stations are part of the King Yolande Power Scheme and are owned and operated by Hydro Tasmania. Officially the Upper ...
, which had a wood stave penstock replaced in 2010
References
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