Preferred label
Penstocks
Broader terms
Hydraulic facilities
Site elements
Related terms
Pipes (Conduits)
Sluices
Scope note
Valve or gate that regulates flow of water through a sluice; or a pipe for conveying water to a power plant.
History note
Usage changed 6/2002. In earlier cataloging, PENSTOCKS was used for all conduits conducting liquids or gases. Now use PIPES (CONDUITS) for this concept.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.