In this paper the water-taking characteristics of the first, the secon
d and the third stage of the Huanghua Power Plant are studied by numer
ical model and physical model. The results show that the present inlet
channel only satisfies the supply need of the first stage of the powe
r plant. If the riverbed of the inlet reach is properly dredged, the n
eed of water supply for the third stage of the power plant could be me
t.