Project Description
International expert’s activity
In 2015, the project along the Ohio River/USA underwent a condition check during construction period. We supported the project over a period of several years. The low-pressure power plant has an installed capacity of 88MW. Three turbines generate an average annual output of 458 million kWh/a.
The focus was laid on the interaction between the civil construction and mechanical engineering aspects. With 7m impeller diameter at a drop height of 25m, Kaplan turbines were installed. The knowledge gained from many years of personal experience in the construction of hydropower plants has been converted into specifications for execution. A recurring challenge was to reconcile the accuracies of the structural tolerances with the requirements of mechanical engineering precision. As external experts we have analyzed the problem areas, developed solutions and given recommendations.
Project type
Client: Disclosed
Expert’s activity 2014-2016
Location: Ohio River, USA
Start of project: 2013 Construction of power station
Technical details
Run-of–river hydroelectric power plant
3 horizontal Kaplan bulb turbines
Runner diameter: D1~7000mm
Drop height: H~25m
Installed capacity: P~88MW
Annual output: W~458 million kWh/a
Services performed
Constructional advisory, risk & claim management
On-Site Visits