In Situ Francis Turbine Blade Replacement due to Gross Cavitation
In Situ Francis Turbine Blade Replacement due to Gross Cavitation
In Situ Francis Turbine Blade Replacement due to Gross Cavitation
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Project Facts and His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
• Pointe du Bois, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba, Canada – Approximately 95 miles<br />
(150 kilometers) North East of Winnipeg, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba, Canada<br />
• On the Winnipeg River<br />
• First Unit in Service: 1911<br />
• Construction Completed: 1926<br />
• Construction Cost: $3.25 Million<br />
• Station Capacity: 78 MW<br />
• Average Annual Generation: 599 kWh<br />
• Waterfall Drop: 45 feet (14 Meters)<br />
• Powerhouse Length: 440 feet (135 Meters)<br />
• <strong>Turbine</strong> Genera<strong>to</strong>rs: 15 Double horizontal shaft <strong>Francis</strong><br />
<strong>Turbine</strong> Camelback units and 1 Straflo unit<br />
• Project Acquired by Mani<strong>to</strong>ba Hydro in 2002<br />
<strong>In</strong> <strong>Situ</strong> <strong>Francis</strong> turbine <strong>Blade</strong> <strong>Replacement</strong> | NWHA Hood River| 2013-05-23<br />
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