Cel To demonstrate the use of a modular turbine building construction using the pneumatical caisson method to reduce construction costs in low head schemes, and the economic exploitation of a low head on the river "Maas".The demonstration period was completed in March 1991 with the following energy production figures: Up to December 1990, a total of 42,214 MWh generated with an average of 26,048 MWh/annum for four units in operation.For the first quarter of 1991, 18,000 MWh generated suggesting that the predicted 52,000 MWh/annum is achievable.The energy generated is fed to the national grid network.A very low head hydro power plant has been built alongside an existing weir on the river Maas. To reduce costs, a modular approach was adopted for the four turbines.The turbine building was constructed above ground, and then sunk using the pneumatical Caisson method. A closed box-shaped concrete construction was built at field level, then the soil beneath was mined away, allowing the caisson to sink to the required level. After the sinking, the in- and outlet canals were made and the turbines installed, resulting in a compact and easily replicable design.A specially designed fish pass also forms part of the project.Head 3. 6 metresFlow (total) 400 m3. s-1Turbine horizontal Kaplan - turbo with a diameter of 4 m (4 off)Turbine power 2800 kW eachTurbine Speed 88 rpmGenerator speed 750 rpmGenerator synchronousEnd-use grid connected Program(-y) ENG-ENDEMO C - Programme (EEC) of demonstration projects and industrial pilot projects (EEC) in the energy field, 1985-1989 Temat(-y) Data not available Zaproszenie do składania wniosków Data not available System finansowania DEM - Demonstration contracts Koordynator MEGA LIMBURG Wkład UE Brak danych Adres GELISSENDOMEIN 5 6229 GK MAASTRICHT Niderlandy Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych
