El-Canada Hydroelectric Power Plant
Guatemala
Background
This hydroelectric power plant is located along the Samala` river, in the southwest region of Guatemala.
Balasha-Jalon prepared the detailed design including civil, mechanical electrical and control engineering and general construction supervision.
Basic Design Data:
Conveyance tunnel length
m
1,215
Conveyance tunnel diameter
m
3.15
Regulating reservoir effective volume
m3
200,000
Penstock length
m
2,280
Penstock diameter
m
1.8 - 2.2
Number of turbines
units
2
Turbine power
MW
23.5
Step up Transformers
kv
13.8 - 69
Overhead transmission line voltage
kv
69
Overhead transmission line legth
km
4.2
General Project Facts
- Project Flow (m3/sec): 13.4
- River Flow (m3/sec): 500 (return period 1:1000)
- Head (m): 400
- Electrical output: (MW): 47
- Dum’s design: Concrete weir with rubber
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