Jenpeg start-up underlines Manitoba power disputes

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5445826

Glen, R

The trouble-plagued Manitoba Hydro's Soviet-designed turbine had a successful startup and operation after lengthy construction delays and cost overruns. Concerns that the Soviet units would not operate properly were dispelled by the good performance and ended, at least temporarily, a series of disputes. Hydro selected the low-bidding Soviet company in order to get bulb-type turbines, which can be arranged compactly and have better operating efficiency at a low operating head. Five more units are scheduled for production next year. The Jenpeg project is one of the first major Soviet efforts on this continent and the first bulb-type turbine. Difficulties between Canada and the Soviet Union arose because of the project's delays, many of which resulted from the Soviet preference for on-site construction and their unfamiliar standards and philosophies. A review of the controversies reveals public disagreement within the country over how the utility and government should function during development projects. Manitoba Hydro is tying into U.S. power grids for sales and exchanges to such an extent that its exports to the U.S. may exceed those to Ontario. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5445826
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 14:11; ISSN ENEIB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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