Bulb-turbine unit makes U. S. debut at Rock Island
Rock Island Dam, the first to span the Columbia River, is also the first hydro project in the U.S. to make use of the bulb unit for a low heat development. Selection of the bulb unit provided the answer to the question of how to feasibly increase the generating capacity of Rock Island Dam on the Columbia River. Through competitive bidding the Alsthom--Neyrpic firm, now Alsthom--Atlantic, was awarded a contract in 1974 to furnish and install eight 54,000 kW bulb units for the Rock Island second powerhouse. Construction and erection of the units has now progressed to the point that two are in operation and all eight are expected to be on line by mid-1979. Performance of the units on which installation has been completed has met design specifications.
- Research Organization:
- Chelan County Public Utility District, Wenatchee, WA
- OSTI ID:
- 6440124
- Journal Information:
- Public Power; (United States), Journal Name: Public Power; (United States) Vol. 36:6; ISSN PUPOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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