Upper Mechanicville hydroelectric redevelopment demonstration project. Final technical and construction cost report
The new powerhouse and intake were designed for installation of two conventional vertical-shaft, adjustable blade propeller (Kaplan) turbines, each driving an 8.4-MW synchronous generator. The plant design flow is 12,000 ft/sup 3//s and the rated net head for the turbines is 19 ft. The turbine runner diameter is 216.5 inches (5500 mm) and the unit spacing is 61 ft. The physical dimensions of the units and associated water passages are comparable to those in much larger facilities. It must be realized, therefore, that the main features which qualify this facility as small hydro are the relatively low head and capacity. Design and construction of projects similar to Upper Mechanicville present challenges which are markedly different in scope than most small or mini hydroelectric facilities. The information in this report is presented in the following sections: historical; project management and scheduling; licensing; engineering studies; final design; construction; and project costs.
- Research Organization:
- Acres American, Inc., Buffalo, NY; New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Binghamton (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC07-80ID12117
- OSTI ID:
- 6564906
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/RA/12117-4; ON: DE84016962
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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