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Title: Xingo: Capturing the potential of the Sao Francisco River

Journal Article · · Hydro Review Worldwide
OSTI ID:518497

Design and construction of a 3000 MW hydroelectric project in Brazil is outlined. Construction of the Xingo plant began in 1987; the final unit of the first phase is scheduled to enter service in the third quarter of 1997. Problems encountered during construction included financing and high flood flows; the steps taken to overcome these problems are described. Technical details of the plant are also summarized in the article.

OSTI ID:
518497
Journal Information:
Hydro Review Worldwide, Vol. 5, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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