Kapichira HEPP, (1997-2000)

Type of Project: New 2 x 33MW (Francis) Hydroelectric Power Plant

Customer: Voith Hydro GmbH, Germany

Scope of Work:

Manufacture, Transport to site, and Installation of the following parts for 2 x 33MW Francis turbines:

  • 2 x Draft Tube Liner
  • 2 x Spiral Casing
  • 2 x Pit Liner

Complete Installation of 2 x 33MW Francis Turbines and auxiliaries including:

  • Francis Turbine
  • Spiral Casing
  • High Pressure Governor
  • Main Inlet Butterfly Valve
  • Cooling Water System
  • Drainage System
  • Electrical Installations

 

Customer: VA Tech MCE Voest GmbH, Austria

Scope of Work: 

Fabrication, Transportation to site, and Installation of the 7.8m Diameter x 80m long Penstock and Manifold (including 3 bifurcators and 5 bends)

 

Customer: Impsa, Argentina

Scope of Work: 

Fabrication, Transportation to site, and Partial Installation of the following Hydro-mechanical Equipment:

  • 5 x Spillway Radial Gates (15m wide x 14m high)
  • 3 x Spillway Stoplogs
  • 4 x Fixed-Wheel Intake Gates (3.5m wide x 6m high)
  • 4 x Draft Tube Gates (8m wide x 4.5m high)
  • 12 x Removable Primary Intake Screens
  • 24 x Removable Secondary Intake Screens
  • 1 x Headrace Tunnel Watertight Door

Installation of:

  • 2 x Intake Screen Trash Rake
  • Draft Tube Gantry Crane (32ton)

 

Customer: Impregilo-Salini Joint Venture, Italy

Scope of Work:

 Design, Fabrication, Transportation to site, and Installation of Structural Steelwork for the following buildings:

  • Powerhouse
  • Spillway Control Building
  • Intake Control Building
  • Diesel Generator and Workshop