HPP La Higuera 155 MW – Chile

HPP La Higuera 155 MW - Chile

Client

Pacific Hydro

Website: https://www.pacifichydro.cl/

Location

Chile

Time Frame

2003 – 2004

Services

Feasibility Study:

  • Design Criteria.
  • Hydrology and Sedimentation Studies.
  • Geology, Geotechnical and Topography Studies.
  • Electric Market Studies.
  • Optimization Study of the Hydroelectric Power Scheme applying the probabilistic Monte Carlo method.
  • Definitive Design of the Hydroelectric Powerplant.
  • Concept optimization.
  • Mainstructures arrangements according to topographical and geological studies.
  • Energy calculation.
  • Cost estimates.
  • Design of the main structures at basic design level.
  • Seismic Risk Assessment Studies.

Technical Details

  • Installed capacity: 155 MW
  • Plant type: Pure run-of-river type plant
  • Head: 353 m
  • Turbine type: Pelton
  • Subterranean work – tunnel length: 20km
  • Powerhouse: Cavern