HPP OCO 2010 Cascade 168 MW - Peru

Client
OHYSA – Ocoña Hydro S.A.
Location
Arequipa, Peru
Time Frame
2012 – 2013
Services

Feasibility Study and Tender Documents:
- 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 applying the Monte Carlo method.
- Mainstructures arrangements accordingto topographical and geological studies.
- Energy calculation.
- Cost estimates.
- Design of the main structures at basic design level.
- Financial Evaluation Studies based on the Monte Carlo method.
- Seismic Risk Assessment Studies.
EPO Electrical Grid Connection Study and Permitting
Technical Details

- Installed capacity: 168 MW
- Plant type: Pure run-of-river type plant
- Head: 230 m
- Turbine type: Francis
- Subterranean work – tunnel length: 19 km
- Powerhouse: Open air