HPP San Miguel 48 MW - Chile

Client
Duke Energy International
Website: https://www.duke-energy.com/
Location
Chile
Time Frame
2015 – 2016
Services

Feasibility Study and Tender Documents:
- Design Criteria.
- Hydrology and Sedimentation Studies.
- Geology, Geotechnical and Topography Studies.
- Electrical Market Studies.
- Optimization Study of the Hydroelectric Power Scheme applying the probabilistic Monte Carlo Method.
- Construction Cost Analysis and Schedule.
- Review of Construction Methods and Processes.
- Hydraulic calculation report.
Technical Details

- Installed capacity: 48.22 MW
- Plant type: Pure run-of-river plant
- Head: 149.5 m
- Turbine type: Francis
- Subterranean work – tunnel length: 0.6 km
- Powerhouse: Cavern / Open air
- Pressure pipes: L type, 11.3 km