S-Type Kaplan runner replacement

Northeastern United States
Project Stats
Capacity:
9 MW per unit
Head:
11 m (36 ft)
Unit diameter:
3.9 m (13 ft)
Unit type:
S-Type variable-pitch Kaplan
Blades per unit:
4
Commission date:
Feasibility study complete 2024

Runner upgrade to provide downstream passage for American eel with no change in power. FishSafe™ Kaplan runner and new discharge ring replace existing equipment. There are no changes to the existing civil works or generator.

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