Dams and hydraulic Engineering (Hydro-electric power plant)
- Client: SH CHAVORT – AKUO Energy
- Assignment: Feasibility Study, AVP, PRO, ACT; Assistance to the General Contractor
- Completion date: 2013 – 2017
- Total cost of the assignment: € 210k
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS
The project consists of upgrading the waterfall created by the threshold of the existing bridge, which varies from approximately 3 meters to 1 meter, depending on the flows of the river.
The new “dam” plant consists of six passes, four of which are equipped with turbines of the VLH type and the remaining two valves are used for the transit of loaded materials. The top of the six passes, designed to be overflowing is equipped with inflatable buckles.
- Equipment flow rate: 105 m³ / s
- Total gross weight: 1 m
- Installed turbines: 4 VLH DN5000
- Electrical power max: 2000 kW
- Estimated annual production: 10,000 MWh
ASSIGNMENT
The mission of GEOS Ingénieurs Conseils is to carry out the Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Design, phase and tender documents, as well as assist the project manager in the construction of a hydroelectric power station on the Isère River.
The studies carried out include the design of the dam works, integration of hydroelectric and hydromechanical equipment and drawing up plans to understand the application for authorization and the WFD.
GEOS provides assistance to the Client, in particular for the BOP contract.
