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Botocan Hydroelectric Power Plant
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Plant Description

Botocan Hydroelectric Power Plant is the oldest hydroelectric power plant in the country. It was built in 1930 and was rehabilitated in June 2003. The complex is now upgraded with 2 new 10 MW generator units, newly rehabilitated dam, waterway, powerhouse and new emergency spillway. Download Brochure

Plant Components


POWERHOUSE

POWERHOUSE

encloses the three generator units as well as its auxiliaries. It is located on the left bank of the river and is in a 150-meter deep gorge. It can be reached via the cable car or a stairway.
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GENERATOR UNITS 1 & 2

GENERATOR UNITS 1 & 2

are the main units of BHEPP, each utilizing a Francis-type turbine. Each has a guaranteed output of 10MW at a rated speed of 600 rpm and a power factor of 0.85. It has a rated output voltage of 13.8 kV at 60 Hz.
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GENERATOR UNIT 3

GENERATOR UNIT 3

utilizes a Pelton-type turbine. It has a rated power output of 960 KW at a rated speed of 720 rpm. Its rated output voltage of 13.8 kV and  with a power factor of 0.8.
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SWITCHYARD

SWITCHYARD

is located on the powerhouse roof. Low voltage lines are carried up the gorge through a series of overhead towers and are connected to the transformer station near the surge tank.
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INTAKE

INTAKE

provides a means for the closure of power tunnel intake during dewatering of penstock or during emergency operations. It is located on the left bank of the river at a short distance from the dam, and it is equipped with conventional trashracks and a [..]
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DAM GATES

DAM GATES

provide a means to control and maintain the level of water in the reservoir. It is equipped with four counterweighted tainter gates, each 3.7 meters high and 7.6 meters long. The gates can be controlled in either  auto/remote mode from the Operator[..]
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