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Chespi Hydropower

Engineering services for hydropower plant

Ecuador

Chespi Hydropower

Chespi is the first hydroelectric project of the Guayllabamba cascade with an installed power of 468 MW.

Rio Guayllabamba - Ecuador

PLACE

Hidroequinoccio HEQ S.A.

CLIENT

2009 – 2012

YEAR

Main Features

  • Reservoir ( V = 2.3 Mm³ )
  • Arch dam ( H = 68 m, L_crest = 144 m, V = 45’000 m³ )
  • Headrace tunnel ( L = 18.3 Km, D = 5.4 m )
  • Tailrace tunnel ( L = 6.3 Km, D = 6.4 m )
  • Surge Shaft ( H = 123 m, D = 15 m )
  • Penstock ( L = 1’000 m, D = 4-3.4 m )
  • Underground power house ( No. 4 Pelton turbines, IP = 117 MW each )

Ecuador

Chespi Hydropower

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