25 February 2022

Power house:

The powerhouse contains the three Kaplan turbines as well as the generators that convert the mechanical energy into electricity. The main challenges when constructing the powerhouse with its three truncated cones for the turbines, including spiral covers, were the complexity of the cone geometry and turbine slabs, and the ambitious schedule – especially as the crane assembly and turbine installation could not be rescheduled. On top of that, the numerous participants had to be coordinated: from the construction company to the building planner to the turbine manufacturer. The comprehensive 3D models were extremely helpful for coordination and approval.
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