MHP El Behuco

Overview

Name of the site:	El Bejuco
Country:	Nicaragua (GPS Coordinates: ?)
Turbine Type:	Pelton
Power Output:	65 kW
Project Status:	in operation
Comments:	-

Operation Data

Gross Head:	203m
Net/Design Head:	203m
Flow (design flow):	56 l/s
Comments on flow variation during the year:	-

Technical Information

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Civil Works and Penstock

Dam construction material:	Concrete
Dam Dimensions:	-
Storage Volume Reservoir:	-
Sedimentation Basin material:	Concrete
Sedimentation Basin Dimensions:	-
Penstock Length:	about 1km
Penstock Diameter at Beginning:	10"
Penstock Diameter at End:	8"
Penstock Changes of Diameter:	1
Penstock Material:	PVC
Security Valve:	8"

Electromechanical Equipment

Turbine

Turbine Type:	Pelton
Turbine Diameter:	300mm
Turbine Material:	-
Turbine Manufacturer:	CEDECAP Peru / AtDer El Cuá
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Direction of Rotation:	clockwise
Orientation of Shaft:	horizontal

Generator:

Generator Manufacturer and Model:	OIG, LLC
Phases:	3
Potencial (nominal):	30kW
Nominal voltage:	240 / 120 V
Nominal Speed:	1800rpm
Frequency:	60 Hz
Isolation Class:	H

Mechanical Transmission / Coupling

Type of Coupling:	Direct Coupling

Control System

Control System Manufacturer and Model:	Thomson and Howe Energy Systems, J3
Type of Control:	Load Control
Capacity:	36kW

Electrical Transmission

Mini Grid:	yes
Connection to national Grid:	no
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Economic Information

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Connected Housholds:	61
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Project Photos

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