MHP Ocote Tuma

Overview

Name of the site:	Ocote Tuma
Country:	Nicaragua (GPS Coordinates: ?)
Turbine Type:	Pelton
Power Output:	30 kW
Project Status:	in operation
Comments:	-

Operation Data

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Technical Information

Comments:

Civil Works and Penstock

Dam construction material:	Concrete
Dam Dimensions:	-
Storage Volume Reservoir:	-
Sedimentation Basin material:	not available
Sedimentation Basin Dimensions:
Penstock Length:	-
Penstock Diameter at Beginning:	6"
Penstock Diameter at End:	6"
Penstock Changes of Diameter:	0
Penstock Material:	PVC
Security Valve:	yes

Electromechanical Equipment

Turbine

Turbine Type:	Pelton, 1 injector
Turbine Diameter:
Turbine Material:	Bronce
Turbine Manufacturer:	Nica Bosch (Contact: company does not exist any more)
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Direction of Rotation:	clockwise
Orientation of Shaft:	horizontal

Generator:

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

Mechanical Transmission / Coupling

Type of Belt:	Abasic Plana
Belt Manufacturer:	Centro de Rodamientos
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Control System

Control System Manufacturer and Model:	No control system, manual flow control
Type of Control:
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Electrical Transmission

Mini Grid:	yes
Connection to national Grid:	no
Grid Voltage:	240 / 120 V
Diameter of Conductor:	Triplex No.4
Transformer Rating:

Economic Information

Developer: (Contact: )
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Tariff structure:
Connected Housholds:	55
Connection Cost Cost to be covered by houshold:
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