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Stortemelk

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General Information

Country: South Africa
City/Town: Clarens, Free State
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Basin Name: Stortemelk
Stream Name: Botterkloof Dam on As River
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Technical Information

Power: (kW) 4470
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Maximum Flow of the Penstock (m³/s): 30.000
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Turbine Type: Kaplan
Turbine Manufacturer: Andritz
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