MHP El Roblar

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Overview

Name of the site: El Roblar
Country: Nicaragua (GPS Coordinates: ?)
Turbine Type: Pelton
Power Output: 12 kW
Project Status: in operation
Comments: -





Operation Data

Gross Head:
Net/Design Head: 80m
Flow (design flow): 35 l/s
Comments on flow variation during the year: Problems with flow during dry season.





Technical Information

Comments: -


Civil Works and Penstock

Dam construction material: Concrete
Dam Dimensions: see fotos
Storage Volume Reservoir: -
Sedimentation Basin material: not available
Sedimentation Basin Dimensions: -
Penstock Length: 300m
Penstock Diameter at Beginning: 6"
Penstock Diameter at End: 6"
Penstock Changes of Diameter: 0
Penstock Material: PVC
Security Valve: 6"

Electromechanical Equipment

Turbine

Turbine Type: Pelton, 1 injector
Turbine Diameter: -
Turbine Material: Bronce
Turbine Manufacturer: Nica Bosch (Contact: company does not exist any more)
Potencial (nominal): -
Rated Head: -
Rated Flow: -
Rated Speed: -
Runaway Speed: -
Shaft diameter and material: -
Direction of Rotation: clockwise
Orientation of Shaft: horizontal



Generator:

Generator Manufacturer and Model: StamfordStamford
Phases: 3
Potencial (nominal): (24kW) 30 kVA
Nominal voltage: 240 / 120V
Nominal Speed: 1800rpm
Frequency: 60 Hz
Isolation Class: H

Mechanical Transmission / Coupling

Type of Belt: Abasic plana
Belt Manufacturer: Central de Rodamiento
Distance between Pulleys: -
Diameter of Generator Pulley: -
Diameter of Generator Pulley: -

Control System

Control System Manufacturer and Model: Nica Bosch
Type of Control: Flow Control
Capacity: -


Electrical Transmission

Mini Grid: yes
Connection to national Grid: no
Grid Voltage: 240 / 110 V
Diameter of Conductor: 1/0 Triplex (4,2)
Transformer Rating: -



Economic Information

Developer: (Contact: )
Start of Construction:
Date of Commissioning:
Ownership / Operation Model:
Operator:
Tariff structure:
Connected Housholds: 34
Connection Cost Cost to be covered by houshold:
Overall Project Costs:








Project Photos

Dam El roblar.JPG
Dam El roblar 2.JPG
Valve El roblar.JPG
Pelton El roblar.JPG
Pelton El roblar 2.JPG