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Vertical Francis runner replacement

Northeastern United States

Project Stats

Capacity:

17 MW per unit

Head:

19 m (62 ft)

Unit diameter:

4.4 m (14 ft)

Unit type:

Francis

Blades per unit:

Commission date:

Feasibility study completed 2024

Upgrade project requiring downstream passage for eel. This FishSafe™ Francis unit will require no change to the existing civil works and will not change power output.

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