Hatch conducts hydro optimization study
Hatch has been retained to conduct an optimization study for Nova Scotia Power Inc (NSPI) on the Harmony hydroelectric system near Caledonia, in central Nova Scotia.
The study will determine the following for optimizing the Harmony system’s hydroelectric generation:
- the available water inflows of the system,
- the optimum configuration for the powerhouse,
- the operating policy to maximize generation and minimize spill,
- the estimated annual generation, and the estimated cost for new installations.
The Harmony generating station consists of two Francis turbines with a total capacity of about 750 kW. The units date back to the turn of the last century and became part of the Harmony system in the 1940's. The units are now at the end of their useful life, and NSPI is looking to replace the units with new, more efficient units.
The assignment is scheduled for fast-tracked completion at the end of November.
The Hatch offices in Oakville and Niagara Falls are undertaking the assignment.
Hatch is also conducting in parallel an optimization study for the Roseway hydroelectric study near Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
- posted December 14, 2009
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