Karun3 HEPP  |
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| General Information |
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Location : |
Karun 3 dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant is located about 28 kilometers East of Izeh city in Khuzestan province on Karun river. |
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Client : |
Iran Water & Power Resources Dev. Co. |
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Consultant : |
Association of Mahab Ghods and Acres Int. |
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| DAM SPECIFICATION |
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Type of Dam : |
Concrete Arch dam |
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Height : |
205 m |
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Crest length : |
388 m |
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Crest Width : |
5.5 m |
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Foundation width : |
29 m |
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Area of reservoir : |
46 Km2 |
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Volume of reservoir : |
2750 million m3 |
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| POWER HOUSE SPECIFICATION |
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Type of Power House : |
Underground |
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Capacity : |
2000 MW (8 units of 250 MW) |
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Average Annual Power Generation : |
4137 million Kwh |
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| SPECIFICATION OF MAIN EQUIPMENT |
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Turbines : |
8 x 254 MW, 187.5 RPM Vertical Francis with an approx. weight of 8x700 tons |
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Butterfly Valves : |
8 units of Butterfly Valve approx. weight of 8x275 tons |
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Governors : |
8 units digital type with digital back up Governors |
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Generators : |
8x250 MW Vertical Shaft with an approx. weight of 8x980 tons |
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