MHP La Laguna

Overview

Name of the site:	El Plan
Country:	Nicaragua (GPS Coordinates: ?)
Turbine Type:	Pelton
Power Output:	24 kW
Project Status:	in operation
Comments:	-

Operation Data

Gross Head:	200m
Net/Design Head:	200m
Flow (design flow):	20 l/s
Comments on flow variation during the year:	Problems with flow during dry season.

Technical Information

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Civil Works and Penstock

Dam construction material:	Concrete
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Sedimentation Basin material:	Concrete
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Penstock Material:	PVC
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Electromechanical Equipment

Turbine

Turbine Type:	Pelton, 1 injector
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Turbine Manufacturer:	Nica Bosch (Contact: company does not exist any more)
Potencial (nominal):	24 kW
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Direction of Rotation:	clockwise
Orientation of Shaft:	horizontal

Generator:

Generator Manufacturer and Model:	Stamford
Phases:	3
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Frequency:	60 Hz
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Mechanical Transmission / Coupling

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Control System

Control System Manufacturer and Model:	Thomson and Howe Energy Systems, J2
Type of Control:	Load Control
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Electrical Transmission

Mini Grid:	yes
Connection to national Grid:	no
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Economic Information

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Connected Housholds:	25
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