Boston Bar Hydro
British Columbia, Canada
Statistics:
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Turbines: Two, 0.65 m, two nozzle Turgos |
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Generators: Two, 3450 KW Kato @ 900 RPM |
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Rated head: 191 M |
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Rated flow: 2.3 M3/sec each |
This facility was built by Algonquin Power Corp. which is an Independent Power Producer (IPP). The system has
a low pressure penstock, surge tower and a high pressure penstock. The tail water discharges into the Fraser
River. Power is sold to a utility by means of high tension power lines passing by this facility.
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