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West China

World's second-largest hydropower station under construction

2017-08-10 10:37:19

Considered one of the most difficult projects in the world, the arch dam of the station is 289 meters high, ranking third in the world, shared Fan Qixiang, vice-general manager of the China Three Gorges Corporation, responsible for the construction.

The station's earthquake-resistance parameter is 300 meters, ranking first in the world, Fan added.

A mobilization meeting is held at Baihetan Hydropower Station on Aug 3. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

The gen sets are the core equipment of the Baihetan hydropower station, with the capacity of the water-turbine sets at 10 million kWh for each. Its single capacity ranks first in the world.

It is expected that more than 17 million yuan ($2.53 million) has been used for the project's pivot and reservoir construction.

 

Source from China Daily

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Editor:Jiang Yiwei