Hydropower Project of Rufiji - 2115MW
Capacity
2115 MW
Location
Tanzania
Completion date
2019
Work scope:
An RCC gravity arc dam of 1050m long, and 131m high;
4 earth-rockfill saddle dams on the right bank, with height ranging from 22.5m to 5m and the total length of 16.7km;
One crest spillway with 7 passes of 15m wide and 20.5m high controlled by radial gates;
Two middle-level outlets of 5m x 6m on both sides of the crest spillway, controlled by radial gates;
An intake structure of 102m wide and three openings;
3 Headrace tunnels with the diameter of 11m and the average length of 450m;
3 surge tanks of 64m high and 22m in diameter;
9 penstocks with the diameter of 6.35m and the average length of 160m,
A Surface powerhouse with 9 vertical Francis units of 235MW each;
A 400kV Switchyard;
Services:
Evaluation of the Client’s contractual and technical specified requirements under the Main Contract & Sub-Contract;
Basic design review;
Assistance to the meeting between the Contractor and the Employer.