Turboatom" has successfully implemented the model tests for the turbine of the Novosibirsk HPP

"Turboatom" confirmed to the customer warranty.On energy cavitations test stand tested the basic reliability and safety of the equipment. Specialists of “Turboatom” together with Russian colleagues examined the energy, cavitations, overclocking, pulsating, and other characteristics of the turbine in conditions close to real.
According to the results of tests has been drawn up, signed by all parties to the contract. According to the document “Turboatom" confirmed the reliability, efficiency, increased time between overhauls turbine operation period and completed the first phase of the project.
In accordance with the contract concluded in July this year, “Turboatom" will manufacture and supply Kaplan runner for turbine-type" Kaplan "with a diameter of 8 m. In addition, in the delivery of the Bonds will, the mechanisms of the turbine, including the wicket gate, turbine shaft, bearings, seals and other items.
Updating will take place in two stages. The first - is the supply and installation of the turbine generator, without replacement, resulting in a power unit to increase from 58.6 to 72 MW. In the second stage after the reconstruction project of the generator turbine capacity will increase to 82 MW. Delivery time will be in November 2011.
At the moment the project is ready and mortgages of the turbine into production.
At Novosibirsk HPP has seven turbines rated capacity of 58.6 MW each production “Turboatom”. Delivery of the equipment began in 1956.