Francis Turbines: Selected References

Posada, Italy
Mavel provided mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment for ENEL spa´s new 990 kW Posada hydroelectric power plant on the Cedrino River in Sardinia, Italy. Mavel provided one Francis turbine, generator, electric and control systems and supervision for installation, testing and commissioning. The plant commenced operation in 2006. This was one of three projects for ENEL undertaken by Mavel during this time period. Go to Detail and Photo

Fujiyoshida, Japan
Mavel was contracted to provide design, production, assembly supervision and commissioning for this new 140 kW plant in front of Mount Fuji. Mavel provided one Francis turbine, generator, draft tube, intake, gates, cleaning machine, butterfly valve and the electric/control system. Commissioning was in the middle of 2004. Go to Detail and Photo

Moinhos, Portugal
Mavel provided one 900 kW Francis turbine for the new Moinhos hydroelectric power plant on the Castelo River, 10 kilometers southeast of Nelas, Portugal. Mavel’s scope also included related electrical and hydraulic equipment as well as supervision of installation, testing and commissioning. The customer Mini-Hidrica De Senhoirim, Lda. commissioned this plant in December 2000, 13 months after contract signature. Go to Detail and Photo

Concepcion, Panama
The Mavel, a.s./ABB Inc. consortium was contracted by Istmus Hydro Power Corp. to provide the mechanical and electrical equipment for this 10 MW greenfield hydro project in Panama on the Piedro River in the Chiriqui Province. Mavel’s portion of the delivery included the hydraulic design, two horizontal FSH1050 Francis turbines, generators, hydraulic equipment and supervision for the installation and commissioning. The new Concepcion hydroelectric power plant began operation in 2007. Go to Detail and Photo