Martin Hydro Plant - Powerhouse

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POWERHOUSE: The powerhouse contains four generators that turn hydraulic energy into electricity. The building measures 307.9 feet long x 58 feet wide x 99 feet high. It contains an overhead crane with a capacity of 200 tons. The crane is used to perform maintenance on the generators.

AC GENERATORS
Generator #1 Rating: 33 MW Transfomer: ABB Rotation: 120 RPM Rotor Wt: 335k lbs.	Generator #2 Rating: 33 MW Transformer: Westing. Rotation: 120 RPM Rotor Wt: 335k lbs.
Generator #3 Rating: 33 MW Transformer: Westing. Rotation: 120 RPM Rotor Wt: 335k lbs.	Generator #4 Rating: 55.2 MW Transformer: GE Rotation: 112.5 RPM Rotor Wt: 593.1k lbs.

HYDRAULIC TURBINES
Turbine #1 Weight: 74,000 lbs. Diameter: 156" Horse Power: 45,000	Turbine #2 Weight: 84,000 lbs. Diameter: 150" Horse Power: 45,000
Turbine #3 Weight: 84,000 lbs. Diemeter: 150" Horse Power: 45,000	Turbine #4 Weight: 118,000 lbs. Diameter: 186" Horse Power: 78,000

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