Edmonston Pumping Plant - Characteristics

Characteristics

  • Number of units: 14 (two galleries of 7)
  • Normal static head: 1,970 ft
  • Total flow at design head: 315 ft³/s (9 m³/s)
  • Motor rating: 80,000 hp (60MW)
  • Flow at design head: 315 ft³/s (9 m³/s)
  • Total flow at design head: 4410 ft³/s (450,000 m³/h)
  • Total Motor rating: 1,120,000 hp (835 MW)

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