Francis Turbine - Wyhlen, BW, Germany
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A huge Francis turbine from 1912 on display next to the power plant of Wyhlen.
Waymark Code: WMN17W
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 12/06/2014
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This Francis turbine was installed in the hydroelectric power plant of Wyhlen in 1912. It was one out of ten and it was in service until 1990. Then the plant was modernized and five of the ten turbines were replaced by six modern turbines of the Straflo type. This modification extended the capacity of the power plant from 23 MW to 38.5 MW.
One of the decommissioned turbine groups was refurbished and put on display at the roadside just north of the site. There seems to be another one inside the non-public area of the plant, but it can only be seen partially from distance through the fences.
Technical details of the turbine:
Type: Double twin Francis turbine
Manufacturer: Voith, Heidenheim
Water quantity: 40 m3/s
Engine speed: 107 rotations/minute
Turbine capacity: 1600 kW
In service from 1912 to 1990
Type of Machine: Francis turbine
Year the machine was built: 1912
Year the machine was put on display: 1990
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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