The Dnieper hydroelectric power station can operate for another 100 years after reconstruction
December 17, in the administration Ukrhydroenergo regular meeting of the scientific and technical Council with participation of leading specialists of the hydropower industry. The main issue on the agenda was the review and approval of technical specifications for the development of the technical-economic justification of the project of reconstruction of hydraulic structures of the Dnieper HPP.
Opening the meeting, Chairman of the scientific-technical Council of Ukrhydroenergo semen Potashnik, said that the safety of hydraulic structures of the company's stations, the priority in the company.
"Dnepro hydroelectric power station - the flagship of the Ukrainian hydropower generation, who will soon turn a hundred years. We must do everything we can to continue safe and accident-free work," he said.
In turn, the chief engineer Ukrhydroenergo Vadim Rassovskaya noted that the reconstruction of hydraulic structures the oldest Ukrainian station - a unique experience by purchasing which the company will be able to distribute it to other hydropower facilities.
"on the one hand is a big responsibility, with another - a unique experience. In the world there are many examples of structures exploited for hundreds of years. This is a very important job and we take necessary and timely measures to prolong the life of the Dnieper hydroelectric station," - said Vadim Rassovskaya.
During a meeting of the scientific and technical Council of the chief engineer, ZAO "ukrhydroproekt" Vadim Galat said that after a thorough analysis of hydraulic structures of the Dnieper HPP, experts came to the conclusion that the station, after 87 years, may continue to be operated safely.
"the Analysis of all material structures, analysis of monitoring systems has shown that buildings are in good condition and can safely carry out their functions. However, studies have shown that there are a number of complex issues, the main of which - the fundamentals of hydraulic structures, in particular contact zones in areas where the concrete is adjacent to the base. For continued safe operation of the station, you need to do some reconstruction," - said Vadim Galat.
After discussion the members of STC approved the terms of reference for the development of the technical-economic justification of the project of reconstruction of hydraulic structures of the Dnieper HPP.
Among the issues considered at the meeting - approval of the regulatory document "the Production and reception of mechanical equipment and special steel structures of hydrotechnical installations" and the approval of the regulatory document "the Standard manual of mechanical equipment of hydraulic structures", developed by OOO "Practitoner" by the order of Ukrhydroenergo.