Hydraulic steel structure Diemlach Hydropower Plant logo.gif (3626 Byte)

At the river Mürz near the city of Kapfenberg/Styria this Small Hydropower Plant called HPP Diemlach was errected. For this Hydropower Plant the whole hydraulic steel structure was developed and constructed.
 
Flap gate:
width: 20m
water level: 3,6m
HPP Diemlach01.jpg
General view of HPP Diemlach from tailwater
 
HPP Diemlach02.jpg
General view from head water of HPP Diemlach (erection phase)
 
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General view from head water of HPP Diemlach (after completion)
 
HPP Diemlach04.jpg The influence of the flow disturber is very good visible HPP Diemlach05.jpg
HPP Diemlach06.jpg It is very important to guarantee the lateral aeration of the flap gate in each position.
HPP Diemlach07.jpg Load test of the flap gate
due to flood (June 96), the lateral aeration of the flap gate is still in operation and working as we can see.
HPP Diemlach08.jpg

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Last update 15.11.2005