The development integrates the Weir, the Hydro Station, fish staircase and refund canal.
The reservoir volume done by the Weir is 78 dam³.
The Weir has a 60 m development, with a maximum height of 12 m.
The intake in the right junction of the Weir is built by two spans with5,20x4,50 m² with grids.
In each opening there are two flow orientation canals for a spiral of each turbine, with control fixed wheel gates with 2,50x3,2 m² each.
The hydro station, designed with a vertical axis Kaplan turbine, a maximum flowof 36 m³/s and a maximum gross head of 7 m.
Preliminary Design
Base Design
Detail Design
Technical Assistance to Construction Works
1996 - 2005
Hidroeléctrica de Barroca, Lda
TPF Consultores