Tianshengqiao-II Hydropower Station
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The Tianshengqiao-II Hydropower Station (locally abbreviated as TSQ-II) is a dam
and hydroelectric power station on the Nanpan River
in the Anlong and Longlin districts in China
. Construction of the dam and power plant began in 1982 and was complete in 1997.
The dam's reservoir is fed by the tailwaters of the Tianshengqiao-I Hydropower Station 7 km (4 mi) upstream. The dam diverts water east into three 9.53 km (6 mi) long and 9 m (30 ft) diameter headrace tunnels towards the actual power station 24°56′47"N 105°15′07"E. At the power station, the water powers six 220 MW Francis turbine
s for the production of 1,320 MW of electricity.
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
and hydroelectric power station on the Nanpan River
Nanpan River
The Nanpan River has its source in the Yungui Plateau of eastern Yunnan Province. It then flows east, forming part of the border between Guizhou and Guangxi provinces. It joins with the Beipan River to become the Hongshui River....
in the Anlong and Longlin districts in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Construction of the dam and power plant began in 1982 and was complete in 1997.
The dam's reservoir is fed by the tailwaters of the Tianshengqiao-I Hydropower Station 7 km (4 mi) upstream. The dam diverts water east into three 9.53 km (6 mi) long and 9 m (30 ft) diameter headrace tunnels towards the actual power station 24°56′47"N 105°15′07"E. At the power station, the water powers six 220 MW Francis turbine
Francis turbine
The Francis turbine is a type of water turbine that was developed by James B. Francis in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is an inward-flow reaction turbine that combines radial and axial flow concepts....
s for the production of 1,320 MW of electricity.
See also
- List of conventional hydroelectric power stations
- List of power stations in China