The High Line Canal Hydroelectric Project: Micro Hydro for a Macro Utility

by Martin R. Hopper, City of Santa Clara Electric Dep, United States,
Kurt A. Scholz, City of Santa Clara Electric Dep, United States,
James J. Strong, City of Santa Clara Electric Dep, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '89

Abstract:

The High Line Canal Hydroelectric Project is rated at 530 kilowatts (kW), and features benefits that accrue due to relatively low costs of $2,100 per installed kW, average annual energy production of 1.4 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), low operating and maintenance costs, and close proximity to two operating, City-owned hydroelectric powerhouses. This unique hydroelectric project involved the use of a single regulated semi-Kaplan submersible turbine/generator installed at a seventy-five year old U.S. Bureau of Reclamation canal drop. Innovative design techniques were employed which permitted the submersible turbine/generator unit to be installed after the site construction was completed without any disruptions of water deliveries in the canals. The design/build contract was awarded in March, 1987, and the project was completed in August, 1988, at a total cost of about $1,100,000.

Subject Headings: Hydro power | Project management | Power plants | Canals | Turbines | Electric power | Contracts and subcontracts

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