The Burfell Hydroelectric Power Station is located near the head of the Thorsardalur Valley in South Iceland. It was constructed over a three-year period from 1969 – 72. All of the station’s six turbines were upgraded in 1997-98, which boosted installed power from 210 MW to 270 MW. Trash racks and intake gate equipment were renovated during the years 1996-03.
Technical data:
Client: The National Power Company – Landsvirkjun
Installed capacity: 270 MW
Turbines: 6 Francis units, vertical axis
Gross head: 115 m
Harnessed discharge: 260 m3/s
Burfell Dam: Length 370 m
Headrace tunnel: ø10 m; length 1,564 m
Pressure shaft: 2 shafts, ø5.5 – 6.0 m; length 100 m
Tailrace canal: 250m
Powerhouse L/W/H: 85/19/31 m
Mannvit services:
Trash racks and gate equipment: Inspection reports and recommendations, design and shop drawings, tender documents and evaluation of tenders, purchasing assistance, construction supervision, installation and commissioning, documentation of design, as-built drawings, materials, inspection and testing reports.