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
• Purchasing assistance
• Construction supervision
• Installation and commissioning
• Documentation of design, as-built drawings, materials
• Inspection
• Testing reports