Turbine hall of hydroelectric dam
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Turbine hall of hydroelectric dam
Hydroelectric power. View of the turbine hall of the Krasoyarsk Hydropower Plant. The red objects are the upper bearings of the turbines that are sunk into the floor below. The power station is part of the Krasnoyarsk Dam built in 1956-72. The dam wall is 124 metres tall and 1065 metres wide and holds back a reservoir of over 70 cubic kilometres. This water is released through giant conduits and turn the blades of the turbines. At full capacity the power station produces about 6 GW (gigawatts) of energy, equivalent to a large coal-fired power station. Electricity from the power station is fed to local industries including an aluminium smelting plant. The dam is on the Yenisey River some 30km upstream from the city of Krasnoyarsk in Russia
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This print showcases the impressive turbine hall of the Krasoyarsk Hydropower Plant, a symbol of hydroelectric power and technological marvel. The image reveals the vastness of this cavernous space, with its red upper bearings that are securely embedded into the floor below. Built as part of the monumental Krasnoyarsk Dam between 1956 and 1972, this engineering feat stands tall at 124 meters and stretches an astonishing 1065 meters wide. The dam's purpose is to contain a reservoir spanning over 70 cubic kilometers, which releases water through colossal conduits to activate the turbines' blades. At maximum capacity, this powerhouse generates approximately 6 GW (gigawatts) of energy – equivalent to that produced by a large coal-fired station. It's worth noting that this clean and renewable source of electricity plays a crucial role in fueling local industries such as an aluminum smelting plant. Situated on Russia's Yenisey River, just upstream from Krasnoyarsk city, this hydroelectric dam exemplifies both gravity-driven technology and efficient energy generation. The landscape surrounding it is awe-inspiring, emphasizing humanity's ability to harness nature for sustainable progress in the 20th century. This remarkable photograph captures not only the grandeur but also highlights how hydroelectric power has become an integral part of our modern world. With its linear perspective and horizontal composition, it invites viewers to appreciate both the beauty and functionality behind harnessing water's rotational force for generating electricity efficiently.
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