Title :
Quebec hydro: La Grande tour: Three powerhouses, 200 dikes, and a vast flooded area near James Bay, Que., produce more electricity than any other hydroelectric complex in North America
Author_Institution :
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The objectives, development, and operation of the La Grade hydroelectric power plant are discussed. Three powerhouses, 200 dikes, and a vast flooded area near James Bay, Quebec, Canada, produce more electricity than any other hydroelectric complex in North America. The existing and future plans for the plant are examined, and its impact on the region is discussed. The control system for the plant, which requires only one operator, is described.
Keywords :
electrical engineering computing; hydroelectric power stations; power plants; power station computer control; Canada; La Grade hydroelectric power plant; Quebec Hydro; control system; Electricity; North America; Reservoirs; Rivers; Roads; Rotors; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1986.6371112
