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Looking at the data for lake that goes through the dam, it seems like they keep it at the same level. So it probably CAN make 7MW with more flow, but generally
by richardubright 8mo ago
Looking at the data for lake that goes through the dam, it seems like they keep it at the same level. So it probably CAN make 7MW with more flow, but generally only flows at a state that puts out 2.
- jp191919 8mo agoI looked into this more, and there is quite a bit of seasonal variability to contend with as well.
- shagie 8mo agohttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jonbruner/2011/10/20/the-high-stakes-math-behind-the-wests-greatest-river/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonbruner/2011/10/20/the-high-s... has some interesting data on the Columbia River and its dams. From that https://youtu.be/jvnaiHFT6nQ https://youtu.be/jvnaiHFT6nQ is a visualization of the water releases for the river to allow the water to get to the right dam for the anticipated power use.
- lazide 8mo agoThere is no way it’s max is 7MW. They likely meant 7GW. 7MW is the amount of power you can get from a couple of diesel gensets, waaaay smaller than even a small power plant [https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/power-systems/electric-power/diesel-generator-sets/1000028938.html https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/power-systems/electri...]
- jp191919 8mo agoYes, 7GW. I can't edit original comment.