The set is part of one of the two Kaplan turbines of 30 MW each supplied by Alstom, with a total of 60MW of generation.
It includes a rotor, internal upper lid and axle, weights over 66 tons, and is nine meters length and 3.67 meters diameter. Thanks to a specific treatment for the blades, known as "Hard Coating", the life of the equipment can be increased.
Alstom is part of a consortium which supplies equipment to the Manduriacu project, in which its share is approximately €25 million.
The scope of the consortium also includes the delivery of hydro-mechanical equipment, substation and balance of plant. The commercial operation will start by the end of the year.
