China Builds World's First Massive 500-MW Impulse Turbines

World’s First Largest Diameter Impulse Turbine by China

China unveiled a turbine with the largest diameter of 20 feet 5 inches. Each turbine is constructed from martensitic steel. They are equipped with 21 water ladles each and weigh 80 tons each. They are rated at 500 MW individually, but the real launch is far away. These impulse turbines will be placed on the Yuqu River, at the Datang Zala Hydropower Station. Yuqu River is a small tributary of the Nu River in the Tibetan region. It is a high-head …

China builds world's first massive 500-MW impulse turbines

While still a couple years away from going live, China has just unveiled two turbines so massive it's hard to comprehend. With an outer diameter of 20 ft, 5 in (6.2 m), each turbine weighs 80 tons, is constructed from high-strength martensitic steel, and houses 21 water ladles.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: China, Hydro-Electric, Green+Energy, Renewable Energy

“These Giants Will Rewrite History”: China Reveals World’s Largest Hydropower Turbine Unleashing Unmatched 500-Megawatt Output in Global Energy Milestone

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 China unveils the world’s largest impulse turbine, boasting a groundbreaking capacity of 500 megawatts. 🌍 The turbine is expected to generate 4 billion kilowatt-hours annually, significantly reducing carbon emissions by 3.7 million tons. 🏗️ Constructed by Harbin Electric Machinery Company, the turbine is engineered with advanced materials for optimal efficiency. 🔧 [...]