Guatapé Hydroelectric Power plant 

Cliente:

Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM)

País:

Colombia

Años:

2023 – 2025

Descripción:

Supply, installation and commissioning of the smoke-exhaust system including in the MEP Room of the Guatapé Hydroelectric Power Plant.  

It includes a system of three fans in a row (250 HP each one), with a single capacity of 72.000 CFM and a negative static pressure of 13,5 in H₂O

Combined system performance: 

  • Total Power: 750 HP 
  • Flow: 72.000 CFM 
  • Negative static pressure: 40,5 in H₂O 


Ductwork, fabricated from 16-gauge galvanized steel, extends approximately 2.4 km and features external reinforcements made of hot-dip galvanized flat bars (2 ½” x 3/16”), amounting to a total of 126 tons of sheet metal.  

The system has been designed to operate via motorized dampers, accommodating three fire scenarios within the MEP room.