| The pumped storage power plant Chongpyong is located about 120 km east of Seoul.
Voith Siemens Hydro’s share:
2 reversible Francis pump turbines and generator-motor.
The most modern computerized techniques, such as flow analysis and the finite element method were employed. Various test results were also obtained through numerous reduced-scale models or equivalent test units, which is reflected in the design of both pump turbine and motor-generator.
The first unit was commissioned in November 1979, the second in February 1980. |