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Technical Paper

The James Bay Hydro-Electric Development

760419

02/01/1976

Event
27th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference
Authors
Richard N. Seemel Société d'énergie de la Baie James (Canada)
Gilles Bergevin Société d'énergie de la Baie James (Canada)
Abstract
Content
The James Bay Hydro-electric Project, presently under construction in northern Québec, is one of the world's largest energy developments. Four major powerhouses are planned to produce 10,000 Mw. There are six reservoirs with 147 earth and rockfill dams containing 203.5 million yd3 of material and extending 60 miles in total length. Construction is over a 12-year period.
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Topics
Hydroelectric power
Affiliated or Co-Author
Société d'énergie de la Baie James (Canada)
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/760419
Pages
12
Citation
Seemel, R., and Bergevin, G., "The James Bay Hydro-Electric Development," SAE Technical Paper 760419, 1976, https://doi.org/10.4271/760419.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Feb 1, 1976
Product Code
760419
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English