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East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) - The first units of the Rogun Hydroelectric Plant went online in November 2018. While construction at the 3,600 MW plant will continue for years, Penetron topical materials have repaired and waterproofed the concrete sluices of the power plant, ensuring a smooth start-up.



Construction of a high-output hydroelectric plant on the Vakhsh River in southern Tajikistan was first proposed in 1959. The technical project was developed by 1965 and initial construction begun in 1976. After many delays, the state commission picked Salini Impregilo, an Italian construction and civil engineering company, in 2016 to complete the plant.

The US$3.9 billion project includes the embankment dam, hydraulic tunnels 1,100-1,500 meters (3,600-5,000-feet) long, an underground power generation facility with six turbine units, and auxiliary equipment. The six turbines have a total capacity of 3,600MW; the expected annual output for the plant will be about 17.1TWh of electrical power. Penetron Russia was asked to collaborate on this project and worked with the project designers and contractors on different elements of the construction.

?Once the Rogun plant is fully online, it will double Tajikistan's total energy production and also increase the amount of water available for agricultural activity,?? says Igor Chernogolov, President of Penetron Russia. ?Ultimately, much of the surplus energy generated by the hydro power project will be exported to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other neighboring countries.??

Penetron topical crystalline materials were specified for extensive repair work as part of the upgrade project to prevent any further deterioration of the concrete structures at the Rogun Hydro plant. PENETRON and PENECRETE MORTAR were applied to the concrete sluices that were originally built in 1990.

Penetron crystalline products, consisting of various active, proprietary antiscalant chemical formulations, are applied to the surface of new and existing concrete structures. Mixed with water and applied with a brush, trowel or spray gun, they protect and waterproof concrete structures by eliminating cracks, voids and fissures ? even under conditions of high hydrostatic pressure.

?In total, over 65 tons of PENETRON topical material and PENECRETE MORTAR were applied to repair and restore the original concrete sluices,?? adds Igor Chernogolov.

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Aaron Nickles, System Owner, Southern Company - Plant Bowen, and Tracy Underwood, Lab Team Leader, Southern Company - Bowen Georgia Power Company were recently selected to receive an Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Generation Technology Transfer Award for Plant Bowen?s boiler feed water dechlorination using Hydro-Optic? (HOD) UV ? Atlantium?s environmentally friendly HOD UV technology.

Plant Bowen, a 3,160 megawatt coal-fired power station, in Cartersville, Ga., installed the HOD UV water treatment technology, to improve the overall quality of reverse osmosis (RO) feed water. After three years of operation, the RO membranes were operating at the same level as new elements. Since the installation of the HOD UV technology the facility has reduced the use of SMBS for dechlorination and also minimized the frequency of micron filter replacement. These operational efficiencies have resulted in a net savings of more than $250K, providing a two-year return on investment.

Atlantium is honored to be part of this project that has been recognized for its technical excellence and collaboration with the prestigious EPRI 2019 Generation Technology Transfer Award.

Why Atlantium HOD UV?

Power facilities looking to address biofouling concerns such as severe fouling of the RO membranes and corrosion issues in the condensate are no longer limited to chemical-based dechlorination technologies. The HOD UV system offers a unique, non-chemical dechlorination approach capable of addressing the biofouling concerns extending membrane life and improving water quality in cycle water chemistry plants ? all while keeping costs down.

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Atlantium Technologies Ltd. is a global leader in UV treatment solutions for municipal, industrial and ballast water applications of surfactants. Atlantium?s Hydro-Optic? (HOD) UV system is a proven and effective alternative to chemically based treatment technologies. Atlantium?s patented ?Total Internal Reflection?? technology recycles UV light energy within the HOD UV chamber. The HOD UV system is unique in its ability to automatically and efficiently maintain a UV dose to meet application-specific needs. Atlantium?s solutions are fieldproven globally and validated to the highest regulatory standards including EPA, FDA and PMO. The HOD UV technology can economically and effectively achieve non-chemical disinfection, dechlorination, or oxidation and treatment of aquatic invasive species.