Why do this project?
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Why do this project? The Dickie Brook powerhouse was flooded with brackish water/seawater as a result of a storm surge in early January, 2010. Unit # 1 was running at the time of the stormlflood event, and the partially submerged flywheel...
AI summary The Dickie Brook powerhouse's Unit #1 was damaged by saltwater from a 2010 storm surge, rendering it inoperable. Post-flood inspections confirmed damage to rotor, stator, and bearings. Repairs to penstock and draft tube were unrelated to the flood event.