La Rance: more than 40 years of successful operation

  • C. Abonnel and F. Louis
  • Vol. 16 – Tidal Special, 2009

This paper reports key experiences gained at the 240 MW La Rance tidal powerplant. The main technical and operational principles are summarized and discussion is presented on the specially developed bulb turbines. Reports on the automated control process and cathodic protection system are also included.

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