Green Hydropower Pipeline for Green Energy in Swiss Tessin

Numerous power houses set up along the river perfectly blend in with the natural environment and produce green energy. One of them is situated in Ponte Brolla. The station was established in 1903, it was renovated in 1957 as well as in 1970 and ever since landmarked. In the course of a complete renovation in 2008 the proprietor commissioned the Maggia engineering company Azienda Elettrica Ticinese to protect not only the historically landmarked riveted frame bridge from corroding, but also to redo the sand catcher, the intake construction, steel pipes and the powerhouse including turbine. Esthetics played a major role in bridge renovation. The top quality pressure pipes by HOBAS were dyed green to harmonize with the surroundings. Further requirements for the pipe material, such as light weight, safe and simple mounting and excellent hydraulic properties, were met by HOBAS pipe systems. The additional technical advice offered by HOBAS, reliable references, flexibility and the wide range of fittings made reaching a decision easy for the client. A total of 108 m HOBAS HydroLine pipes DN 1600, SN 5000, PN 6 were hence delivered in standard 6 m length.