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Water generator, 1944, Power Plant, Tomar

2016 Conservation and Restoration

Conservation and restoration of different componentes of this water generator, manufactured by Ateliers de Construction, Soleure (Switzerland), inserted in an Ancient Power Station, placed in an industrial complex deactivated in the historical centre of the city, now transformed in the Cultural Complex of the Levada de Tomar:

  • Turbine, O. Meyer & Co. and Alternator ASEA in iron and copper alloys, cement, paints, graphite, plastic, fabric, PVC, glass and leather.
  • Equipment for speed regulation, O. Meyer & Co. in iron, tinned iron, copper and aluminium alloys, cement, paints, glass and plastic (cellulose nitrate?).

Acknowledgements Municipality of Tomar ~ EDP Foundation ~ AirLiquide Portugal ~ AutoRiacar, Equipment's Renting

Hydro generator (alternator and turbine), before the intervention.
Hydro generator (alternator and turbine), after the intervention.
Hydro generator (equipment), before the intervention.
Hydro generator (equipment), after the intervention.
Hydro generator (mechanisms), before the intervention.
Hydro generator (mechanisms), after the intervention.
Hydro generator (mechanisms), before the intervention.
Hydro generator (mechanisms), after the intervention.