Robbins TBM:
To combat possible high water pressure, the TBM has been designed with closure doors and a sealing system to contain sudden inrushes of water safely until they can be grouted off.
Robbins TBM:
Once complete, the hydropower project will generate 800 Gwh annually, increasing electricity production in the country of Albania by 20 percent.
Robbins TBM:
Crews inspect the cutterhead as the TBM prepares for its launch at the jobsite in a remote area about 4 hours from the capital Tirana.
Robbins TBM:
After being walked forward into a launch chamber, the Robbins XRE TBM will launch in September 2016.
Robbins TBM:
The unique Crossover TBM, for the Limak-AGE JV, will excavate the 6.7 km (4.2 mi) long tunnel through ophiolite, flysch, mélange and breccia with expected water inflows.
Robbins TBM:
Consisting of two stations, Moglicë and Banjë, the project will source water from the Devoll River, about 70 km (43 mi) southeast of the capital Tirana.
Robbins TBM:
A 6.2 m diameter Crossover XRE TBM is being assembled using Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) for Albania’s Moglicë Headrace Tunnel.