Good news came from Hoa Cua dat Hydropower Project:1#, 2# machine units were synchronized into grid and the 72-hour trial run began.

On May 5, more than 10 experts from Vietnam Project Acceptance Directorate made a national level acceptance to the Cua dat hydropower hinge project.
On behalf of electromechanical devices supplier, Wang Yan, the Project Manager, introduced the power station equipment supply, installation and commissioning in details, and answered the technical questions.
On May 11, the owner held the machine unit start-up mobilization meeting and appointed Wang Yan as the project commander in chief.
On May 13, the EVN approved the fixed value setting sheet of the machine unit protection, submitted by CHMC ‘s Project Team.
Then #1 machine unit started the short circuit electric current rising test, generator - transformer unit electric current rising test and generator - transformer unit voltage-rise test; all requirements were fulfilled.
On May 15, after receiving command of Vietnam Power Grid, the #1 machine unit synchronized and began 72 hour trial operation on 16:58.
On May 18, all parameters of machine unit met the professional and national standard. The owner announced the 72hour trial operation of #1 machine unit ended with success.
One week later, #2 machine unit synchronized and started 72 hour trial operation in the afternoon of May 26.
All the monitoring data of #2 machine unit were in the normal state until this was published.
It is expected that #2 machine unit would complete trial operation on May 29.
The end of trial operation meant that the machine units in the Cua dat Hydropower Project would be delivered to owner and put into production.
This was the first but namely eventful hydroelectric project contracted in Vietnam by witnessing RMB appreciation, the Wenchuan quake, the Vietnam tempest, the once-in-a-century drought, and the international financial crisis after signing the contract in June, 2006.
Under the leadership of the department and with joint efforts made by all, this project is carried through smoothly and earned recognition from the owner and other parties, building up a good image for the company.