Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP n.a. P. Neporozhny — a unique facility of XX century. Its construction began in 1963 and on December 13, 2000, RAO UES of Russia put this hydroelectric power station in the constant exploitation. The sadly notorious disaster occurred on August 17, 2009. The author in his article considers the background and details of the accident.
Author(s):
Levin S.
Issue:
KIPiS 2010 #6, KIPiS 2011 #1, KIPiS 2011 #2