Ventilation and Heating Plant (Rivière-Héva)

Canada / Quebec / Malartic / Rivière-Héva
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This plant provides the air for the downcast portion of the main Lapa Shaft then the main upcast shaft starts at a depth of 1280m. The upcast shaft splits into 2 separate segments at the 77 level and then join again at the 49 level. The intake air is heated to 4.5°C with a 30 MMBTUH natural gas direct-fired heater before it enters the shaft.
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Coordinates:   48°13'42"N   78°16'56"W
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