Itaipu Hydroelectric Project, jointly owned and operated by Brazil and Paraguay, was conceived during 1970-74, when extensive feasibility studies of the binational reach of Rio Parana were performed. This report cites...Itaipu Hydroelectric Project, jointly owned and operated by Brazil and Paraguay, was conceived during 1970-74, when extensive feasibility studies of the binational reach of Rio Parana were performed. This report cites several examples of practical and effective methods of risk analysis and management that were employed in making critical designs during the planning, design and construction of this megaproject. The ultimate success, including safety, long-term operational reliability and the earliest completion and generation of electric energy, in large measure is attributed to the objective risk analyses that supported timely, often costly, major decisions that were made by the management of Itaipu Binational (ITAIPU).展开更多
文摘Itaipu Hydroelectric Project, jointly owned and operated by Brazil and Paraguay, was conceived during 1970-74, when extensive feasibility studies of the binational reach of Rio Parana were performed. This report cites several examples of practical and effective methods of risk analysis and management that were employed in making critical designs during the planning, design and construction of this megaproject. The ultimate success, including safety, long-term operational reliability and the earliest completion and generation of electric energy, in large measure is attributed to the objective risk analyses that supported timely, often costly, major decisions that were made by the management of Itaipu Binational (ITAIPU).
