The New Panama Canal

Juan Pous and Ana Belen Berrocal Menarguez

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Abstract: The canal of Panama is one of the most emblematic constructions in the world, for that reason, for Sacyr, the construction of the Third Set of Locks has been a great challenge and huge pride. The chapter details the technical specifications and innovative breakthroughs that have been used in the work. Detailing the hydraulic filling and drainage system, gate system, control systems, and auxiliary systems. The final result shows the innovation capacity of the technicians who have participated in this work, who have been one of the keys to be able to overcome the challenge that Sacyr committed to Panama and the rest of the world.

Keywords: canal; panama; locks; innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.69605

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