Years of experience in the support and service of Hydro-Generators with a range of product solutions designed to maximise performance and enhance operational life
Hydro-Generators
Years of experience in the support and service of Hydro-Generators with a range of product solutions designed to maximise performance and enhance operational life
Around 20% of the world's total electricity is generated through hydro power and this is expected to increase year-on-year. Seen as a cost effective resource with a long economic life it is not unusual for operating plants to display a service life of between 50–100 years. Indeed generators previously manufactured by our heritage companies almost 80 years ago are still powering hydro-stations around the world today.
Hydro Generators will operate with some level of eccentricity that though small is not negligible and which can develop as a root cause of failure. Assessing any eccentricity can help to guarantee a safe operation and prevent serious damage. Additionally with plants today mostly automated, only minimal personnel on site during operation is necessary; therefore installing permanent, on-line monitoring can prove a useful tool in ensuring optimal performance remotely.
Developed by machine experts, the suite of LIFEVIEW Monitoring Solutions can be perfectly optimised to help ensure the future reliability of the generator.