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Fantastic Voyage: This Drone Submarine Could Make Inspecting Hydro Turbines Faster, Easier and Safer

One Monday morning last autumn, David Auger-Habel, lead engineer at GE’s Hydro Solutions, walked along the banks of a photogenic reservoir in British Columbia, searching for the perfect shot. But the GE Renewable Energy engineer wasn’t looking to snap a panorama of the region’s natural wonders. He needed a close-up of large hydropower turbines spinning out of sight, deep inside ...

Additional Power Production, Little River Hydro - Case Study

Little River Hydroelectric project utilizes water conveyed by the Little R. in Troy, North Carolina . The Project would add additional power production to the preexisting HPP. We developed the ...

Nepal Midim Khola Project Contracted by Allonward Was Completed Successfully

The Midim Khola Project (2x1.5MW Francis turbine, Horizontal arrangement) in Nepal, contracted by Allonward was completed successfully. Midim Khola Project is an overseas EPC contracting project with mechanical & electrical system designed, ...

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Francis Hydro Turbines

Since 1904 CKD Blansko has manufactured more than 249 Francis turbines and they operate at 89 sites. Their total output amounts more than 5 334 MW. Francis turbines are delivered with high-quality self-lubricating bearings as standard. These bearings have higher specifications than the original bronze bearings and are moreover environmentally – friendly. Vertical as well as horizontal types ...