Major Overhaul of Hydropower Plants involves complete inspection, dismantling, repair, replacement, alignment, and recommissioning of turbine-generator units and associated hydro-mechanical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and long-term plant operation.
Flow Max Hydro Turbine Services provides complete hydro power plant overhauling services including turbine, generator, valves, control systems, and hydro-mechanical components across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Our overhaul services help improve plant efficiency, reduce vibration, prevent breakdowns, and extend equipment life.
🔧 What It Includes
1. Full Disassembly of Turbine-Generator Unit
Complete dismantling of turbine and generator components including:
- Turbine runner
- Shaft
- Bearings
- Guide vanes
- Covers
- Generator rotor & stator
- Couplings
All dismantling is done using proper engineering procedures and safety standards.
2. Inspection of Equipment
Detailed inspection of the following systems:
- Turbine
- Generator
- Valves
- Control systems
- Bearings
- Shafts
- Wicket gates
- Servomotors
Inspection includes wear measurement, crack detection, alignment check, vibration analysis, and condition assessment.
3. Replacement of Critical Components
Replacement or repair of critical worn or damaged components such as:
- Bearings
- Seals
- Bushings
- Wicket gate pins
- Valve components
- Generator parts
- Shafts
- Runner blades
4. Alignment and Calibration
After reassembly, we perform:
- Shaft alignment
- Generator alignment
- Turbine alignment
- Calibration of control systems
- Vibration testing
- Performance testing
This ensures smooth operation and improved efficiency.
📌 Industry Scope Includes
Hydropower plant overhaul typically includes maintenance and repair of:
- Wicket Gates
- Servomotors
- Valves
- Turbine Runner
- Generator Rotor & Stator
- Bearings
- Shaft & Couplings
- Control Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Cooling Systems
🎯 Benefits of Major Overhaul
- Improves plant efficiency
- Reduces vibration and breakdown
- Increases equipment life
- Improves power generation efficiency
- Prevents major failures
- Ensures safe plant operation
