Hydro

PD&MS works closely with hydropower developers and operators to streamline and enhance hydropower plants.

From initial feasibility studies, through design studies to detailed project planning, we have the knowledge and experience to support the delivery of innovative, practical and cost-effective hydropower solutions. The scope of our work ranges right across the life cycle of hydropower plants and can include support with site investigation and selection, equipment procurement, and design and construction. It also covers all sizes of hydroelectric and pumped storage schemes, from mini hydroelectric projects of less than 100kW capacity, to major multi-GW projects. Our hydropower plant services include:

Hydro plant design

  • Foundation design
  • Turbine enclosure, intake and discharge system design
  • Turbine specification
  • Electrical and hydraulic design
  • Site planning
  • Detailed design

Installation

  • Project management
  • Installation engineers
  • Heavy lift team and supervision
  • Installation of civil works, intake, discharge system and walkways
  • Installation of power electrical systems
  • Supply of LV, MV and HV electrical engineers
  • Grid connection
  • Termination and testing
  • Commissioning

Operations: planned maintenance

  • Turbine function tests and inspection
  • Turbine bearing lubrication and inspection
  • Gearbox inspection
  • Drive belt inspection and replacement
  • Generator inspection
  • Hydraulic system inspection
  • Sensor inspection
  • Inspection of structure, walkways and gratings
  • Inspections via rope access and drone of assets, dam reservoirs, upstream conditions, shorelines and line corridors

Operations: unplanned maintenance

  • Bearing replacements
  • Turbine modification and repair
  • Sensor replacements
  • Mechanical, electrical or civil engineering repairs and refurbishments
  • Pipeline pigging
  • Internal and external inspections of pipelines
  • Electrical fault-finding and repairs
  • Modifications

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