Complete Hydroelectric Services by Established Industry Experts

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KINECTRICS OFFERS THE ADVANTAGE OF 95 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE UTILITIES INDUSTRY

Comprehensive capabilities

Hydro generation facilities comprise numerous complex structures and components, including many critical, depreciating assets that may be approaching the end of their design life. Kinectrics can help you ease the pressure on stretched, aging generation facilities to successfully meet the growing demand for optimal performance and, increased regulatory compliance.

Kinectrics’ reputation for excellence has been proven over nine decades of success in serving one of North America’s largest and most reliable utilties. Our unique broad-based services enable hydroelectric utility owners and stakeholders to optimize performance, extend asset life and build improved ROI.

Condition Assessment - Structures 

Structural failures in hydroelectric generating infrastructures can have serious consequences in lost generation revenue and unscheduled outages, as well as raise potential liability or regulatory licensing issues.

Kinectrics’ capabilities in condition assessment can help utility owners minimize risk and enhance generation performance.

Our services comprise the full scope of repair and structural improvement, including specialized concrete inspection and rehabilitation, an area in which Kinectrics has defined national industry standards. We offer unmatched expertise and extensive hands-on experience in the field and laboratory to deliver superior engineering and quality project management for the most challenging technical applications.

Condition Assessment - Capital Components and Equipment

Kinectrics offers a wide array of services to determine individual equipment and component condition assessment for hydro.

Kinectrics has developed comprehensive condition assessment methods for capital components, power plant equipment and performance to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.

Our complete diagnostic techniques and condition assessment reviews range from simple, low-cost solutions to large, full-scale systems for gathering data.

Kinectrics’ established capabilities in component condition assessment can be used to make informed decisions on individual units or effectively support more sophisticated asset management programs. Our specific areas of expertise include:

Electrical Equipment and Components

• Generators (hydraulic, steam turbine and combustion turbine) and motors
  • Complete range of field diagnostic services
• Transformers
  • Generator step up (GSU)
  • Transformer oil-paper insulation diagnostics
  • Assessment of varied/complex deterioration mechanisms
• Cables, Switchgear and Bus
  • Shielded cables, switchgear and bus assemblies for generating stations
  • Test methods and criteria for systems rated 4.16 kV and above

Specialized Equipment Services

• Failure analysis, equipment condition and end-of-life
• Maintenance policy analysis for remaining equipment life and cost
• Strategies for condition assessment
• Technical and general consultation
• Insulation systems
• Interpretation of diagnostic data

Condition/Life Assessment of Turbines

• Metallurgical evaluations
• Flaw assessments
• Root cause analysis of bearings, lubes, filters, etc.
• Lube oil and wear debris analysis
• Component-specific damage calculations for life assessments
• Risk-based assessments for turbine maintenance planning
• Repair and refurbishment

Proven project experience

• Small hydro development
• FERC Part 12 dam inspections
• Penstock assessment, dam re-licensing qualification
• Specific material analysis assessment
• Environmental support for DOE Protection   for 2 U.S. States
• Numerous North American generating stations

Water Analysis/Flow Technology

• Complete solutions, from concept to commissioning for new and existing water networks
• Mini-hydro installations
• Industrial/municipal energy recovery & generation systems
• Surge analysis and mitigation

Environmental Technologies for the Hydroelectric Industry

Our internationally recognized team of scientists and environmental specialists can offer effective solutions for all aspects of utility-related environmental issues including:

• Fish Diversion
• Macro fouling
• Mussels & Particulate Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• 316(b)

Ron Cullen, 416.207.6000 x5543, ron.cullen@kinectrics.com

Maguid Nashid, 416.207.6000 x6783, maguid.nashid@kinectrics.com

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