Maximize the value of your generation assets

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The stakes are getting higher

Power generators everywhere are facing the serious challenge of aging plant facilities combined with tight capital constraints. Plant engineering resources have been slashed in the wake of cost reductions and downsizing.

Pressure from stakeholders to extend the life of generation resources, improve facility performance and avoid unplanned shutdowns demands effective generation asset optimization, preventative maintenance and thorough capital project planning. But how can this be done systematically without retaining the services of full time engineering staff?

Build better performance 

With the help of a Kinectrics team you can deliver on the promise of successful life cycle management for critical plant components. Realized benefits mean improved reliability, increased capacity factors, extended life and optimal safety performance.

Proven project applications

Services designed for informed decision-making

Kinectrics’ Generation Plant Asset Optimization services focus on predictive, preventative maintenance strategies based on detailed analysis of your plant materials and components. Our assessment recommendations encompass a broad scope of repair/replace/upgrade evaluations designed to drive enhanced plant availability and reliability.

Manage plant aging and degradation effectively

Kinectrics uses in-service inspection, experimental projects and modeling to precisely evaluate degradation mechanisms.

Specialized nuclear capabilities

Kinectrics' services include materials degradation analysis of power reactor components such as steam generators, heat exchangers and fuel channels. We design comprehensive testing programs and develop the required experimental facilities and techniques. Kinectrics formulates practical recommendations for managing component life and optimizing plant operating conditions.

Versatile industry expertise and project experience

For several decades Kinectrics has played a critical role in performance optimization and support for major nuclear, fossil and hydroelectric generation facilities. Projects managed include:

• Ongoing support to operation of CANDU reactor fuel channels to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Ongoing support to hydroelectric stations for repair and maintenance of concrete structures

For more information, contact

Phil Lichtenberger, 416.207.6000 x6175, phil.lichtenberger@kinectrics.com