Hydropower
HydropowerClean Energy Solutions to Meet Regulatory Requirements
Providing almost half of the low-carbon electricity today, Hydropower is a greener and more sustainable energy option for the future. Increased equipment output, performance and reliability are critical to meet the increasing demand for energy. Chesterton has providing proven technologies to the industry for decades. Let us help you choose the right solution to offset environmental, safety and reliability concerns while maintaining optimal efficiency.
We operate in the hydropower industry so we understand your challenges
Solutions You Can Count On
Sealing solutions for main shaft turbines, Kaplan turbines, Francis turbine, Wicket gates, Servomotor, radial gate, scroll case, pumps, valves, flanges and more
Meeting regulatory requirements and reducing environmental impact is important to hydropower plants. Choosing the right equipment to increase equipment performance is key to reliable operation.
Mechanical Seal Solutions: 442, 1510, 2510
Packing Solutions: DualPac® 2212, 1730
Polymer Seal Solutions: 11K, 17K, 18K, 21K, 22K, R22KN5, 24K
IIoT sensor for predictive maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, and other critical equipment
The Chesterton Connect™ system is a condition-based maintenance tool designed to monitor the health of critical equipment. Avoid unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and protect your assets by remotely monitoring equipment health 24/7/365.
Chesterton Connect™ is a simple to use data acquisition tool that enables you to safely and conveniently monitor your process and equipment’s operating conditions. Using Bluetooth® technology and a robust design to withstand harsh environments, Chesterton Connect makes it easy to monitor:
- Equipment vibration
- Surface temperature
- Process temperature
- Process pressure
Solutions: Chesterton Connect™ Cloud, Dashboard, Gateway, and Sensor
Asset protection for concrete, conduits, penstocks, gates and more
In the hydropower industry, reliability, safety and productivity are paramount. Our advanced coatings provide reliable, long lasting protection against abrasive wear, impact, and corrosion for your plant’s process equipment and related structures.
Solutions: ARC 858, ARC SD4i, ARC S1HB, ARC I BX1, ARC MX FG, ARC 791
Specialty lubricants for motor bearings, hoists, fans, conveyors, and crushers
Chesterton industrial lubricants and greases are specifically engineered to protect bearings in harsh conditions that include load, vibration, water, chemical vapors, and corrosion.
Reduce Premature Bearing Failure
Quiet Bearing Technology (QBT™ ) combines exceptional water washout and corrosion-resistance with extreme pressure and temperature resistance to increase bearing life and equipment reliability.
Performance Engineered Greases: 615 HTG #2, 615 HTG 460 #2, 630 SXCF, 630 SXCF 220 #1, 635 SXC, 638 EMG 100, 638 EMG 46
Performance Engineered Oils: 601, 650 AML, 720 CCG
Lubri-Cup™ EM Series - Electro Mechanical Automatic Grease Dispensers:
EM, EM-S, EM-SP. EM-VS, EM-PLC
Services that reduce total cost of ownership
Chesterton’s team of highly trained specialists and engineers draw on decades of experience by providing in-field, hands-on consultation and support. We help reduce your total cost of ownership through improvements in reliability, efficiency and performance.
Our approach uses the best technology and practices to optimize equipment performance. We help identify specific improvement opportunities and develop a tailored action plan for water usage and reduction
Services Include:
- Plant survey
- EIN and reporting
- Water and energy usage
- Cost reduction and savings
- Financial impact
- Training
Water Conservation Solutions:
- SpiralTrac® Active Throat Bushing reduces flush flow rates by 50%
- Intelli-Flow™ Water Flow Controller achieves 95% savings in water usage
- Flow Guardian Flow Meter reduces seal flush water rates
- 14K Restrictor Bushing reduces flush requriements
Programs relating to product selection, installation, maintenance, and operation techniques
Let us help educate your personnel with a customized on-site program specific to your plant needs, including latest technologies and best practices.
Training Tailored to You
Chesterton conducts training through a variety of methods. You can come and enjoy the full training experience at one of our certified training facilities, or have one of our instructors come to your site to conduct a program of your choice.
Comprehensive Training Programs Offered in:
- Product Selection
- Installation
- Maintenance Techniques
- Troubleshooting
What you can expect from Chesterton
We've Got You Covered
Equipment reliability
Eco-friendly products
Reduced downtime and costs
Extended equipment life
Reliable service partner
Increased productivity
Proven success
Featured Case Studies
Wicket Gate Cylinder Upgrade
Sealing Reliability
Rebuild cycle on wicket gate cylinders extended from 2 to 5 years with 22KE.
Increased Hydropower Turbine Reliability
Sealing Reliability
Hydropower station saves over $33,000 in labor and avoidance of downtime with 1730.
Enhanced Kaplan Blade Runner Efficiency
Sealing Reliability
Blade runners working at optimum efficiency and sees reduced leakage with 22KN.
Servo Motor Cylinder Rebuild
Sealing Reliability
Rebuild cycle extended and environmental and safety concerns reduced with 22KE.
Increased Kaplan Runner Blade Uptime
Sealing Reliability
Kaplan Runner Blade Trunnion Split Seal saves hydropower plant valuable time and money.
Penstock Tube Restoration
Industrial Coatings
ARC 858 and ARC S2 protect penstock pipes for >10 years, saving >$65k per inspection cycle
