Cost Effective Mechanical & Electrical Services for the Hydroelectric Industry
The equipment used for power generation throughout the country is subject to some of the biggest challenges and most critical demands of any machinery in the world. Hydroelectric power is an essential utility many other businesses and populations rely on, and interruptions in service should be carefully planned instead of opening the system up for emergency system breakdown. One of the most important aspects of comprehensive mechanical & electrical services for the hydroelectric industry involves setting up a predictive maintenance program. Diagnostic and monitoring tools can regularly evaluate the performance of a power system and all of its constituent equipment. Infrared thermography detects undue buildup of heat and vibration analysis tools determine if a system is likely to fail if excessive or unwarranted vibration is occurring in the system. As for repairs, cost effective methods for broken metal surfaces can be quickly accomplished with metal stitching. By inserting a consecutive series of rivets into a cracked sheet of metal, large cracks can be effectively repaired without moving the machine and without the safety hazards and high costs of welding. A similar, scaled down method can also be used to repair broken and cracked castings. Stitching pins and locks can be employed for a quick and effective fix without welding. State-of-the-art metal cleaning can be accomplished through a CO2 dry ice cleaning system. While similar to sandblasting or other high pressure cleaning systems, CO2 dry ice offers a less abrasive technique that is nonflammable and nonconductive especially valuable in electrically sensitive environments. The CO2 dry ice cleaning system also allows for large equipment to remain in place for a thorough cleaning with a costly and inconvenient disassembly.
The large equipment for power generation needs careful attention for preventing the need for repairs, and carrying them out when necessary, by using the quickest, most effective, and least intrusive methods possible. Cleaning components with a CO2 dry ice cleaning system, and repairing broken and cracked castings with large scale metal stitching using rivets or stitching pins ensure lasting results that keep power systems running to their peak potential.