Monthly Archives: February 2013

FRANCIS

03 Proven Technology Francis turbines have been around for 170 years, and have more installations than any other type of turbine in the world today.  Numerous designs offering variations in runner height, crown and band diameters, number of buckets, etc make Francis turbines a versatile option for a wide range of hydro projects with heads…
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EQUIPMENT REFURBISHMENT

06 Cost effective Improved Performance and Operation In many cases, refurbishing an existing turbine can drastically improve power production and is a cost-effective and practical approach to improving overall plant performance. CHC has worked on a number of refurbishment projects where disassembly, inspection and repair/refurbishment of existing turbines and components was a worthwhile approach for…
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AXIAL FLOW PIT

02 Improved Technology and Design CHC has provided pit-type axial flow turbines to a number of hydro projects over the years, improving the design with each installation. Thanks to its research and development team, CHC has perfected this equipment configuration in order to not only improve its operation and performance, but also to increase profitability…
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CHC TURBINES AROUND THE GLOBE