Applications

Hydro Turbine Condition Monitoring

The power generation world has changed. New operating practices place new stresses on hydroelectric machinery, creating a greater need for continuous condition monitoring that can deliver better mechanical and electrical condition information. To address these needs, Bently Nevada has developed the most comprehensive system we’ve ever offered for monitoring the condition of hydroelectric turbine-generators: a new 3500 series monitor module - with advanced functionality uniquely tailored for hydro units; an all-new transducer for monitoring generator air gap; new low frequency seismic capabilities tailored to hydro machinery; new hydro-specific capabilities and embedded intelligence in System 1® software along with support for partial discharge measurements; and, new subject matter expertise we’ve gained over the past several years regarding malfunctions and failure modes on hydro units and the appropriate measurements to detect these problems.


Brochure pdf (886KB)
ORBIT Article pdf (661KB)
3500/46M Hydro Monitor Datasheet pdf (224KB)
330505 Low Frequency Velocity Sensor Datasheet pdf (388KB)
4000 Series Air Gap Sensor Datasheet pdf (144KB)
System 1® Hydro Turbine Application Package pdf (219KB)
Advertisement pdf (177KB)

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