Hydroelectric power plant automation and modernization Electrical Engineering Services & Systems
Engineering services for hydroelectric power plant modernization
North America’s hydroelectric power plants are aging and Project management and design reaching the end of their lifecycles. However, the growing population, electrical demand and and governmental solutions regulations, not to mention the cost and time factor for building Hydro automation and modernization projects can new to meet green electrical standards, makes modernization be complicated — with many vendors to manage, of these plants imperative. deadlines to meet and details to oversee. Available turnkey services simplifies project implementation. Modernization can consist of several approaches including upgrading Eaton takes care of it all. equipment and control and automation systems. As a power station equipment supplier, Eaton offers decades of experience working with large and small hydroelectric power systems to bring them into the twenty-first century and beyond. We offer exceptional, highly customized turnkey project management, electrical protection Modernize electrical infrastructure system upgrade services, along with our switchgear modernization Reliable switchgear systems are vital for facility program and hydro automation solutions to improve the efficiency, operations, but completely replacing these units reliability and safety of your hydroelectric plant. can represent a significant capital investment. Eaton’s switchgear modernization offers cost- effective renovation to existing equipment, with minimal power interruptions and without total replacement.
Maintain safe, reliable and efficient operation A properly designed and operated power system can save you money and increase productivity while meeting the growing and changing demands of your business. Eaton’s portfolio of electrical studies and field services are designed to update and revitalize existing systems to achieve reliable, efficient and safe operation. Maintain safe, Project management Modernize electrical reliable and efficient and design solutions infrastructure operation
Eaton offers full turnkey services to the Our solutions extend the useful life of Eaton’s portfolio of electrical studies and hydroelectric power industry for electrical aging electrical power systems by providing field services are designed to help your infrastructure updates. Our expert engineers safe and reliable reconditioning of existing system operate more reliably, efficiently and take your project from conception to equipment, as well as new replacement safely. With one of the largest and most completion, following rigorous execution circuit breakers and other components that experienced teams in the industry, Eaton and management processes. With our improve reliability and safety in existing offers a wide range of options to meet your turnkey services, you’ll have a single point power systems. hydro plant needs. of accountability and a reduced risk of project delays and failures. The result is Low voltage air replacement breaker Power systems studies a safer, more reliable and cost-efficient • Eaton’s Magnum DS breaker technology • Arc flash studies power system. • Available with arc flash reduction • NERC compliance study maintenance switch technology • Coordination / short circuit/fault current • Design services: equipment specification, • Designed for easy access, inspection, studies drawings and minimal maintenance. • Load flow and power quality study • Civil, mechanical and electrical design • Designed and tested to IEEE/ANSI services • Grounding assessment and ground grid standards design • Switchgear upgrade — 480V thru 15kV • Transient stability study class Medium voltage vacuum replacement • Generator breaker upgrades up to 6000A breaker Outage support capabilities and up to 15kV with new Eaton breakers • Vacuum replacement for outdated • Preventive maintenance and testing of • Exciter replacement and/or modernization technologies electrical equipment • Digital hydraulic governors • Uses Eaton’s VCP-W vacuum breaker • Inspection and emergency repair of • Complete generator control system technology uninterruptible power supply and modernization — PLC & HMI • Available with patented SURE CLOSE emergency power generation systems • High resistance grounding Technology • Transformer and breaker oil analysis, • Power systems studies • Some models available maintenance maintenance and testing • Power system protection and relay free for 10 years or 10,000 operations, • Partial-discharge testing and analysis settings whichever comes first • Thermographic surveys • Demolition and site renovation • Over 200 designs currently available • Arc flash reduction solutions • Substation yard upgrades for most ANSI manufacturers • MV and LV circuit breaker maintenance, • Startup and commissioning services testing, and Class 1 reconditioning LV and MV breaker-to-motor starter • Site assessments and evaluations • 24/7 emergency response • Owners’ engineers and consulting replacements services • Solutions for systems that apply power Safety solutions circuit breakers as motor starters • Remote control and monitoring (SCADA) • Arc flash studies, training and mitigation • Drawout capability products • Switching duty life of 250,000 operations • Arc Quenching switchgear solutions • Current limiting fuses as primary fault • Remote power racking system protection
About Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems is one of the largest and most experienced industrial service organizations in North America. With more than 1500 highly trained professionals in 60 engineering service locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems has complete local, national and international capabilities to provide a full range of electrical, civil and mechanical equipment services.
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