Rehabbing and Upgrading Older Systems
Many hydropower projects have been in successful operation for many years. When it comes time to complete equipment upgrades, the original parts may no longer be available. This session will give varying viewpoints on how to re-create or source these components.
Technical Presentation: Demonstration of Additively Manufactured Aluminum Bronze Components for Hydropower Applications, Matthew Jermyn, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Technical Presentation: Recreating/Redesigning Hydro Control Components, James Volk, Basler Services
Technical Presentation: Greaseless Bushings & EALS: Wicket Gates Application, Catrina Kwong, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Equipment and Technology Track Sponsored by: Malmedie