Mechanics
Cavision Cavitation monitoring
Listening out for what you can’t see Cavitation is a phenomenon that can cause premature wear of hydraulic equipment and is still one of the least monitored...Measuring the performance of hydraulic machines
The performance of hydraulic machines is a key factor in the profitability and long-term sustainability of hydroelectric facilities.Diagnosis of transient effects
Transient effects - such as water hammer, mass oscillations, or pressure fluctuations—pose significant challenges to the safety, reliability, and long-term...Fast and non-destructive analysis of metals and their alloys
The x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) analysis of metals and their alloys provides an exact breakdown of the different elements...Analytical and FEM dimensioning
When mechanical installations are inspected or rehabilitated, machine components sometimes need to be replaced or modified.Welding activities
Hydroelectric production equipment is largely made up of joint welded parts. Each welding process requires a high level of skill to ensure that the installations function properly...Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is used to verify that there are no internal defects, more specifically, cracks, in equipment and machines, without altering them.Vibration diagnosis and protection
HYDRO Exploitation offers customized solutions to protect generating sets from excessive vibration in real time, ensuring continuous monitoring and recording of...Inspection of forced conduits
The inspection of forced conduits allows the owners of hydroelectric facilities to assess the viability of their anticorrosion protection, as well as the renewal or...Laser Tracker - Highly accurate three-dimensional measurements
Laser Tracker measures in three dimensions and, due to its technical characteristics, meets the high requirements for dimensioning...3D digital printing & reverse engineering
3D scanning is a contactless measurement technology which enables data acquisition (point clouds) for the purpose of creating a solid model. Combined with a...
News
Ferpècle: successful anticorrosion treatment
The inner coating of the disposal well at Ferpècle had to be entirely replaced. The abrasion caused by the heavy presence of sediments in the water had affected the installation’s anticorrosion protection.Flames don’t stand a chance at the Bieudron plant
A key stage in plant security: Bieudron is being fitted with the latest generation of fire extinguisher systems. Essential modernisation to protect the staff and installations.