Due to the current situation regarding the new regulation for the power supply tariffs and the subsidies available, the refurbishment of small hydroelectric power plants has become more attractive than ever.
Hydro power, which has always played a major role as energy supplier to people, will establish itself more in future. Therefore take advantage of this particularly favourable point of time and increase the output of your hydropower plant by effecting an adequate upgrading. Based on the numerous plant refurbishments which have already been effected and the experience made thereby we can guarantee the best possible support and consulting service in the rehabilitation of your small hydropower plant. There are a multitude of good reasons which militate in favour ofa decision to harness more efficiently the water available.
We can offer you the following possibilities for a refurbishment:
Improvement of the intake situation at the gates and trash rack
Increase of free flow possibilities in the trash rack by retrofitting with an automatic trash rack cleaning machine
Raise the top water level by means of an automatic weir gate
Optimal control of the guide vanes and runner for a more efficient exploitation of the different discharges
Replacement of the oil-pressure regulation with a modern control by means of hydraulic power unit and hydraulic actuator
Increase of the efficiency by reengineering the guide vanes and runner blades or the Pelton buckets. Replacement and modernisation of the adjusting elements and of the partly worn-out bearings.
Modernisation or replacement of the manually operated turbine controls by an electronic, digital Gugler-Turbine governor (GDTR-PC). This also guarantees short reaction times in trouble shooting by means of transmission of the actual data. The integrable remote control enables furthermore a simple operation of the hydo power plant and facilitates respectively minimises the service works.
General modernisation works on the electric switch gear serve to attain conformity of the plant according to the valid EN-Norms.
Consulting Service
Should you desire counselling regarding the refurbishment of your small hydroelectric power plant, we would willingly be at your disposal. For this purpose all the necessary documentation should be available.
Already during the consulting discussions our engineers can determine the most important data such as the annual energy production and an approximate cost estimation.
Aim of such a consultation is to assess whether an upgrading, reconstruction or a new plant would be cost-effective.
Design & Manufacturing
The design and manufacturing of the turbines of the GUGLER HYDRO ENERGY Ltd is effected at the company head quarters in Niederranna. The use of standard parts allows an easy replacement of spare parts. Our aim is to design turbines with a long durability. For this reason all the components must fulfil the highest quality requirements.
As experienced manufacturer of hydro turbines we are able to examine and appraise all the components of a hydro power station. This is also applicable for the adjacent specific fields such as transformers, electric machines, switchboards and electronic controls.
Service & Repairs
We also offer our clients extensive service works and supply of spare parts. We know of the financial losses arising when a hydro power plant comes to a standstill. Specially here our strength and flexibility are exhibited: We send our experts to the site promptly and unbeaurocratically. It is needless to say that we can offer modernisation and refurbishment for all existing hydro power plants and for all types of turbines. Improvement of the hydraulic outlines, replacement of single plant components and installation of modern automation inolder power plants leads, also here, to better efficiencies, higher security and more comfort.
