Mechanical balance of plant
Mechanical systems supporting isolation, actuation, handling and plant operation.
- Main inlet valves — butterfly / spherical type
- Hydraulic power packs
- Overhead cranes
Capabilities
One coordinated hydro scope.
From the turbine island to the switchyard — plus the service support required to keep operating plants productive.
Water-to-Wire
See the plant as one connected system.
Whirl Energy’s Water-to-Wire scope integrates the primary mechanical and electrical equipment around the turbine-generator package into a coordinated project offering.
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TurbineHydraulic conversion2
GeneratorElectrical generation3
ControlProtection & panels4
TransformationTransformer & switchgear5
SwitchyardPlant-to-grid interfaceTurbine families
Three configurations. Different water conditions.
The company profile identifies Pelton, Francis and Kaplan as the principal turbine configurations in the current product portfolio.
Selected configurationPelton — High head · small flow · impulse
Balance of plant
Mechanical and electrical systems around the turbine.
These supporting systems turn an individual turbine-generator set into an operable hydroelectric plant.
Electrical balance of plant
Electrical equipment connecting generation, protection and the plant-to-grid interface.
- Synchronous generators
- Control & protection panels
- LV / HV switchgear panels
- Transformers
- Complete switchyard equipment
Service & rehabilitation
Support for plants already in operation.
Inspection, maintenance, repairs, replacement support, upgrades, rehabilitation, site execution and commissioning assistance for existing hydro assets.
Assess
Inspection and condition review to understand the plant, equipment and intervention need.
Restore
Maintenance, repair, component replacement and rehabilitation support for operating equipment.
Return to service
Site execution and commissioning support focused on dependable plant operation.