Hydraulic Turbine Maintenance

Wortice performs maintenance and manufacturing services for parts & components for hydraulic turbines.

The natural wealth of Brazil is one of the postcards for the rest of the world. And it has generated important foreign exchange for our economy, also bringing development with technology, innovation and sustainability.

One of the oldest brands in the country combines sustainability with Power generation: hydroelectric plants. They are responsible for generating 90% of all energy consumed by households, commerce and industry. Such an important player in the energy matrix requirements a large implementation and maintenance structure.

About maintaining hydraulic turbines, the heart of these plants, Wortice stands out with added quality.

Providing maintenance and manufacturing of parts and components for the hydraulic turbines.

Find out our history and services in this content.

What are hydraulic turbines?

The power of water to generate energy began to be used in Brazil in the 19^th century, but it was after the Second World War (1939-1945) that there was a greater impulse.

There are many known hydroelectric plants in our territory, with emphasis on the binational Itaipu, the second largest in the world. Despite all the potential of Brazil, we are the third country in the use of this energy matrix, right behind to Russia and China. When we look at our capacity, we see that only 25% of them are used.

Hydroelectric turbines are responsible for transforming the energy and potential of water into mechanical energy. The number of hydroelectric turbines installed will depend on the size of the plant and how much energy it intends to generate. To give you an idea, the Itaipu Power Plant has 20 hydroelectric turbines, accounting for an installed potential of 14,000 megawatts.

Hydroelectric turbines are composed of two main parts:

• Distributor or Stator (fixed part), which directs and regulates the flow of water;
• Impeller (or wheel), which transfers the kinetic energy of the water to the structure where the turbine is mounted.

About the maintenance of hydraulic turbine parts and components, it’s important to trust on a specialized company with over 40 years of expertise. Wortice is the best solution. Do you want to know more? Contact us and learn about our services in maintenance of hydraulic turbines.

Wortice performs the following maintenance and manufacturing services on parts and components for hydraulic turbines:

• Balancing
• Rotor review
• Maintenance and Manufacture of slip rings
• Maintenance and Manufacture of O-rings
• Maintenance and Manufacture of distribution bushings
• Shoe and shoe maintenance and manufacture
• Maintenance and Manufacture of Bearings and Bearings.
• Combined bearing
• Combination bearing bush
• Bushing bearing
• Guide bearing
• Bush guide bearing
• Rolling Bearing
• Bearing recovery
• Patent metal
• Thrust bearing
• Shoes
• Thrust bearing Shoes
• Main shaft
• Bearing Reconditioning
• Shaft Sealing System
• Distribution Bushing
• DN 150 bearing

In Brazil, there is a federal agency that performs the classification of hydroelectric power generating plants, which is ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). See the rating:

Hydroelectric generating plant

Hydroelectric Generating Plants are hydroelectric plants of even smaller size and power than PCHs. According to the classification of the National Electric Energy Agency, these projects can have the potential to generate from 0 up to 5 megawatts (MW) of energy.

Small hydroelectric power station (SHP)

Small Hydroelectric Power Plants (SHPS) are hydroelectric plants of relatively small size and power. These plants produce between 5 and 30 megawatts (MW) of energy per hour with power and must have less than 13 km² of reservoir area.

Hydroelectric power plant (HPP)

The Hydroelectric Power Plants (HPP) are large hydroelectric plants, that is, with the capacity to produce more than 30 megawatts (MW) of energy per hour and with flooded areas for a reservoir of more than 13km².

With its headquarters located in Sertãozinho, a city located in the country of São Paulo state, Wortice is a company that provides maintenance solutions for parts and components of hydraulic turbines, which in addition to having specialized workforce, acts in accordance with all safety standards, always aiming at total excellence in the service dedicated to each customer.

In addition to offering maintenance solutions for hydraulic turbine parts and components, Wortice offers different industrial solutions in power generation, such as:

• Steam turbine manufacturing
• Turn Key Thermoelectric Plants
• Specialized engineering
• Maintenance on condensers, steam turbines, gearboxes and power generators
• Manufacture of parts and components

Wortice differentials

In addition, Wortice customers for maintenance of hydroelectric turbines have at their disposal:

• Exclusive and excellent service;
• Professionals with over 40 years of experience;
• Specialized Technical Team with engineering support;
• 24-hour emergency and emergency call, seven days a week;
• Technical team available for on-site assistance;
• Factory and Team available 24 hours a day;
• 100% Brazilian technology.

Contact us and learn more about our hydroelectric turbine maintenance services that aim for excellence in quality, contributing to the sector in an ethical and productive way.