Experience in operating and reconstructing the turbine bearings of units of the Sayano-Shushenskoe hydroelectric station

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Hydrotechnical Construction

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01545058· OSTI ID:379349

Nikitenko, G I

This article reviews some of the operations and maintenance experiences at the Sayano-Shushenskoe hydroelectric sstation in Russia. In particular, the experiences gained in the operation of the turbines and the reconstruction of the turbine bearings are noted. The compact layout of this facility did not permit the traditional babbitt bearing or rubber ring bearing with water lubrication. Instead, a rubber sugmented bearing with water lubrication was used. The design and construction of this bearing, as well as the operation and maintenance of this bearing, is discussed in this article. The operating experiences have shown that the component is highly reliable.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 379349
• Journal Information: Hydrotechnical Construction, Journal Name: Hydrotechnical Construction Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 28; ISSN HYCOAR; ISSN 0018-8220
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
HIGH-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
HYDRAULIC TURBINES
HYDROSTATIC BEARINGS
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
RUSSIAN FEDERATION