HydroVision International 2015

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Session 5E: Bearing Rehab and Applications in Today's Demanding Hydro Industry (Room A106)

The hydro industry brings new and demanding applications for bearing use, and many times rehabilitations and upgrades must be carried out on 50+-year-old technology with little information or manuals to reference. Often there can be unintended complications with bearing rehabs, which panelists will outline during the session. Hear about how engineering professionals are reaching out to other industries to explore the history, technology and future direction of bearing use. This discussion will cover oil systems, turbine and generator guide and thrust bearings, water-lubricated bearings, environmentally friendly lubricants, and rehab of old bearings.